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Item Technology Transfer Assistance to Enhance Knowledge Exchange and Technology Transfer between Small and Medium Enterprises and Higher Education Institutions in Nairobi Innovation Ecosystem in Kenya(European Journal of Business and Management, 2024-01-31) Sagwa, Evans Vidija; Mreji, Pamela; Mbugua, Levi Ng’ang’a; Orina, Alfred IsaacAbstract This survey was conducted as part of a project that seeks to develop a technology transfer assistance model that can effectively bridge the gap existing between technology sources like Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and technology users like Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and other firms operating in the Nairobi innovation ecosystem. The project team at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) was one of the grantees in the Research and Innovation Systems for Africa (RISA) program for the year 2023 that was implemented between January, 2023 and December, 2023. The RISA program was funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) that aims to strengthen research and innovation ecosystems in Africa. The study was anchored on the Theory of Change. The project commenced with a research phase which took place between January and March 2023, with a survey of 1200 SMEs operating within the targeted geographical region. This was followed by in depth interviews with a cross section of stakeholders from higher education institutions, research institutes, and managers from funding organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and advocacy groups to obtain insights on technology development and transfer within the Nairobi innovation ecosystem. The findings of the study indicate a gap in the access and assimilation of new technologies by SMEs, driven by factors that have organizational, regulatory and institutional perspectives. The project team held three stakeholder engagement workshops to disseminate the findings of the survey, deliberated on challenges encountered on technology transfer and knowledge exchange between SMEs and HEIs. As part of capacity building at the Technical University of Kenya, the project team in the month of June 2023 conducted a four day Training of Trainers (TOTs) for forty faculty members on Research to Commercialization (R2C). The TUK faculty trained as TOTs facilitated in training three hundred SMEs who were invited to a six day capacity building training. The SME training covered introduction to innovation and entrepreneurship, business planning and strategy, communication and marketing, digitalization and new product development, business finance, and human resource management. The project team prepared a policy brief, and is championing the creation of a model regional technology hub at TUK, to host incubators, accelerators, crosscutting partnerships and collaborations using a quadruple approach strategy that involves four components of a functional innovation ecosystem; people, technology, capital, and infrastructure.Item Effect of Project Resources on Sustainability of Early Childhood Development Projects: Case of Baby-Friendly Community Initiative in Dagoretti North Constituency Nairobi County Kenya(Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies (JAIS), 2023-11) Sagwa, Evans Vidija; Obulemire, Kepha EmmanuelAbstract The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of project resources on sustainability of Early Childhood Development (ECD) projects, a case of the Baby-Friendly Community Initiative (BFCI) project in Dagoretti North Constituency Nairobi County, Kenya. The study used a descriptive survey design. The target population was made up of 507 BFCI project stakeholders while the sample size was 211. The target population comprised five hundred project beneficiaries, two lead mothers in charge of the mother-to-mother groups, two government officials, two Ministry of Health staff, and one staff from the implementing partner of the project. The sample size of the project beneficiaries was derived using the Yamane formula. Stratified sampling was used to get study participants from each village representing a stratum. Proportionate stratification was utilized to obtain the sample size of each stratum. This implied that each stratum had an equivalent sampling fraction. The other study participants were not sampled due to their low number. The researchers used self-administered questionnaires to collect quantitative data while an interview guide was used to collect qualitative data. Percentages, frequencies, mean, and standard deviation were the descriptive statistics used. Correlation analysis was used for inferential statistics. Collected data was analyzed with the aid of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 23.0) and triangulated qualitative data was analyzed through themes and content analysis. The results show that there is a moderate relationship between project resources and sustainability of ECD projects with correlation value of (r=0.433, P0.000). Hence, it was recommended that project stakeholders should put on place resource mobilization strategies to ensure that projects do not lack resources. The in-depth discussions done with the key informants in the study also supported the results that project resources are crucial to the sustainability of projects. The study recommends that project stakeholders should put in place measures that ensure project resources are availed for sustainability of projects.Item Influence of Project Champions on Sustainability of Early Childhood Development Projects: Case of Baby-Friendly Community Initiative in Dagoretti North Constituency Nairobi County Kenya(IRA Academico Research, 2023-12-26) Sagwa, Evans Vidija; Obulemire, Kepha EmmanuelABSTRACT The aim of the study was to find out the influence of project champions on the sustainability of Early Childhood Development (ECD) projects, a case of the Baby-Friendly Community Initiative (BFCI) project in Dagoretti North Constituency Nairobi County, Kenya. The study was guided by the system approach theory. