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Prof. Simon Maina KARUME

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Designation
Professor of Information Technology
Department
Computer Science and Information Technology
Section
Kabarak University Online
Address
P.O Box 15232 - 20100 Nakuru
SUMMARY

PROFILE SUMMARY

Professor of Information Technology | Artificial Intelligence | Cybersecurity | Data Science | Digital Transformation

Professor of Information Technology and Director of Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) at Kabarak University, with over 20 years of experience in ICT and higher education, spanning academic leadership, university teaching, research, consultancy, institutional ICT management and digital transformation.

Expertise encompasses Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, IT Governance and Digital Learning. Research and professional engagement focus on applying emerging technologies to address institutional, industry and societal challenges, with particular interest in AI integration in higher education, cybersecurity resilience, machine learning applications and digital transformation.

Research and Scholarly Contributions

Research contributions include the design and development of technology-driven models and systems in areas such as:

  • Smart water metering using Zigbee technology.

  • Driver road safety index model to address road carnage in Kenya.

  • Risk exposure index for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

  • Threat matrix for smart devices in campus Local Area Networks.

  • Model for the adoption of digital forensic evidence.

  • Lecturers' workload monitoring system.

Current research interests include AI integration in higher education teaching and research, digital transformation in SMEs, machine learning applications, cybersecurity and responsible AI adoption. Scholarly contributions also include research on AI-enabled curriculum alignment, machine learning applications and the evolving relationship between educators and AI-enhanced learning systems.

AI Research Grants and Funding

Research leadership and contributions include competitively funded projects and institutional research support in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and emerging technologies:

  • IUCEA Competitive Research Grant (2026): Lead Applicant for University–Industry Collaboration in AI, IoT and Robotics for Upskilling and Applied Innovation. Selected for funding following a competitive evaluation, attaining a score of 91%.

  • Google Research Funding (2024): An unrestricted research gift of USD 10,000 awarded by Google Ireland to the Co-operative University of Kenya in support of the work of Simon Maina Karume and Charles Katila on Developing and Teaching Machine Learning Courses.

  • Google TensorFlow Award (2021): Project Lead for curriculum enhancement in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science programmes at Kabarak University.

Digital Transformation and Academic Leadership

As Director of ODeL at Kabarak University, provides strategic leadership in digital learning, institutional technology integration, digital pedagogy and quality assurance in online education.

Designed the Kabarak University Digital Pedagogy Course to support lecturer retooling in digital teaching, competency-based course design and technology-enhanced learning. Additional contributions include the development of an AI-enabled curriculum review model to support alignment of academic programmes with emerging industry skills, graduate employability and institutional transformation.

Cybersecurity, Military and National Security Engagement

Professional engagements and contributions in cybersecurity, military training and national security include:

  • Consultant Cybersecurity Instructor, Kenya Military Academy, National Defence University–Kenya.

  • Consultant, Organiser and Mentor, National AI Hackathon coordinated by the National Intelligence and Research University (NIRU), focusing on AI and national security.

  • Keynote Speaker, CyberWeek Africa 2026: Delivered a keynote address on “Closing the Gap: Cyber Threat Intelligence, AI and the Future of Africa's Cybersecurity Workforce.”

Digital Learning and Institutional Consultancy

Consultancy engagements and contributions to institutional capacity development include:

  • Consultant and Content Developer, Open University of Kenya.

  • Framework Developer, online and blended learning framework for Kenya Medical Training Colleges (KMTCs), under AMREF-funded support.

  • Consultant in curriculum development, digital learning strategy and institutional ODeL frameworks.

Professional Memberships

Active member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Internet Society – Kenya Chapter, and the ITU-T Focus Group on Digital Currency (FG DFC).

