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Human resource management practices and public secondary schools performance in Wajir East sub-county, Kenya

This study investigated the influence of human resource management practices on the performance of public secondary schools in Wajir East Sub-County. Using a descriptive survey research methodology, both quantitative and qualitative data were collected from 15 public secondary schools in the sub-county, involving 255 educators, 15 principals, and 15 board of management (BOM) members, totaling 285 respondents. Data collection tools included principal interview guidelines and teacher questionnaires, which underwent pilot testing to ensure validity and reliability. The findings revealed significant relationships between the examined variable and school performance. The findings showed that human resource management practices played a significant role in enhancing school performance. Clear job descriptions, regular training, fair performance evaluation systems, and mechanisms for addressing staff grievances were identified as key factors in fostering a motivated and skilled teaching workforce, ultimately benefiting student learning outcomes. Based on the study findings, the study recommended that schools should adopt effective human resource management practices to support teacher effectiveness and improve school performance.