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The target population was made up of 507 BFCI project stakeholders while the sample size was 211. The researchers used self-administered questionnaires to collect quantitative data while an interview guide was used to collect qualitative data in the research. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used. Data collected from the study was analyzed with the help of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 23.0). Triangulated qualitative data was analyzed through themes and content analysis. The study found that project champions determine the sustainability of ECD projects with a high correlation value. Indicators like commitment, confidence level, influence on the community, and the connections a project champion has in the community play a significant role in the sustainability of projects. In-depth discussions with the key informants indicated the importance of project champions. Regression analysis indicated that project champions were significant in predicting the sustainability of ECD Projects. The study recommends that project champions should be appreciated through tokens to motivate them to champion community projects and be involved in planning projects to ensure to take into account the cultural contexts.Item The Role of ICT in Electoral Processes: Case of Kenya(2020-01-30) MICHENI, Elyjoy; MURUMBA, JuliusHealthy democracies require high levels of explicit participation by citizens in political life of their countries, from voting empowerment to monitoring government performance. ICT is a tool which when used appropriately can help citizens participate in the political affairs of their countries. Through use of information technologies such as database management systems, biometrics voter registration and identification, optical scanning, block chains and digital networks, secure and robust systems for digital voting can be devised. The objective of this paper are to highlight the types of technologies used in electoral systems and results transmission, Investigate the challenges faced in using these technologies and to establish benefits of technology use in electoral processes. The study was conducted through a desk search on elections materials, elections observer reports, international and Kenyan laws on elections and reports by the Kenya’s EMB, IEBC. The study concludes that legislative and regulatory items that govern elections in African countries need to be reviewed to cope with new and emerging technologies. When considering technological solutions for electoral processes, Election Management Bodies must conduct adequate feasibility studies and proper strategic planning to ensure that they have sufficient plans and time for the introduction of new technologies.Item Evaluating Preparedness for Social Networks Integration into Learning: A Case Study of Inoorero University(2020-01-30) MICHENI, Elyjoy; MURUMBA, Julius; NJUGUNA, AliceThe advancement of Information Communication Technology in recent years and the increase in the number of social networking technologies, has led to educators facing complex choices and challenges when it comes to exploiting the advantages these technologies offer. This hampers the use of social networks to enhance and complement teaching. This may be attributed to lack of knowledge and preparedness for integration, which in turn hinders successful integration of social networks into education systems. The objective of the study was to evaluate the preparedness for social networks integration into teaching and learning for universities. The study also investigated challenges faced in integrating these technologies. A case study approach was taken with the collection of data from lecturers at Inoorero University using the census method. Data was analyzed and presented using frequencies, percentages and tables, by use of SPSS. The study concludes that there is preparedness for social networks integration into teaching and learning at the university. The findings of the study can be used to develop a benchmark for integrating social networks into teaching and learning, and can aid professionals in the education communities in policy development and research.Item An Overview of Digital Library Projects in Kenyan Universities(2020-01-30) MICHENI, Elyjoy; MURUMBA, JuliusInitiatives for library digitization in Kenya are scattered all over with the university libraries, showing greatest progression. Despite the Government supporting the implementation of ICT related changes in universities, the pace in digitization of libraries still remains slow and pervasive. One of the reasons for the slow pace is attributed to challenges faced in managing the implementation of digital library projects. The objective of this