Research Profiles

Google Scholar
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=FO1SjqMAAAAJ&hl=en
ResearchGate
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Simon-Karume-2
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
  •  PhD in Information Technology (PhD IT) Masinde Muliro Uni of Science. and Technology 2011 – 2014
  • Msc In Computer based Information Systems (CBIS) Sunderland University  2004 – 2006
  •  Bsc In Mathematics and Computer Science (1st Class Honors ) Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology 1997 – 2001
  • Diploma In Science Education (1st Class) Kenya Science Teachers Training College 1990 – 1992 
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
  • UNESCO-HP Brain Gain Initiative grid computing workshop - configuring grid nodes, Hewlet Packard
    (HP) headquarters, Johannesburg, South Africa, 14th to 18th December 2010
  • UNESCO-HP Brain Gain Initiative, Advanced Training and Scientific Workshop in grid computing
    (application porting), CSIR Meraka Institute , Pretoria, South Africa, 22-26 March 2011
  • National E-waste conference 2010 Nairobi, Kenya, green technology curriculum in e-waste management -
    Exhibitor
  • Computer managers’ Congress organized by Computer Society of Kenya, Turtle Beach Clubs, Malindi,
    23-26 August 2011
  • ICT and Network Security Seminar, Reef beach Hotel North Coast Mombasa Kenya, 19th -23rd March
    2012.
  • Masinde Muliro University in-house software (AMIS, EXAM-MIS, e-learning system Moodle and venue
    booking system) Training Workshops for efficient service delivery- Organizer and facilitator
  • The ICT directors Forum, Safari Park Hotel Nairobi, 23 November 2011
  • 4th MMUST Academic staff seminar “using ICT to improve and enhance teaching and learning in higher
    education” 7th January 2010 – Facilitator
FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION
  • Career ICT teacher with a focus on  ICT integration in Education
  • Software Engineering 
  • sustainable ICT
  • Digital transformation 
  • data science
  • Artificial Intelligence in education
WORK EXPERIENCE

 

