The role and responsibility of the Kampala capital city authority (KCCA) in supporting the implementation of the second schedule of the education act 2008. A cross-sectional study.

Abstract

Background

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is responsible for managing and supporting education services in Kampala, in line with the Second Schedule of the Education Act 2008. The study explored the effectiveness of the second schedule of the Education Act 2008 in the management of government grant-aided schools in Kampala Capital City Authority. The study aimed to examine the Role and responsibility of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Directorate of Education in the Implementation of the Second Schedule of the Education Act 2008.

 Methodology

The study employed a cross-sectional survey, and a sample size of 120 respondents was used from a target population of respondents. Data was collected using questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics with the aid of SPSS.

 Results

120 respondents participated in this study, 64 (53%) of the respondents were male, and 57(47%) were female. The majority of respondents hold a Bachelor's degree (50%), followed by those with a Diploma (25%) and a Master's degree (21%). The study indicated that respondents generally agreed that the KCCA Directorate of Education provides adequate support for implementing education policies, with a mean score of 3.65 and a standard deviation of 1.15. Also, the roles of KCCA in education policy implementation (coefficient = 1.178, p = 0.024), and policy support (coefficient = 0.876, p = 0.041).

 Conclusion

The study concludes that KCCA plays a significant role in the effective implementation of the Education Act 2008. Both KCCA’s involvement and policy support for education have a positive and statistically significant impact on policy execution.

 Recommendation

The study recommends that KCCA enhance its coordination and execution of education policies through improved communication with stakeholders, increased resource allocation, and robust monitoring and evaluation systems.