The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of finances on principals’ performance of administrative duties in sub county public day secondary schools in Mwingi East Sub -County. The study was carried out using descriptive research survey design. The sample was 20 principals. Data for this study was collected using questionnaires and was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0 and was analysed using descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that majority of the respondents strongly agreed that inadequate finances had led to the school’s inability to purchase teaching/learning resources leading to poor academic performance. They also agreed that teachers were not compensated for teaching during remedial and holidays hence students miss out. Delay in disbursement of funds affected the running of schools. Schools did not have adequate facilities due to inadequate funds. Poor payment of fees by parents affects the running of the school. The researcher concluded that finances i n fl u e n c e d principals’ performance of administrative duties. The study recommended that the government should avail adequate funds in time for the running of schools. The Ministry of Education in conjunction with the TSC should avail adequate funds for recruitment and selection of staff.