  1. TEACHING AND RESEARCH
    • Professor of Information Technology   Kabarak University  September 2022 to date
    • Associate professor of IT  Kabarak University  June 2021 - Sept 2022 
    •  Research Collaborator in ICT consultancies and ICT for development Research projects  Ermis Africa NGO, August 2008 to date 
    • Adjunct Associate professor of IT Cooperative University of Kenya  Feb 2021 to date
    • Associate professor of IT Laikipia University (LU) Nov. 2016 to June 2021
    • Senior Lecturer in Information Technology   Laikipia University (LU)  Jan. 2014 to Nov. 2016
    • Senior Lecturer in Information Technology Masinde Muliro University of science and Technology Oct 2013 – Jan 2014 
    • Lecturer in Information Technology Masinde Muliro University of science and Technology  Jan 2010 to Oct 2013
    • Assistant Lecturer in Information Technology Masinde Muliro University of science and Technology Nov 2007 – Dec 2009
    • part-time Lecturer in computer science and IT Jomo Kenyatta .niversity of .Agriculture and Technology  Nairobi Campus Jan 2007 to Nov 2007 
    • Teachers Service Commsission Computer Studies Lecturer at Kabete Technical training Institute (KTTI) Sept 2005 to Nov 2007
    • Head of Computer studies Njoro Boys High School Sept 2002 – Sept 2004
    • Head of Computer studies  Emining Secondary school   June 2001 to Sept 2002
  2. ADMINISTRATIVE 
    • Post Graduates Programs coordinator School of Science Engineering and Technology Kabarak University Jan 2022 to date
    • ICT Director and Chairman Department of computing and informatics  Laikipia University (LU) Oct 2016 to June 2021
    • Examination officer department of mathematics and computer Science Laikipia University (LU)  Mar 2016 to Oct 2016
    • Senate Representative Sch. of Science. and Applied Technology Laikipia University (LU)  Oct 2015 to Mar 2016
    • ICT Director Masinde Muliro University of Science and .Technology. (M.M.U.S.T) Jan 2009 to August 2014
  3. CONSULTANCIES
    • HUAWEI and UNESCO ICT Talent Cultivation white paper review September - November 2021: Available: https://www-file.huawei.com/-/media/corporate/local-site/ke/pdf/ict-talent-cultivation-for-kenyas-digital-economy-whitepaper.pdf 
    • Curriculum Development and Review workshop Facilitation  Kaimosi Friends University College January 2021
    • Bsc in Data Science Curriculum development Cooperative University of Kenya January 2020
    • Msc and Bsc Computer science Curriculum development and review University of Kabianga  September 2019
    • Curriculum development stakeholders’ forum Cooperative university college of Kenya  April 2016 
    • IT Degree programs Academic Advisor/consultant Nairobi Institute of Business studies (NIBS) February 2015 
    • Consultancy services in E-waste management guidelines  National Environmental management Authority (NEMA) January 2011
    • Web developer Kabete Technical Training Institute Jan 2006 – Sept 2007 
    • Merlin international Networking of Merlin kisii office (Technical advisor) July 2004 – august 2004 
    • Njoro High School IT infrastructure development and School computerization project Technical advisor Jan 2003 – Dec 2003 
KEY PROJECTS
    • November 2024: The Cooperative university of Kenya, unrestricted google grant to integrate machine learning to recently started programs
    • December 2021: Kabarak University Google funded Tensor flow award for Artificial intelligence courses in AI and Data Science curriculums 
    • Decmber 2019: Huawei IP Network equipment totaling to KSH 6.4 million.
    • October 2018 to December 2021: NRF collaborative research grant on disaster mitigation IOT model, partners (Kes 15 million): MMUST, Strathmore University, Kibabii University and Laikipia University
    • June 2017 – June 2018: Laikipia university Google grant for Professional development of Computer Science teachers in High School (CS4HS 2017 amount 1400 Euros); Project Title: Professional development program for computer studies teachers in High schools within and around Laikipia County ; Project Author and Leader
    • 2016 –2017: NRF Innovation grant; Project Title: A Zigbee Model for Water Flow telemetry – project Co-author and Supervisor (amount 600,000); Institution: Kabarak University, Sponsor: National research Fund.  
    • 2016 to Date: PhD Project Co-author and Supervisor (amount 600,000); Project Title: Optimization of Transition Mechanisms For Operational Excellence In Transiting From Ipv4 To Ipv6; Institution: Kibabii University, Sponsor: National Council for Science and Technology
    • 2016- January 2017, Msc IT project Co-author and Supervisor (amount Ksh 70,000) ; Project Title: Designing a model that Computes Driver Road Safety Index (DRSI) for Management of Road Carnage in Kenya 2017; Institution: Kabarak University; Sponsor: National Council for Science and Technology
    • 2012-2014, Project Title: Sustainability Assessment Model to Mitigate E-waste Threat in Developing Nations (amount Ksh 571,000); Sponsor: National Council for Science and Technology ; PhD Project Author and Principal investigator
    • 2010-2013: Project Title: Computational Science: utilizing ICT in Chemistry (amount USD 150,000); Sponsor Hewlett Packard; Project co-author and IT lead administrator;
    • 2009- 2011: Project Title: Utilization of E-infrastructure to reverse brain drain to brain gain (amount USD 45,000); Sponsor UNESCO: Project Leader and Principal Investigator.

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS
  • digital Pedagogy
  • AI integration in teaching, learning and research
  • sustainable ICT
  • Digital transformation 
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

PUBLICATIONS

Citations on Google scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=FO1SjqMAAAAJ&hl=en

