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    Challenges of Implementing E-Learning in Kenya: A Case of Kenyan Public Universities
    (2015) Tarus, John K; Gichoya, David; Muumbo, Alex M
    In this paper, we discuss the challenges experienced by Kenyan public universities in implementation of e-learning and recommend possible solutions towards its successful implementation. In the last few years, most Kenyan public universities have adopted e-learning as a new approach to teaching and learning. However, the implementation challenges faced by these universities have continued to impact negatively on its effective utilization. This paper presents the findings from a survey of 148 staff of three Kenyan public universities who are currently using e-learning in blended mode approach. The purpose of this study was to investigate the challenges hindering the implementation of e-learning in Kenyan public universities. Data was collected through questionnaires, in-depth interviews and document analysis. The findings reveal that e-learning comes with some challenges that must be addressed by Kenyan public universities before successful implementation can be realized. However, the benefits and opportunities presented by e-learning far outweigh the challenges. The paper finally recommends some possible solutions that public universities could embrace towards successful implementation of e-learning.
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    A Study on Agricultural Residues as a Substitute to Fire Wood in Kenya: a Review on Major Crops
    (2014) Kimutai, Stephen K; Muumbo, Alex M; Siagi, Zachary O; Kiprop, Ambrose K
    For Kenya, the use of fire wood is enormous that the exploitation of other energy resources such as biomass from agricultural residues is little known. Therefore, the main aim of this study is to investigate agricultural residues estimates for use as a substitute to fire wood and charcoal in Kenya. This solution is in line to the urgent needs of finding the alternative for the depleting fossil fuels. The study found that Kenya agricultural residue energy potential is about 187,000 TJ which enough to substitute fire wood in most regions if converted with suitable technologies. If all the available agricultural residues are used as substitution fuel for fire wood, Kenya could reinstate the 10% forest cover as recommended from the current 1.7%.