paper is to explore the extent to which digital library projects are being undertaken in universities and to investigate the challenges faced in management of digitization projects. The study concludes that many university libraries are embracing Information Communication Technologies and digitizing their collections, and that implementation of the digital library projects are faced with managerial and technical challenges. This paper concludes that the planning and motivation of the digital projects can be integrated into the strategic goals of the university. Long range planning and phased implementation of such library projects is needed in order to cope with: the enormity of the automation projects; the high costs involved; and. the need for capacity building of key staff to effectively manage these digitization projects.Item ROLE OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS COMPETENCE IN SUPPLY CHAIN AGILITY IN SERVICE INDUSTRY CASE OF TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA(2018-11-27) Wasike, Judith N. MAbstract The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between information systems and supply chain agility in service industry. Using a sample of 96 (N= 96) top, middle and lower level staff of the Technical University of Kenya and a case study design, the research is conducted through interviews and survey by use of interview guides and questionnaires to collect data from the respondents. Interviews were carried out with top management in the supply chain and surveys from both the middle and lower level managers across Information systems and supply chain management –related departments. The data collected was analysed descriptively and inferentially using regression and confirmatory factors analyses through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. The study was augmented by investigating the role of IS competence to achieve supply chain agility. A gap noted and filled by the study is that as to date most of the published literature in this stream of research has mainly focused on manufacturing industry leaving out the service industry. This research was an attempt to examine and analyze the use and value of IT enabled capabilities to promote supply chain agility in service industry. Agility capabilities are the strengths the firm needs in order to respond to the environment that are enabled through the agility providers of the organizations, people, technology and innovation. The study findings concurred with the views of most scholars that Information Systems (IS) have rapidly reshaped business processes and supply chain agility as an operational strategy, has been especially affected. From the F statistic test value of 26.551 and a small significance value of 0.000 that is P = 0.000 > α = 0.05, indicates that there is a regression relationship between the dependent variable (supply chain agility) and the predictor variables. For instance the study supports the importance of information systems service competence based on low response time to IS problems to enhance speed and efficiency and management skills based on network management enhancing collaborative abilities, data centre management to enhance virtual integration and contributing to quick service delivery in the context of supply chain agility. The R Square value of 0.956 shows that the variables account for 95.6% of the change in supply chain agility. From findings it can be concluded that IT Service Competence affects supply chain agility more in the institution followed by IT Services Management Skills as measured by the various items under each predictor.Item Moderating Effect of Career Guidance on the Relationship Between Introductory Accounting Course on Students’ Choice of Accounting as a Major in Kenyan Universities(2018-11-13) Sagwa, Evans Vidija; Musa, Grace Akinyi; Odoyo, Selfano; Okari, HeadmoundAbstract The objective of the study was to find out the moderating effect of Career guidance on the relationship between Introductory Accounting Course teaching methodology, course content, instructor’s influence and performance on students’ choice of Accounting as a major in Kenyan universities. Career guidance was hypothesized to have no moderating effect on the relationship between Introductory Accounting Course; teaching methodology, course content, instructor’s influence and performance on Students’ choice of Accounting as a major in Kenyan universities. The study adopted a positivistic philosophical approach. A Descriptive Ex-Post Facto Research design was employed. The study sampled 330 students undertaking Bachelor of Commerce degree in twelve selected Kenyan universities. The researchers applied for a research permit from National Commission for Science Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) to facilitate data collection from the selected twelve Kenyan universities. The study adopted a mixture of purposive and stratified random sampling techniques to select the sample of students from the target population. A pilot study was conducted. The study adopted a logistic regression model. The null hypothesis that career guidance has no moderating effect on the relationship between Introductory Accounting Course teaching methodology, course content, instructor’s influence and performance on students’ choice of Accounting as a major in Kenyan universities was thus rejected. A conclusion was drawn that career guidance has a moderating