 Publications Since Becoming Professor in 2022

  1. Nyale, D., Karume, S., & Kipkebut, A. (2024). A comprehensive analysis of the role of artificial intelligence in aligning tertiary institutions academic programs to the emerging digital enterprise. Springer Journal of Education and Information Technologies, 1-20. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10639-024-12743-7
  2. Bundi, D. G., Mutua, S. M., & Karume, S. M. (2024). Underlying Consensus Algorithms, Architectures and Data Structures in Distributed Ledger Technologies Applications. IRE Journals, 7(7), 449–460. https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=4Cryfz0AAAAJ&citation_for_view=4Cryfz0AAAAJ:9ZlFYXVOiuMC
  3. Bundi, D. G., Mutua, S., & Karume, S. (2023). A review of distributed ledger technologies application in medical systems interoperability.pdf. African Journal of Science, Technology and Social Sciences, 2(2). http://41.89.229.52/index.php/AJSTSS/article/view/203
  4. Bundi, D. G., Mutua, S. M., & Karume, S. M. (2023). Mitigating Factors Affecting Secure Interoperability of Medical Systems Using DLTs in Healthcare. International Journal of Science and Engineering Applications, February. https://doi.org/10.7753/ijcatr1301.1001
  5. Kibet A, Karume S, Masese N.(2022) Towards Next-Generation Cryptocurrency For Global Electronic Commerce, World Journal of Engineering Research and Technology WJERT, Vol. 8, Issue 7, 01-16, ISSN 2454-695X available: https://www.wjert.org/home/article_abstract/1244

Publications Since Becoming Associate Professor in 2016

Journal Papers 

  1. Nyale D, Mwangi S., Karume S., (2022), A Survey of Contemporary and Emerging Research Methods in Information Systems Research, International Journal of Computer Applications Technology and Research Volume 11–Issue 12, 478-482, 2022, ISSN:-2319–8656 DOI:10.7753/IJCATR1112.1015 available:

https://ijcat.com/archieve/volume11/issue12/ijcatr11121015

  1. Kiyeng D., Karume S.M.,Masese N., (2022), A Design of Blockchain Based Smart Contract for Tendering, International Journal of Computer Applications Technology and Research Volume 10–Issue 10, 222-225, 2021, ISSN:-2319–8656, available https://ijcat.com/archieve/volume10/issue10/ijcatr10101002
  2. Too W.K., Karume S.M., Masese N. (2022), Defensive Cyber security Preparedness Assessment Model for Universities, International Journal of Computer (IJC) Volume 43, No 1, pp 112-128 ISSN 2307-4523: available:

https://ijcjournal.org/index.php/InternationalJournalOfComputer/article/view/1950/721

