Strathmore Research Brown Bag Sessions

Research Brown Bag 2018 Sessions [3]

Collection of Research presentations from different fields done in 2018
Sound recording [0]

Digitising academic certificates using blockchain to curb fraud: the case of a Kenyan university

Otolo, Richard; Maingi, Eunice (Strathmore University, 2018-10-03)

The prevalence of fake academic certificates in the country is worrying. This has come to light in the media during the vetting process during the recruitment of candidates for key public sector positions. The fraudulent ...
The Contents and discontents of devolution: measuring the "devolution performance" of the counties of Kenya

Sperling, David (Strathmore University, 2018-05-23)

The session addresses various aspects related to devolution in Kenya, giving examples of the substantive issues involved, in contrast to many superficial assessments that tend to appear in the media. After distinguishing ...
Decentralized energy solutions for East Africa and the role of research - Energy efficiency potential in the Kenyan tea processing sector

Izael, Da Silva; Karisa, Robert; Ronoh, Geoffrey; (Strathmore University, 2018-07-18)

Tea is one of the largest contributors to the Kenyan economy, accounting for over 20% of the country’s export revenue, and yet over 60% is grown by small scale holders. Although the country is among the top global tea ...