effect on the relationship between Introductory Accounting Course; teaching methodology, course content, instructor’s influence and performance on students’ choice of Accounting as a major in Kenyan universities. The policy implication of the study is that those responsible for university education have to give due attention to career guidance to strengthen the opportunities for students to choose Accounting as a major, given the low uptake of the specialization. The study focused on the moderating effect of career guidance on the relationship between Introductory Accounting Course; teaching methodology, course content, instructor’s influence and performance on students’ choice of Accounting as a major in Kenyan universities as opposed to other studies that hitherto focused on aspects like earnings, job market conditions and career opportunities as influencers of career choice among students in universities.Item Mediating Influence of Information Technology Infrastructure in the Relationship Between Supply Chain Process Integration Capabilities and Supply Chain Performance of Public Universities in Kenya(2018-11-13) Milimo, Judith Nelima Wasike; Sagwa, Evans Vidija; Sakwa, Maurice MatendechereAbstract The purpose of the study was to investigate the mediating effect of information technology infrastructure in the relationship between Supply Chain Process Integration Capabilities (SCPIC) and Supply Chain Performance (SCP) of public universities in Kenya. Information technology was hypothesized to have a positive mediation influence on the relationship between supply chain process integration capabilities and supply chain performance of public universities in Kenya. The study was grounded on Resource Dependency Theory and adopted a descriptive survey design. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 31 public universities in Kenya. The response rate was 81%. Descriptive statistics, correlation and regression techniques were used to analyze the data. The results of the study show a statistically significant relationship between SCPIC and supply chain performance. The approach for testing the mediation was adopted from Memon, Cheah, Ramayah, Ting, & Chuah, (2018). The results show that the relationship between SCPIC and SCP is mediated by information technology infrastructure. The study contributes to our understanding of the effect of information technology infrastructure in the relationship between supply chain process integration capabilities and supply chain performance of universities. From the study, an integrated information technology infrastructure enables consistent and real-time transfer of information between supply chain management related applications and functions that are distributed across partners. The study recommends that public universities should invest in technology not only in their institutions but also in partnership with stakeholders like suppliers so as to streamline operations in the supply chain for organizational competitiveness.Item Influence of Introductory Accounting Course Teaching Methodology on Students’ Choice of Accounting Major in Kenyan Universities(2018-11-13) Sagwa, Evans Vidija; Musa, Grace Musa; Amadi, Atieno NdedeAbstract The study examined the influence of Introductory Accounting Course teaching methodology on students’ choice of Accounting Major in Kenyan Universities. This was based on the fact that most students in the bachelors of commerce program had developed a negative attitude towards Introductory Accounting Course. The study sought to establish an association between Introductory Accounting Course teaching methodology and students’ choice of Accounting Major in Kenyan Universities. Teaching methodology was used as an independent variable and the students’ choice of Accounting Major as a dependent variable. The study applied the theory of Wearing Two Hats since Introductory Accounting Course comprise of the process of accounting cycle that requires a lot of illustrations by the accounting Instructor. The study assumed that teaching methodology of Introductory Accounting Course .was the only variable influencing students’ choice of Accounting Major. The study employed the use of a null hypothesis testing of the independent variable on the dependent variable. The study adopted a positivistic philosophical approach since the study was based on a hypothesis to be tested. A Descriptive Ex-Post Facto Research design type was employed as the study measured the relationships of its variables. The target population comprised of students undertaking Bachelor of Commerce Program in twelve selected Kenyan universities. The study adopted a mixture of purposive and stratified random sampling technique to select the sample of students from the target population. A pilot study was conducted on 10% of the sample size. Using logistic regression model for hypothesis testing, the probability value obtained was 0.026 which was less than 0.05, this implied that there was a significant influence of the independent variable on the dependent variable. Findings revealed that Introductory Accounting Course teaching methodology has a strong positive significant association with students’ choice of Accounting Major in Kenyan Universities. The null hypothesis developed for the study was thus rejected by the actual findings of the study. The results of the study can be used to incorporate appropriate teaching methods in IAC to make