  1. Oguta J, Karume S, Masese N.(2021) A Design of an RFID Based Microcontroller Integrating Real Time Media Auto-Stream for Vehicle Packing, International Journal of Computer Applications Technology and Research Volume 10–Issue 11, 232-236, 2021, ISSN:-2319–8656: available https://ijcat.com/archieve/volume10/issue11/ijcatr10111002.pdf
  2. Mugeni G , Omieno K. Wabwoba F. Karume S. M. Mabele L. Otanga D., (2020) Determinants for the Adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) for Flood and Drought Disaster Management in Kenya. International Journal of Theoretical & Applied Science, 09 (89), 342-354, Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS http://t-science.org/arxivDOI/2020/09-89/PDF/09-89-43.pdf
  3. KARANI J. M, KARUME S. M. MAKOKH J.W. (2020) Transforming Service Delivery in Government through Integration of Web 3.0 and Social Media Technologies: A Case for Developing Countries, Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology 8(3): 57-65, 2020 DOI: 10.13189/csit.2020.080301 available: https://www.hrpub.org/download/20200830/CSIT1-13516611.pdf
  4. KARANI J. M, MAKOKH J.W. KARUME S. M. , (2020) A Framework For Integration of Web 3.0 And Social Media Technologies In Government Portals For Personalized Integrated Service Delivery, International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology (IJCTT) – Volume 68 Issue 5 – May 2020, ISSN: 2231-2803, available: https://www.ijcttjournal.org/2020/Volume-68%20Issue-5/IJCTT-V68I5P114.pdf
  5. KARANI J. M, KARUME S. M. , MAKOKH J.W. (2020) Social Media and Service Delivery in government portals: An Analysis of how Government of Kenya uses Social Media for service delivery, IOSR Journal of Computer Engineering (IOSR-JCE) e-ISSN: 2278-0661,p-ISSN: 2278-8727, Volume 22, Issue 2, Ser. II (Mar - Apr 2020), PP 07-15 Available: https://iosrjournals.org/iosr-jce/papers/Vol22-issue2/Series-2/B2202020715.pdf
  6. Makupi, D., & Karume, S. M. (2019). Towards an Information Security Maturity Model for Universities Based On ISO 27001, American Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (AJHSSR) e-ISSN :2378-703X Volume-3, Issue-6, pp-241-245, Available: https://www.ajhssr.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ZD1936241245.pdf
  7. Kirori ,. Karume S, Thiga M. (2019), Designing a Fused Machine Learning Model for the Provision of Smart Health Care in MANETS, Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology, ISSN 2415-6272(Print)|ISSN 2415-6264(Online), DOI:10.36348/SJET.2019.v04i09.005 : https://saudijournals.com/media/articles/SJEAT_49_363-370.pdf
  8. Kibet A., Thiga M. & Karume S. (2019), Towards A Blockchain Based Smart ContractsModel Design For Housing Market Applications, International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Engineering & Technology (IJARCET) Volume 8, Issue 8, August 2019, ISSN: 2278 – 1323, https://www.academia.edu/42907076/Towards_A_Blockchain_Based_Smart_Contracts_Model_Design_For_Housing_Market_Applications
  1. Kirori ,., Thiga M. Karume S (2019) Implementing a Fused Machine Learning Model for the Provision of Smart Health Care in MANETS. International Journal of Computer Science and Information Security (IJCSIS), Vol. 17, No. 9, September 2019,  ISSN 1947-5500 https://sites.google.com/site/ijcsis/,
  2. Ocen, G. G., Mutua, M. S., Mugeni, G. B., Karume, S., & Matovu, D. (2019). An Algorithm and Process Flow Model for the extraction of Digital Forensic Evidence in Android Devices. ISJ Theoretical & Applied Science, 04 (72), 1-10. Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2019.04.72.1
  3. Gilbert G. O, Mutua S., Mugeni G. B. Karume S. M, Matovu D (2019). .Evaluating factors responsible for inconsistencies in mobile devices digital forensic evidence extraction process model, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, Vol 5 Issue 6, ISSN: 2454-132X, Available online at: https://www.ijariit.com/manuscripts/v5i6/V5I6-1177.pdf
  4. OMBATI E.M.,. KARUME S.M, THIGA M.M (2019), Effectiveness of Quantitative Factors Used in the Evaluation of Lecturer’s Teaching Workload, Journal of Advances in Education and Philosophy, ISSN 2523-2665(Print)|ISSN 2523-2223(Online) Scholars Middle East Publishers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, available https://saudijournals.com/media/articles/JAEP-3-1-1-8-c.pdf
  5. Kibet A, Karume S., (2018) A Synopsis of Blockchain Technology, International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Engineering & Technology (IJARCET) Volume 7, Issue 11, November 2018, ISSN: 2278 – 1323. Available https://www.researchgate.net/publication/329358619_A_Synopsis_of_Blockchain_Technology
  6. Barasa S.W., Mbugua S.M. & Karume S.M. (2018) , An Optimized Model for Transition from Ipv4 to Ipv6 Networks in a Cloud Computing Environment, International Journal of Computer Networks and Communications Security, Vol. 6, No. 8, August 2018, pg. 182–195, E-ISSN 2308-9830 (Online) / ISSN 2410-0595 (Print). Available: https://ijcncs.org/published/volume6/issue8/p3_6-8.pdf
  7. Barasa S.W., Mbugua S.M. & Karume S.M. (2018) , A Map of the Various Configuration Attributes from IPv4 to IPv6 Networks for Dual Stack, 6 to 4 Tunnelling and NAT: Modelling Designs in OPNET Modeller, International Journal of Computer Science and Mobile Computing, Vol.7 Issue.7, July- 2018, pg. 32-44, ISSN 2320–088X. Available: https://ijcsmc.com/docs/papers/July2018/V7I7201806.pdf
  8. Masese N.B. & Karume S.M. (2018), “Consistency as Indicator of Usability for Social Software.”, International Journal of Computer Engineering In Research Trends, 5(5):pp: 148-154, May-2018, E-ISSN: 2349-7084: available: https://ijcert.org/ems/ijcert_papers/V5I503.pdf or https://www.ijcert.org/issue_des.php?id=275
  9. Karume S.M. & Masese N.B (2018), Software and User Based Factors Influencing Social Software Learnability, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) Volume 7, Issue 1, ISSN (Online): 2319-7064 (ijsr.net) paper available at https://goo.gl/7kYa6W
  10. Karie, Nickson menza 275404 and Karume, Simon Maina Prof. (2017) "Digital Forensic Readiness in Organizations: Issues and Challenges," Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and Law: Vol. 12 : No. 4 , Article 5. Available at: https://commons.erau.edu/jdfsl/vol12/iss4/5
  11. Kiget K.N. Karume S.M. & Mugeni G.(2017), Grid Computing Adoptability Model for Collaborative Research in Universities, International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Engineering Research (IJETER) Volume 5, Issue 7, ISSN: 2454-6410 (http://www.ijeter.everscience.org/vol-5-issue-7.html): available at https://www.ijeter.everscience.org/Manuscripts/Volume-5/Issue-7/Vol-5-issue-7-M-11.pdf
  12. Barasa S.W., Mbugua S.M. & Karume S.M. (2017) , A Survey of Transition Mechanisms and Models for Transiting from IPv4 to IPv6 Networks International Journal of Research in Information Technology, Volume 1, Issue 2, Dec 2017, Pg: 1-20, ISSN (Online): 2001-5569
  13. Savatia E.M.,. Ikoha A.P. & Karume S.M. (2016) Specialized ICT Tools for Use by Visually Challenged Students in Kenyan Public Universities, International Journal of Trend in Research and Development, Volume 3(6), ISSN: 2394-9333. Available: http://www.ijtrd.com/papers/IJTRD4312.pdf

