http://erepository.kafuco.ac.ke/123456789/148 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:15:54 GMT 2026-06-17T15:15:54Z http://erepository.kafuco.ac.ke/123456789/267 A FRAMEWORK FOR ENHANCING MAINTAINABILITY OF CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN KENYAN UNIVERSITIES' LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS OBIYE, YOHANA MANG’URA The maintainability of Content Management Systems within Learning Management Systems is of great importance in universities. However, the lack of a maintainability framework frequently results in issues such as security breaches, outdated materials, system failures, and constrained scalability. This research offers a framework to enhance the maintainability of Content Management Systems within Learning Management Systems in Kenyan universities. In Learning Management Systems, the Content Management Systems is essential for managing and distributing instructional content. The objectives of this research were to: determine the extent to which Content Management Systems are used in Kenyan Universities’ Learning Management Systems; identify maintainability challenges of Content Management Systems in Learning Management Systems; determine factors that define Content Management Systems maintainability in Learning Management Systems; and develop a framework to enhance Content Management Systems maintainability in Kenyan Universities’ Learning Management Systems. The theories that formed the foundation of this investigation were Cognitive Load Theory and Software Evaluation Theory. The research adopted a descriptive research design, utilizing purposive sampling and census techniques to select the sample. The population of interest included users responsible for Learning Management Systems maintenance in two Kenyan universities, encompassing software/web developers, ICT managers, and other ICT technical staff. Data collection instruments included interviews and questionnaires, allowing for both qualitative and quantitative analysis. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, multiple regression and inferential statistics, with results presented in tables. Thematic analysis was conducted for qualitative data using ATLAS.ti9 tool and presented through themes. Based on the study's findings, the research recommended usability assessments, educator training, best practices sharing, customization guidelines, security audits, and financial planning for Content Management Systems maintenance. The result is a more efficient, flexible, error- and fault-tolerant system with improved quality of service for faculty and students. The framework was validated via surveys with ICT experts and evaluators, receiving a 100% approval rating, indicating its expected effectiveness in improving Content Management Systems maintainability. The framework provides Learning Management System administrators with recommendations for enhancing Content Management Systems maintainability, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding resource allocation, training, and policy implementation. The findings will benefit academia and researchers by addressing maintainability challenges and ensuring a more user-friendly and reliable Content Management Systems for content creation and delivery. For educational technology experts and researchers, this study will contribute to the body of knowledge in educational technology, specifically in the area of maintainability. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://erepository.kafuco.ac.ke/123456789/267 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z http://erepository.kafuco.ac.ke/123456789/259 DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK FOR HEALTHCARE IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF VIHIGA COUNTY MUTUA, JACKSON MUKETO Knowledge is an essential and a central intangible asset in an organization and has been seen as power for groups who possess it. Knowledge management deals with the generation, use, reuse, and transmission of knowledge. In the healthcare sector, effective knowledge management increases efficiency, reduces the likelihood of errors, and improves communication among teams and organizations. However, among the many challenges facing the healthcare industry in Vihiga County are the growing complexity of the healthcare sector, inadequate information and resource access, and ineffective coordination and communication among healthcare professionals. This study aimed at developing a knowledge management framework for healthcare in Kenya where the scope was further narrowed down to Vihiga county. The research was anchored on the following specific objectives: To investigate the status of knowledge management practices in healthcare facilities, to determine the factors that affect knowledge management in healthcare and to develop a knowledge management framework for healthcare. The research adopted a mixed methods approach where both quantitative and qualitative data were used. Quantitative data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics tools like multiple regression, inferential statistics and presented using charts and tables while using ATLAS.ti9 tool thematic analysis was conducted for qualitative data analysis and presented using themes. This study revealed that healthcare professionals in Vihiga County rarely contribute to knowledge management practices at a response rate of 84.9% which is an indicator of a negative knowledge sharing culture in the healthcare sector in Vihiga county. Again, the research found that: limited leadership support, frail technological infrastructure and difficulty in information accessibility are some of the challenges which affect knowledge management in healthcare. The knowledge management framework developed can not only be used in healthcare of Vihiga county but also in the other Counties in Kenya and even on a global scale. