Authors: Joseph Albert Kirimi1, Marcella Momanyi (PhD)2 and Pascal Wambiya (PhD)3 1,2,3 Department of Postgraduate Studies in Education, Faculty of Education The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, P.O. Box 62157 – 00200, Nairobi, Kenya Corresponding Author E-mail: iganuajoe@gmail.com Abstract: Effective financial resource management is a vital competency for school principals, as it directly influences budgeting practices, accountability,…