 

Conference Proceedings since becoming associate professor

  1. Musabi A.G., Thiga M., Karume S.M., (2020) Challenges of Health Information Exchange in Maternal Healthcare in Kenya A Case Study of Nakuru County Level 5 Hospital. 10th Annual Conference Kabarak University 2020 [20] available: http://ir.kabarak.ac.ke/handle/123456789/457
  2. Kirori M, Thiga M, Karume S. (2019), Weaknesses and Security Obstacles in The Application of MANETs for Provision of Smart Health Care, Proceedings of the Kabarak University International Conference on Computing and Information Systems. 14th – 15th October 2019 Nakuru, Kenya. Available: http://ir.kabarak.ac.ke/handle/123456789/382
  3. OMBATI E.M.,. KARUME S.M, THIGA M.M (2019), The Role of Technology in Monitoring Inter-institutional Lecturers’ Teaching Workload in Kenya, IST-Africa 2019 Conference Proceedings Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds) IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2019 ISBN: 978-1-905824-62-5. Available: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8764885
  4. Kirori M., Thiga M., Karume S. (2017), A scalable Zigbee WPAN for water flow telemetry, IST-Africa 2017 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2017, Pages 1-12, ISBN: 978-1-905824-57-1, IEEE Xplore Conference Publications. Available at https://www.ieeeexplore.ws/document/8102385

