Forms of and Suitability of the Techniques used for Delegation by Primary School Head Teachers in Kenya: A Case of Kosirai Division of Nandi County

This study investigated the effects of delegation on managerial effectiveness in Kosirai Division of Nandi County. The objectives of the study were to identify forms of delegation used by primary school head teachers and to determine the suitability of the techniques used for delegation by primary school administrators. The study was based on human resource model of management theory advanced by Miles (1975).The methodology was a descriptive survey where questionnaire and interview schedules were tool of data collection. The target population was a total of 289 head teachers and teachers from Kosirai Division of Nandi County who were selected using both purposive and stratified sampling techniques. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics where finding were presented in the form of frequencies and percentages. The study established that teachers have positive attitude towards delegation and that most of them were keen on accomplishing tasks assigned to them by their Head teachers for example meeting their deadlines. Therefore, there is need for the School Managers to encourage teachers by giving rewards for good performance, and use appropriate Written/formal form of delegation.