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Collection of Research presentations from different fields done in 2018
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Building societal innovation capacity through challenge-driven education
(Strathmore University, 2019-09-03)The presentation will focus on a practitioner’s view of how innovation capacity is developed at the individual, institutional and societal level. We will discuss the importance of building societal innovation capacity to ... -
The Rising sea level – a threat to statehood
(Strathmore University, 2019-09-24)Climate change has several adverse effects. One of these, sea level rise, threatens two key requirements for statehood, as listed in the Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States, and backed by the Declaratory ... -
Extended version of zero-inflated negative binomial distribution with application to HIV exposed infant count data
(Strathmore University, 2019-09-17)Routine HIV exposed infants (HEI) data that is collected monthly depicts many HIV positive zeros due to prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) policy. However, since implementation of PMTCT differs both ... -
The Construction of the multidimensional poverty index of Kenya using Alkire- foster approach,
(2019-09-10)In this paper, the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), a specification of the Alkire-Foster approach, is used to calculate the poverty index of Kenya. This index was computed for 104 countries by Alkire and Santos in ... -
Detecting rogue DHCP and man-in-the-middle controllers in local area networks
(Strathmore University, 2019-08-27)Computer Local Area Networks (LAN) provide the point of attachment for end users of network services. Users connect various devices, like desktop computers, laptops, smartphones and TVs to fixed Ethernet or Wireless LAN ... -
Customary law marriages in Kenya – current legal status and evaluation of value system entailed
(Strathmore University, 2019)This paper seeks to highlight the broad distinguishing features of certain types of customary marriages in Kenya. It outlines their current legal status, and identifies and evaluates the value system they entail. These ... -
Devolution as panacea to deeply divided multi-ethnic (National) states: the Kenyan example
(Strathmore University, 2019-08-13)One of the quintessential concerns of African governance and statecraft is the management of differences. This paper contends that the appropriate theoretical paradigm for assessing post-colonial statecraft in Africa is ... -
Low power wide area networks-driven precision farming
(Strathmore University, 2019-07-30)Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) have become a popular low-rate long-range radio communication technology globally. Sigfox, LoRa, and NB-IoT are the three leading LPWAN technologies competing for large-scale IoT ... -
The Positive effects of family home books clubs in enhancing family unity and development of children
(Strathmore University, 2019-07-16)This paper highlights some of the benefits, which a family book club can bring to a practicing family. The study focuses on families in Nairobi, a dynamic and busy city where, due to demanding corporate environments and ... -
Implementing the SDG 2, 6 and 7 Nexus in Kenya – a case study of solar powered water pumping for human consumption and irrigation
(Strathmore University, 2019-07-09)The paper deals with the importance of the 17 SDGs as a force to align initiatives at a global level towards a green circular economy. The specific scope of this work is the nexus formed by the SDGs 2, 6 and 7 which deal ... -
The Spectral opportunity of TV white spaces for dynamic spectrum access implementation
(Strathmore University, 2019-07-02)The emergence of novel spectrum innovation techniques to help manage scarce spectral resources while ensuring last mile connectivity has become a prevalent theme globally that regulators are gradually adopting to cater for ... -
Evaluating mHealth interventions in an under-served context using service design strategy: a case of Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019-06-25)mHealth interventions have been widely adopted across various health systems in an attempt to improve healthcare delivery, particularly in underserved contexts such as Kenya. This has made mHealth more established than ... -
When technology precedes regulation: E-pharmacy in Kenya, Nigeria and India
(Strathmore University, 2019-06-18)Medicine sales over the internet is a new, yet growing phenomenon in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). E-pharmacy in high-income countries has raised public health concerns, including sales of prescription-only ... -
Achieving universal electrification in Africa
(Strathmore University, 2019-05-29)Universal rural electrification is a worthwhile target, but requires subsidy. This is because rural electrification targets remote, spread-out customers, which raises connection costs. The lower incomes of rural populations ... -
Creating Africa’s Utilities of the Future
(Strathmore University, 2019-06-11)Power utilities in most African countries face critical challenges in delivering universal, affordable, reliable energy service to their customers. The sector remains poorly researched, with limited data available for ... -
Security monitoring of IoT communication
(Strathmore University, 2019-05-21)Internet of Things is a communication platform that interconnects different types of home devices (home IoT networks) or industrial devices (industrial IoT networks). These devices usually lack sufficient protection against ... -
Preparing for long-term EU-AU partnership in renewable energy
(Strathmore University, 2019-05-14)The relevance of energy in global development is well articulated in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Among the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, Goal 7 is fully dedicated to energy. The Sustainable Energy for ... -
City for rent
(Strathmore University, 2019-04-23)The housing market in Nairobi is characterised by a mosaic of players and housing typologies determined by varying levels of access to land and affordability. The legacy of colonial segregation since the establishment of ... -
Bank risk and deposit insurance
(Strathmore University, 2019-04-16)The increased number of bank failures in recent years has emphasized the need to assess bank risk. The prediction of these bank failures through the development of an effective early warning system can allow for sufficient ... -
Business process management curriculum development with the design science research methodology
(Strathmore University, 2019-04-09)The immense economic growth that Kenya has experienced in recent times has made it necessary for organisations in the country to institute well-defined business processes by developing business process management (BPM) ...
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