Publications Since Becoming Senior Lecturer in 2013

Book

  • Karume S.M. (2015), Sustainable Computing Model to Manage E-Waste from Low-Cost Computers , LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing ISBN 978-3-659-71334. Available: https://tsurl.co/5leh6
HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS
  • 2019 and 2022 Huawei Certificate of appreciation for active participation in Huawei ICT academy management board
  • 2017, Certificate of excellence in integrating CISCO IOT content in Laikipia University Computer degrees curriculum
  • 2013, Certificate of participation PhD Students’ workshop University of Zurich Switzerland
  • 2012, Certificate of Appreciation for customization of KOHA library Management system for MMUST
  • 2011, Certificate of Outstanding performance Step e-waste summer school Eindhoven Netherlands
  • 2009, certificate of participation, workshop for MMUST university council deans and directors
  • 2009, Hp Servers Administration
TEACHING AREAS
  • Software engineering 
  • Distributed systems
  • Statistical computing
  • Business process reenineering 
  • digital TRansfromation
POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
Masters Level:

Msc THESIS SUPERVISED SINCE BECOMING PROFESSOR IN SEPTEMBER 2022

  1. Thesis Title: IOT Based Surveillance Model for Monitoring School Children (Student-: Irvin Kiplagat Kilot Institution- Kabarak University: Status – Graduated In December 2024)
  2. Thesis title: A Blockchain Based Smart Contract Model For Tendering, (Student-: Denis Kiyeng, Institution- Kabarak University: Status – Graduated In December 2022)
  3. Thesis title: Defensive Cybersecurity Preparedness Assessment Model For Universities , (Student- : Too William Kipkoech, Institution- Kabarak University: Status – Graduated In December 2022)

Msc THESIS SUPERVISED SINCE BECOMING ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN NOVEMBER 2016

  1. Thesis title: Enabling Secure Maternal Health Information Exchange Using Blockchain, (Student- : Antoony Guya Musabi, Institution- Kabarak University: Status – Graduated In December 2021
  2. Thesis title: Blockchain Based Smart Contract Model For Housing Market In Kenya (Student- Alex Kibet: Institution- Kabarak University: Status – thesis completed  examined and passed – to graduate In December 2019)
  3. Thesis title: A Web Based Model For Monitoring Inter Institution Teaching Workload For Lecturers In Institutions Of Higher Learning In Kenya Student- Maoncha Evans Ombati: Institution- Kabarak University: Status – thesis completed  examined and passed – to graduate In December 2019)
  4. Thesis Title: A Web-Based Model to Determine Security Risk Exposure Index Among Savings And Credit Cooperative Societies In Kenya (Student – Mutai Joshua Kiprotich : Institution - Kabarak University : Given letter of Completion: to Graduate in December 2018
  5. Thesis title: Developing A Threat Matrix For Smart Devices In A Campus Network Towards A Secure Local Area Network Ecosystem : (Student- Irene Wanja Wanjiru: Institution- Kabarak University: Status – thesis examined and passed to graduate in December 2018 )
  6. Thesis title: Adoptability Model for Digital Forensic Evidence in Kenya (Student- Chepkwony Joyce Chepkemoi: Institution- Kabarak University: Status – thesis examined and passed to graduate in December 2018
  7. Thesis title: A Web-Based Model to Determine Cybersecurity Readiness Index For Hospitals Towards Adoption Of E-Health Student- Aiyabei Kiplimo Edwin: Institution- Kabarak University: Status – thesis examined and passed to graduate in December 2018)
  8. Thesis Title: A Cloud Computing Architecture for Deploying Information Technology Services in Public Universities: Case of Kenya (Student – Justin Oguta : Institution - Kabarak University : Graduated  in December 2017

Msc THESIS SUPERVISED SINCE BECOMING ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN OCTOBER 2013

