Browsing by Author "Micheni, Elyjoy Muthoni"

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Diffusion of Big Data and Analytics in Developing Countries
(2015-09-14) Micheni, Elyjoy Muthoni
The purpose of this study is to shed light on the capabilities for storing, analysing and sharing big data in developing countries. The study takes an in-depth look at adoption of big data as a technological innovation, as well as the adoption issues for Big Data, its availability and access. The paper presents a review of academic literature, policy documents from international agencies and reports from industry in order to assess the diffusion and adoption of big data innovation in developing countries. The study was broadened by a Google Scholar search for relevant literature where the combinations of the following key words were used big data and analytics, developing countries, and diffusion of Innovations. Diffusion of innovations can greatly accelerate adoption and utilization of Big Data, even though there are challenges faced by developing countries which limit capability and utilization of these technologies effectively. The paper presents the Innovations Diffusions Theoretical framework for the study of Big Data innovation adoption in developing countries. The study concludes that the diffusion theory concepts provide an effective mechanism for policy leaders in developing countries to maximize adoption of Big Data innovations, and can also be used in informing policy implementers on how to increase adoption rates for Big Data.
ICT Definition Implication on ICT Career Choice and Exclusion among women
(2015-09-14) Micheni, Elyjoy Muthoni; Muchiri, Michael Njoki; Wabwoba, Franklin
ICT is driving all areas of the economy and is likely to dictate the future for all genders. The narrow definition of ICT has greatly impacted on the female gender choosing ICT as a career of choice. There are few women in the ICT careers. The study sought to determine the nature of ICT career gender exclusion, status and trend of ICT job opportunities, source of ICT gender career exclusion and the contribution of the narrow definition to the exclusion. A mixed method of survey and desktop method was employed in this study. A structured questionnaire was used in this study in order to identify the factors that influence ICT career choice amongst Kenyan lady students. A purposive sample of Information Technology and Computer Science undergraduate university students (77 females, 56 males; age range 17 to 35 years) and 10 postgraduate students in Information Technology from two public universities participated in the study. The paper discusses the emerging unfilled ICT jobs. The study established that the narrow definition negatively influences ICT as a career of Choice among girls. Broadening ICT definition to include ICT related careers that have more social rather than technical aspect accordingly is likely to influence more women to join the field.
AN INTEROPERABILITY FRAMEWORK FOR MOBILE MONEY TRANSFER SYSTEMS IN KENYA
(2015-07-29) Micheni, Elyjoy Muthoni; Muketha, Geoffrey Muchiri; Wamocho, Leonard
This paper presents a platform level interoperability framework for mobile money transfer systems in Kenya. The proposed interoperability framework is aimed at exploiting the potential of mobile money transfer across different mobile money operators. The study used quantitative data from the four main mobile money providers in Kenya (M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Orange Money, YuCash) to provide empirical evidence for the study. Data was collected from experts using a structured questionnaire. The study used an interpretative exploratory research approach to distribute the questionnaires. Data collected was analyzed using inferential statistics in SPSS and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) in AMOS was used to validate the research framework. The findings of this study are essential to the government in regulating mobile money and form a basis for future development of interoperability of mobile money transfer systems.
MODELING AND EVALUATION OF PLATFORM-LEVEL INTEROPERABILITY FOR MOBILE MONEY TRANSFER SYSTEMS
(2015-07-29) Micheni, Elyjoy Muthoni
Techniques to expedite money transfer have been perfected over time. The use of Mobile phone to transfer money as an alternative to existing traditional payment systems is one of the evolutions of mobile telephony. Mobile money services offer the most convenient means of transferring money and are constantly evolving and are predicted to become the number one choice for cashless transactions in emerging markets. However, despite these prospects, there are various challenges to the expansion of this technology, cross network money transfer being one of them. For example, it is not possible to directly transact money between the different mobile money service providers in Kenya seamlessly. Although the money will be finally transacted, one has to pass through several agents before being able to transact. The research study was aimed at developing a platform level interoperability model for mobile money transfer systems using the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) money transfer system as a reference model. The study used both qualitative and quantitative data from the four main mobile money providers in Kenya, M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Orange Money and Yu Cash to provide empirical evidence for the study. The study is grounded on two theories of interoperability. The first is Institutional Theory of interoperability which stipulates that organizations respond to pressures arising from both their external and internal business environments and adopt structures and practices that are accepted as appropriate organizational choices. The second one is the Interoperability Theory, which indicates that there is no single form or optimal amount of interoperability that will suit every circumstance and therefore, it should be allowed to evolve naturally. Data was collected using mainly a structured Questionnaire and face to face interview. The study used an interpretative exploratory research approach, simple random sampling to distribute the questionnaires and purposive sampling technique for the interview schedules. Qualitative and quantitative data collected was analyzed using both descriptive (frequencies, mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (Spearman’s rho and factor analysis). Expert opinion survey was used to develop the proposed interoperability model. The model was validated by Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS). The interoperability metric was developed based on ISO/IEC 15504-2 standard; the metric was applied to the four main mobile service providers. The model was successfully accepted by experts. The findings of this study are essential to the government in regulating mobile money and also form a basis for future development of interoperability of mobile money transfer systems.
Using the Technology Organization Environment Framework for Adoption and Implementation of Cloud Computing in Institutions of Higher Learning in Kenya
(2015-09-14) Micheni, Elyjoy Muthoni
Many Institutions of higher learning in developing countries are adopting and implementing cloud computing in their efforts to provide information technology support necessary for administrative, educational, and research activities. Cloud computing delivers on demand provisioning of IT resources on a pay per use basis. This study discusses the adoption and implementation of Cloud Computing using the TOE framework. To achieve the purpose of the study, a critical analysis of relevant literature was conducted. An overview of the institutions technological, environmental and organizational issues that need consideration is done and suggestions for adoption and implementation strategies made. The study concludes that the TOE Framework is appropriate for the technological adoption of cloud computing in institutions of higher learning.