ICT INFRASTRUCTURE CHALLENGES IN ADOPTION AND USE OF SCHOOL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS, IN KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA

Abstract

Adoption and use of SMIS in schools in Kenya faces several challenges, including lack of ICT infrastructure. For schools to benefit from using SMIS, necessary ICT infrastructure is needed. This study explored the available ICT infrastructure that influenced the process of adoption and use of SMIS in secondary schools in Thika West Sub- County, Kiambu County. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. 15 (40%) schools were purposefully sampled through stratified sampling from a target population of 38 school for the study. 240 respondents were sampled through stratified random sampling. 180(75%) questionnaires were appropriately filled and returned. Data collected was analyzed by use of descriptive and inferential statistical techniques after which results were presented in tables. The study findings established that there was inadequate ICT infrastructure necessary for adoption of SMIS in Kenya. More ICT infrastructure necessary for adoption of SMIS should be availed in secondary school. In addition, continued professional development of teachers is central to successful adoption of SMIS in schools. Generally, teachers had positive attitudes towards adoption and use of SMIS in schools.