9th Annual ICT Conference
5th - 6th September 2008, Strathmore University
Conference Programme
Day 1 : Friday 5th September 2008
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Session Chair: Dr. Freddie Acosta, Strathmore University |
9.00 |
Opening Address |
Dr. Joseph Sevilla, Dean, Faculty of Information Technology |
9.05 |
E-Government and Government Information in Kenya |
Fidelis Katonga, Strathmore University |
9.25 |
An evaluation of the draft Information and Communications Bill, 2008 and the Electronic Transactions Bill, 2009 |
Michael Murungi, ICT Lawyer |
9.45 |
Towards a Nomadic E-Government co-evolutionary (NECE) Framework for Developing Countries |
Nixon Muganda, University of Cape Town, South Africa |
10.05 |
Risk Management for E-Procurement – Realization and Implementation of Risks in IT Projects |
Walter Wanyama and Philip Machoka, USIU, Nairobi |
10.25 |
Information Technology Investment Evaluation – An Empirical Study of the Techniques adopted by Commercial Banks in Kenya |
Elsie Onsongo, Strathmore University |
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Session Chair: Dr. Ismail Ateya, Strathmore University |
11.00 |
Are Nairobi Stock Exchange Companies prepared for Web-based Communications with their shareholders and the general public? |
James McFie, Strathmore University |
11.20 |
From the Banking Hall to the Bandwidth: Implications of Mobile Banking Systems |
Adrian Njenga |
11.40 |
A Preliminary M-Payment for M-Commerce Transactions in Kenya |
Fanon Ananda and Ismail Ateya Lukandu, Strathmore University |
12.00 |
Integrating KM and Mobile Phone technology to disseminate Agro-Meteorological information to rural based small scale farmers |
Lwande Omondi and Lawrence Muchemi, University of Nairobi |
12.20 |
From M-Transactions to Low-cost M-Commerce Framework for Kenya |
Tony Omwansa, Strathmore University |
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Session Chair: Dr. Cyrus Wekesa, University of Nairobi |
2.00 |
Empowering Women groups in Kenya through ICT, Education and Alternative livelihood |
S. Oluoch, D. Obura, E. Linden, and S. Ater - CORDIO East Africa |
2.20 |
Knowledge Management (KM): The Untapped Potential in Institutions of Higher Learning |
Patrick Shabaya, Strathmore University |
2.40 |
College Admission using the Expert System Approach |
Ojenge Winston, The Kenya Polytechnic University |
3.10 |
The Emerging role of Digital Libraries in E-learning: A Review of challenges and opportunities |
Joseph Kavulya, Catholic University of East Africa |
3.30 |
Developing an ICT Framework for Cyber Cafes Entrepreneurs in Kenya through Knowledge Management |
Walter Wanyama, Dalton Ndirangu and Leah Mutanu – USIU, Nairobi. |
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Session Chair: Dr. Silas Onyango, Strathmore University |
4.00 |
Alternative Internet Interconnection Models |
John Walubengo, Kenya College of Communications Technology, Kenya |
4.20 |
Analyzing the Effects of Contents Distribution Networks (CDN's) in Kenya |
Davidson Thaba, Strathmore University and Cyrus Wekesa, University of Nairobi |
4.40 |
Incorporating the OS development process in the development of CD/IT Curricular: A Case for Capacity Building for the Knowledge Economy |
Emmanuel Kweyu - Strathmore University |
5.00 |
Web Services: Designing and Developing for Manageability |
Stephen Mwangi, KENCALL EPZ Ltd |
5.20 |
Vote of Thanks |
Maureen Olembo, Lecturers, Faculty of Information Technology |
Conference Posters (Lecture Room 5, Phase II):
1. A Summary of Active Transactions in Collaborative Virtual Environments - Dr. Jan Peciva, Strathmore University
2. E-Government and Government Information in Kenya – Fidelis Katonga, Strathmore University.
3. ICT for Governance and Policy Modeling - Janie Mutua, Strathmore University.
4. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and its possible implementations to enhance business practices in Kenya – Ivy Munoko, Strathmore University
5. Mobile phone based cash transfer: Lessons from the post-election violence emergency response in Kenya – Dipankar Datta, Concern Worldwide Kenya.
Day 2: Saturday 6th September 2008
9.00 |
Welcome Address/Official Opening |
Prof John Odhiambo, Vice Chancellor Strathmore University |
9.10 |
Role of the Board and Government Initiatives in ICT/The Connected Nation |
Paul Kukubo, CEO Kenya ICT Board |
9.35 |
Commercial Applications of ICT in the Banking sector. |
Isaac Awuondo, Managing Director, Commercial Bank of Africa. |
10.40 |
Local Content for growth of Internet Usage |
David Ndungu, Microsoft Kenya |
11.05 |
Cloud Computing |
Joseph Mucheru, Country Leader, Google Kenya |
11.35 |
Implementation and Transitions by business to compliance of the new policies |
James Njeru, Manager Policy and Economic Regulation, Communications Commission of Kenya |
12.00 |
Implementation of E-governance in the Public Sector |
Dr. Juma Aketch, Director, E-Government Directorate |
2.00 |
Mobile telecommunications |
Michael Joseph, CEO, Safaricom |
2.25 |
Infrastructure Trends in East Africa |
Kai Wulff, Managing Director, Kenya Data Networks (KDN) |
2.50 |
Business Process Outsourcing and the social contexts |
Eunice Kariuki, Deputy CEO, Kenya ICT Board |
3.15 |
ICT's in the Health Sector |
Dr. Klaus Hornetz/Justus Vundi, GTZ Kenya |
3.40 |
Developing a Framework for E-commerce in Kenya |
Antony Okulo, Lawyer, Okulo & Co Advocates , |
4.00 |
Social Impact of modern communication technology |
Alex Gakuru |
4.35 |
The Status of ICT's in Kenya |
Dr. Bitange Ndemo, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communication |
5.25 |
Vote of Thanks |
Ms Rose Wahome, Manager Faculty of Information Technology |
5.30 |
THE END |
Important Dates
Call Papers: 20th May 2008
Deadline for Submission of Abstracts: 29th June 2008
Deadline of Submission of First version of Papers: 16th August 2008
Deadline for Final Version: 29th August 2008
Organising Committee
Dr. Joseph Sevilla, Dr. Freddie Acosta, Dr. Ismail Ateya, Ms Rose Wahome, Mr. Isaac Kigen, Mr. John Matogo, Mr. Nicodemus Maingi,
Costs
Students
600/- advance booking
1,000/- on 5th and 6th September
Professionals
2,000/- advance booking
3,000/- on 5th and 6th September
Contacts
Dr. Ismail Ateya Lukandu ( )
Strathmore University, Ole Sangale Road, Madaraka
P. O. Box 59857, 00200, City Square, Nairobi Kenya.
Tel: +254 (0) 20 606155/ 606268/ 606380/606492
Fax: +254 (0) 20 607498
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