Influence of E-Procurement Practices on Management of Public Secondary School Resources in Mandera County, Kenya
E-procurement practices are essential components in the management of public secondary school resources. However, lack of financial accountability, inefficiency, lack of controls and imprudent use of resources in Mandera County has continued to affect management of secondary schools. Thus, this study analyzed the influence of e-procurement practices on management of public secondary school resources in Mandera County, Kenya. Mixed methods approach was used and thus the study adopted concurrent triangulation design. The study established that e-procurement practices influence management of public secondary school resources. In conclusion, e-procurement practices influence management of secondary school resources. Thus, the study recommends that schools should ensure that there is an appropriate focus on good practice in procurement and that there is a significant procurement procedure in place to ensure compliance with all relevant guideline. Schools should adopt integrated tendering methods which are meant to guarantee financial prudence and efficient use of school resources. Keywords: E-procurement practices, management of secondary school resources, adoption and use of e-procurement