(International Journal of Public Administration, 2019) Kwemarira, Godwin; M. Ntayi, Joseph; Munene, John C.
The study attempts to explain public interest in government institutions using stewardship
theory. This study builds upon previous studies which have largely used agency theory to
examine public interest. Data relating to the constructs of responsibility, answerability, and
openness were found to be significant predictors of public interest. Data were collected from
public primary schools’ teachers and parents in these schools. This paper urges public officers in
government institutions to offer accountabilities for the public funds as they execute their tasks
and duties. These findings have both policy and managerial implications which we discuss.