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Information Security Awareness amongst Students Joining Higher Academic Institutions in Developing Countries: Evidence from Kenya

Ndiege, Joshua R.; Okello, Gabriel (International Centre for IT & Development, 2018-07)

Although there is a steady use of information technology in institutions of higher learning, little is known about the level of information security awareness (ISA) amongst students joining universities in developing ...
Adoption of Cloud Computing By Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi County, Kenya

Wambugu, Amos W.; Ndiege, Joshua R. (Center for Promoting Ideas, 2018)

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face numerous challenges in identification, setting up and making use of information technology (IT) as an enabler for business. Cloud computing could solve this problem by offering ready ...
An Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) for Securing Data: An Exemplar of Securing Patient's Data

Waruhari, Philomena; Nderu, Lawrence (Strathmore University, 2017)

In this paper, we present the progress of our work in the creation and implementation of an Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA). We present the design of the algorithm and its implementation in encryption ...
Impact of Financial Inclusion on Consumption Expenditure in Kenya

Mwangi, Isaac; Atieno, Rosemary (Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2018)

This study looked at the impact of financial inclusion on households’ welfare in Kenya based on both the single (transactionary, credit, savings and investment, insurance and pension) and composite measures (portfolio ...
Effect of Varying Titanium Dioxide and Iodine on Open Circuit Voltage and Short Current Density

Njoroge, David K.; Njoroge, Walter K.; Mwangi, Isaac W. (Progressive Academic Publishing, 2018)

The study sought to establish a photo cell which can reduce use of fossil fuels and in turn reduce on air pollution and climate change. The experimental design involved preparation of various ratios of titanium dioxide: ...
Copper Extraction Using the a Chemical Method

Kugeria, Peterson M.; Mwangi, Isaac; Wachira, Jackson; Njoroge, Peter (Elsevier Ltd, 2018)

In many countries large deposits of copper with no locally established copper based industries occur because known methods for extraction are prohibitively expensive and unaffordable. This study reports on an affordable ...
A Comparative Study of Modified and Unmodified Algae (Pediastrum boryanum) for Removal of Lead, Cadmium and Copper in Contaminated Water

Joseph, John O.; Mwangi, Isaac W.; Swaleh, Sauda; Wanjau, Ruth; Ram, Manohar; Ngila, Jane C. (Intech, 2017)

The presence of heavy metals in water is of concern due to the risk toxicity. Thus there is need for their removal for the safety of consumers. Methods applied for removal of heavy metals include adsorption, membrane ...
Influence of Information Communication Technology (ICT) Integration in the Curriculum and Trainer Competency Skills in Information Communication Technology (ICT) On the Quality of Education in Vocational Training Centers: A Case Study of Murang’a County

Wakasiakah, Pauline N.; Senaji, Thomas; Mwalili, Tobias (International Peer Reviewed Journal & Book Publishing, 2018)

The purpose of this paper is to assess the influence of Integrating ICTs in the curriculum and the trainer competency skills in ICT have on the quality of training in Vocational Training Centers (VTCs) in Murang’a County, ...
Effect of Informational Interface of Mobile Application Technology on the Growth of SACCOS in Nairobi County, Kenya

Jerop, Emily; Nyang’au, Samson P.; Mwalili, Tobias (International Journal of Science and Business, 2018)

A large proportion of Kenyans relies on SACCO’s to access financial services. However, the use of SACCOs (Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies) by Kenyans as a financial service provider has been declining over the ...
Iron Status and Associated Malaria Risk among African Children

Muriuki, John M.; Mentzer, Alexander J.; Kimita, Wandia; Ndungu, Francis M.; Macharia, Alex W.; Webb, Emily; Lule, Swaib A.; Morovat, Alireza; Hill, Adrian V.; Bejon, Philip; Elliott, Alison M.; Williams, Thomas N.; Atkinson, Sarah H. (Oxford University Press, 2018)

It remains unclear whether improving iron status increases malaria risk, and few studies have looked at the effect of host iron status on subsequent malaria infection. We therefore aimed to determine whether a child’s iron ...
The Influence Of Supply Chain Logistics On Food Wastage In Kenya: Perspectives of Selected Suppliers in Nairobi’s Western Precincts

Wathome, Kenneth (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of supply chain logistics on food wastage in Kenya. The research questions were; what is the influence of inbound logistics on food wastage in Kenya? What is the influence ...
Enhancing Adaptation to Climate Variability in the East African Highlands: A Case for Fostering Collective Action among Smallholder Farmers in Kenya and Uganda

Ombogoh, Douglas B.; Tanui, Joseph; McMullin, Stepha; Muriuki, John; Mowo, Jeremias (Taylor & Francis Group, 2016)

There is an increasing recognition of the role of climate change adaptation among smallholder farmers in rain-fed agriculture in Africa. Collective action among smallholder farmers has been suggested as influencing local ...
Factors Affecting SME’s Access to Finance from Commercial Banks in Kenya: A Case of Nairobi County

Mumin, Abdifatah Adan (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

The purpose of this study was to investigate factors affecting SME’s access to finance from commercial banks in Kenya. The study was guided by the following research questions; to what extent does an SME’s profile affect ...
A Stacking Approach to Direct Marketing Response Modeling

Kiprop, Ernest K.; Okeyo, George; Muriithi, Petronilla (Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science, 2018)

In this work, we investigate the viability of the stacked generalization approach in predictive modeling of a direct marketing problem. We compare the performance of individual models created using different classification ...
Factors That Affect Implementation of Strategic Plans in Organizations in Kenya: A Case of KCB Bank Kenya

Kimani, Susan (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

The purpose of the study was to demystify the factors that affect implementation of strategic plans in KCB Bank Kenya. The backbone of the study was steered by the following research questions: Does the role that the ...
Scientific Research Capacity Strengthening In Kenya: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities

Njunge, Rachel Wanjiku (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

The purpose of the study was to examine the trends, challenges and opportunities in research institutions as they seek to strengthen their scientific research capacity. Strengthening the capacity of scientific research ...
The Influence of Strategy Implementation on the Growth of the Top 100 Mid-Size Enterprises in Kenya

Arogo, William Juma (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of strategy implementation on the growth of top 100 mid-size enterprises in Kenya. The study was guided by the research questions that included: To what extent do ...
Determinants of Real Estate Financing By Microfinance Institutions in Kenya

Muriuki, Treasy Maryann Wira (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

The general objective of the study was to examine the determinants of real estate financing by micro financing in Kenya. The study was guided by the following research objectives; the effect of borrower’s characteristics ...
Macroeconomic Variables and Their Effect on Stock Market Returns in Kenya

Kori, Kevin Mtuweta (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

The main objective of the study was to determine the effect of macroeconomic variables on stock market returns in Kenya. The study aimed to find out the effects of exchange rates on the performance of NSE 20 Share Index ...
Effect Of Financing Instruments On Implementation Of Geothermal Energy Projects In Kenya. Case of GDC Menengai Geothermal Project

Soy, Sandra C. (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of financing instruments on implementation of geothermal energy projects in Kenya; the case of GDC Menengai geothermal energy project. The researcher used the following ...

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