  1. Thesis Title: Zigbee Model for Water Flow telemetry (Student – Kirori Gathuo Mindo: Institution - Kabarak University : Graduated in December 2016)
  1. Thesis Title: Reducing Road Carnage Using a Web Based Model for Monitoring Road Traffic Crime (Student – Makupi DanielKirori: Institution - Kabarak University : Graduated in December 2016)
  1. Thesis title: Human computer interaction framework for visually challenged students in Kenyan public universities: (Student- Savatia Mahanga: Institution – Kibabii University – Graduated in December 2016)
  1. Thesis title: evaluation of learnability for mobile wireless information systems application software for children in Kenya : (Student- Bethuel Sigot; Institution – Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology – Graduated October 2016 )
  2. Thesis Title: A Multi-Stakeholder Framework to Evaluate The Quality Of University Websites (Student-Ronald Ochieng Ojino- Graduated December 2013)
  3. Thesis title: Evaluation of Data Security Measures in a Network environment: Towards developing security guidelines a case of Mumias Sugar Company (Student- Ayub Shirandula- Graduated December 2013)
PhD Level:

PhD THESIS SUPERVISED SINCE BECOMING PROFESSOR IN SEPTEMBER 2022

  1. Thesis Title: A Distributed Ledger Interoperability Framework for Secure Medical Systems Swahili (Student- Dorothy Gatwiri Bundi Institution- Kabarak University: Status – graduated in December 2024)
  2. Thesis title: Interfacing Micro-Controller and RFID Towards A Secure Embedded Car Parking Model : (Student- Justin Oguta: Institution- Kabarak University: Status – – Graduated in December 2023)
  3. Thesis title: An Internet of Things Cyber Security Assessment Metrics and Model Student – Matovu Davis: Institution- Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology: Status – Graduated in December 2022)
  4. Thesis title: A Model for Creating a Stable Crypto currency Using Fiat Currency for Global Electronic Commerce: (Student- Alex Kibet: Institution- Kabarak University: Status – Graduated in December 2022)
  5. Thesis title: Application of device serial numbers for device identification in wireless LANs : (Student- John Chebor: Institution- Kabarak University: Status – Graduated in December 2022)

PhD THESIS SUPERVISED SINCE BECOMING ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN NOVEMBER 2016

  1. Thesis title: An Information Security Maturity Model for Universities Based On ISO 27001: (Student- Daniel Makupi: Institution- Kabarak University: Status – Graduate in December 2021)
  2. Thesis title: Integration of Web 3.0 and Social Media Technologies In Government Portals For Personalized Integrated Service Delivery (Student- Mwai Josphat Karani Institution- Kibabii University: Status  – Graduated in December 2020)
  3. Thesis title: A Multi-Platform Digital Forensic Evidence Extraction Process Model And Metrics For Mobile Devices Student – Gilbert Gilibrays Ocen: Institution- Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology: Status – Graduated in December 2020)
  4. Thesis title: A fused Anomaly-based Distributed Denial of Service Intrusion detection Model for Provision of Smart Healthcare. (Student- Kirori Mindo Gathuo: Institution- Kabarak University:  Status – Graduate in December 2019)
  5. Thesis title: Transition Mechanisms for Operational Excellence in Transiting from Ipv4 to Ipv6 Networks: (Student- Samuel Barasa: Institution- Kibabii University: Status –Graduated in November 2019)
  6. Thesis title: Grid Computing Adoptability Model for Collaborative Research in Universities (Student- Nicolas Kiget: Institution – Kibabii University: – Completed December 2017 graduated 2018.

PhD THESIS SUPERVISED SINCE BECOMING ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN OCTOBER 2013

  1. Thesis title: A Model for assessing effect of broadband on innovation: (Student- Rajab Philip Muchiri: Institution- Texila American University: Status –Graduated in 2016)

 

MEMBERSHIP / ASSOCIATION
  • Member of Association of Computer Practitioners Kenya
  •  Member of Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
  • Associate Member Computer Society of Kenya
  • Member ISOC Kenya Chapter
  • Member ITU-T focus group on Digital currency including Digital Fiat Currency (FG DFC)=

Our Moral Code

As members of Kabarak University family, we purpose at all times and in all places, to set apart in one’s heart, Jesus as Lord. (1 Peter 3:15)