accounting course more attractive to students and thus win more to the accounting profession. The study is expected to add to the existing literature by escalating the understanding of relevant teaching methodology that Research Journal of Accounting have given as influencing the choice of accounting as a Major by the students. Since, it was conducted in a country which has undergone devolution and was looking forward to realizing Kenya Vision 2030; it would help Policy makers (regulators), ministry of education, Universities, and other interested parties. The study focused on the relationship between Introductory Accounting Course teaching methodology and students’ choice of Accounting Major as opposed to other studies that hitherto focused on the relationship of teaching methodology of IAC and students’ performance in the course.Item An Empirical Study of the Influence of Information Technology Infrastructure on Supply Chain Performance of Public Universities in Kenya(2018-11-12) Milimo, Judith Nelima Wasike; Sagwa, Evans VidijaAbstract Organizations are becoming seemingly productive through the adoption and utilization of integrated information systems by use of enabling technologies. This has become possible through creating seamless supply chains linkages by suppliers to customers in order to eliminate poor performance of suppliers, unpredictable customer demands, and uncertain business environment. The purpose of the study was to empirically ascertain the influence of information technology infrastructure on supply chain performance of public universities in Kenya. Information technology plays a critical role in organizational performance by enabling information flow which enhances supply chain robustness and resilience for efficiency. The study was guided by the Collaborative Network Theory (CNT). Information technology infrastructure was hypothesized to have a significant influence on supply chain performance of public universities in Kenya. The study adopted descriptive census survey. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 31 public universities in Kenya targeting 62 heads of procurement and Information Communication Technology departments. The response rate was 81 per cent. Descriptive statistics, correlation and regression techniques were used to analyze the data. The results of the study indicate that information technology infrastructure positively influences supply chain performance in public universities in Kenya. Hence the conclusion that information technology infrastructure influences the supply chain performance of public universities. The study has contributed to the existing body of knowledge on the role of information technology infrastructure on supply chain management of organization. The implementation of the study findings can enhance supply chain operational performance. The study recommends that public universities should invest in information technology infrastructure not only in their institutions but also in partnership with suppliers and other stakeholders so as to streamline end to end operations in the supply chain.Item 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 MuthoniMany 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.Item ICT Definition Implication on ICT Career Choice and Exclusion among women(2015-09-14) Micheni, Elyjoy Muthoni; Muchiri, Michael Njoki; Wabwoba, FranklinICT 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.Item Diffusion of Big Data and Analytics in Developing Countries(2015-09-14) Micheni, Elyjoy MuthoniThe 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.Item What strategic alignment, process redesign, enterprise resource planning, and e-commerce have in common: enterprise-wide computing(2015-07-31) Ndede-Amandi, Atieno A.Unlike other purchases of IT that have failed to deliver measurable improvements in corporate performance, enterprise-wide information system in the manufacturing industry have immediate and positive impact on the bottom line. The transition from strategic alignment as the basis for IT investment, to redesigned business process as the critical elements of organizational strategic planning to which IT investments must be targeted, to the integration of these processes into enterprise-wide system, to e-commerce is examined. With supply chain collaboration, information systems have exited corporate boundaries.Item Women and Information Technology in Sub-Saharan Africa(2015-07-29) Ndede-Amandi, Atieno A.; Mbarika, Victor; Payton, Fay Cobb; Duplechain, Stephanie; Mbarika, EuniceABSTRACT “ICTs are important tools that provide the [Sub-Saharan Africa] woman access to lifelong learning and training, to productive assets, and to credit. Neglecting to give women access to these tools not only deprives them and their families of income, but reduces the skill-level of a nation’s human resource, limits national productivity, and bars a country from being competitive in the global market” (International Telecommunications Union, 2003).Item IT Education and Workforce Participation: A New Era for Women in Kenya?(2015-07-29) Ndede-Amandi, Atieno A.; Mbarika, Victor W. A.; Payton, Fay Cobb; Kvasny, LynetteWhile Sub-Saharan African women have historically assumed the roles of both housewives and subsistence farmers, they have had few opportunities to participate in the modern economies of the region. However, this trend is changing with the exponential growth of information and communications technologies (ICT), giving many Sub-Sahara African women access to computers, the Internet, and other related technologies. Based on the work of a four-member research team fromKenya and the United States, this article examines the integration of female college students into the formal ICT work sector in Kenya. We do so by examining major bottlenecks and enablers to such integration from historical and contemporary perspectives. Using an interpretive approach, we conducted 32 interviews with women in an ICT program offered by a university in Kenya. Our findings indicate that women were highly optimistic, embracing ICT as a practical mechanism for achieving entry into the labor market. However, they perceived significant structural barriers, such as public policies that failed to facilitate the develop-ment of the ICT sector, gender discrimination by employers, and training that provided them with insufficient technical skills to enable them to effectively perform in the workplace. These findings largely confirm the gendered perspectives found in similar studies conducted in other countries. However, what appear as global perspectives are informed by the local causes.Item Information systems education in Kenya: Students’ specialization choice trends (a case study of Kenya Polytechnic University College)(2015-07-29) Ndede-Amandi, Atieno A.ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to determine the time and level of Information Systems (IS) awareness among Kenyan university students and the choice of IS as a field of specialization. The study posited that the choice of a field of specialization is dependent upon a student’s awareness of its existence, its utilization in the real world, its career opportunities, and its strategic importance to the country’s economic development agenda. It posited further that early IS awareness could have a positive impact on the choice of IS as a field of specialization. The underlying assumptions were that the time of IS awareness as a field of specialization among Kenyan university business students was late and levels low, leading to possible low levels of choice of IS as a field of specialization. Using the survey method, the case study found late and low levels of IS awareness as a field of specialization among university business students. Future studies linking time and levels of IS awareness with choice of IS as a filed of specialization and with existence of requisite IS skills in the country (or lack thereof) are suggested.Item Transaction Costs and Facilitating Conditions as Indicators of the Adoption of Mobile Money Services in Kenya(2015-07-29) Micheni, Elyjoy M; Lule, Isaiah; Muketha, , Geoffrey M.Kenya is depicted as one of the fastest growing mobile money ecosystem in the world. In addition to the traditional text and voice services, all mobile phone service providers in Kenya have incorporated mobile money as a core business function. Mobile money is viewed as a key driver that will ‘leap’ frog the economy of Kenya, bringing poor people into financial system who have been for a long time been excluded by financial institutions. Despite the positive advancements in mobile money, transaction cost and facilitating conditions remains a major hindrance to the adoption on mobile money services. This paper investigates impact of transaction cost and facilitating conditions in the adoption of mobile money in Kenya. A survey was conducted to gather data which was coded in SPSS 16. Confirmatory Factor Analysis was used to analyze the data and Structural Equation Modeling using Analysis of Moment Structures was used to validate the research model. The research model included three main components; transaction cost, facilitating conditions and adoption. The model was developed based on a review of technology adoption models. The analysis revealed that facilitating conditions impact positively to the adoption of mobile money services. Results demonstrate that facilitating conditions do influence adoption usage of mobile money services.Item An Overview of Digital Library Projects in Kenyan Universities(2015-07-29) MICHENI1, Elyjoy; MURUMBA, Julius: Initiatives for library digitization in Kenya are scattered all over with the university libraries, showing greatest progression. Despite the Government supporting the implementation of ICT related changes in universities, the pace in digitization of libraries still remains slow and pervasive. One of the reasons for the slow pace is attributed to challenges faced in managing the implementation of digital library projects. The objective of this paper is to explore the extent to which digital library projects are being undertaken in universities and to investigate the challenges faced in management of digitization projects. The study concludes that many university libraries are embracing Information Communication Technologies and digitizing their collections, and that implementation of the digital library projects are faced with managerial and technical challenges. This paper concludes that the planning and motivation of the digital projects can be integrated into the strategic goals of the university. Long range planning and phased implementation of such library projects is needed in order to cope with: the enormity of the automation projects; the high costs involved; and. the need for capacity building of key staff to effectively manage these digitization projects.