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://erepository.kafuco.ac.ke/123456789/259 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z http://erepository.kafuco.ac.ke/123456789/157 INTEROPERABILITY MODEL FOR E-HEALTH SYSTEMS IN PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA ANYONJE, ERIC OKENO The Government of Kenya together with its partners have invested in a wide array of health information technologies geared towards enhancing health service delivery to the public. Despite the presence of numerous electronic health (e-Health) systems in most public health institutions in the country, the usefulness of these systems beyond the facility gates is yet to be realized. Getting these systems to seamlessly exchange data irrespective of their geographical location has up to date remained a mere pipe dream. This study aimed to developing an interoperability model for e-Health systems in government health facilities to enable the inter-facility exchange of medical data. This investigation was motivated by the use of interoperable e-Health technologies in many developed countries as a means of enhancing healthcare services. The specific objectives of the study included: To evaluate the status of e-Health systems in public health facilities in Kakamega County; to determine the factors influencing the interoperability of e-Health systems in public health facilities in Kakamega County and to develop an interoperability model for e-Health systems in public health facilities in Kakamega County. The study was anchored on the theoretical model informed by three theories and one model namely organizational information processing theory, the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology, task technology fit theory and the technology acceptance model. The research employed a descriptive research design and targeted a sample of 95 health workers drawn from a population of 1800 using Slovin’s formula. The study used stratified sampling and simple random sampling techniques to select the targeted sample. The study found that e-Health innovations in Kakamega County suffer poor infrastructural investment (52.5%), lack of integration, and poor implementation practices such as low (40.0%) stakeholder involvement and non adherence to standards. This results in low user satisfaction scores (40.0%) which significantly affect interoperability and e-Health pervasion at 0.7 and 0.6 Pearson correlation coefficients respectively. The research concluded that the county's e-Health progress has not kept up the pace with the strategy, funding mechanisms, implementation practices and infrastructural investment capable of providing a standard interoperable e-Health solution. The research recommended that the government through the Ministry of Health and its partners should adopt a holistic approach such as the proposed Wheel Interoperability Model in implementing e-Health interoperability and transform it into a realistic and practical health solution. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT http://erepository.kafuco.ac.ke/123456789/157 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z http://erepository.kafuco.ac.ke/123456789/154 A FRAMEWORK FOR INTEGRATION OF HETEROGENEOUS AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR THE AGRICULTURE SECTOR IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA OCHOLI, HEZBONE The agriculture sector has witnessed an increased use of information systems. These systems have improved efficiency on the farm though they perform specific tasks. The specificity, therefore, implies that for every task a corresponding system must be acquired. Since these systems cannot communicate with each other, data is scattered and unsynchronized over multiple applications. This has led to the need for integrated information systems that offer one in all solutions to the challenges facing the farmers. This study sought to develop a framework for the integration of heterogeneous agricultural information management systems for the agriculture sector in Kakamega County. The specific objectives were; to identify existing heterogeneous agricultural information management systems; to identify challenges of using heterogeneous agricultural information management systems; to identify factors influencing the integration of heterogeneous agricultural information management systems, and to develop a framework for the integration of heterogeneous agricultural information management systems. This study employed mixed methods research. The study was conducted in 4 sub-counties of Kakamega County. The target population was 15520 with a sample size of 375 respondents derived using Slovin's formula. The study used simple random sampling and stratified sampling techniques. Questionnaires and interviews were the main data collection tools. During data analysis, data was coded and entered into the computer using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics while qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis by use of Delve software. Presentation of results was by use of tables, graphs and pie charts. Majority of respondents 89.80% used agricultural information management systems with 35.20% using more than one system. There were challenges associated with the use of heterogeneous agricultural information management systems with 85.20% agreeing. The majority of challenges were related to a lack of integration. Governing policies and regulations; ICT knowledge and devices; Data Backup and Synchronization 85.80%; Investment 84.40%; And User requirements, system features and interface design 85.20%, were major factors influencing integration. The study resulted in a framework for the integration of heterogeneous agricultural information management systems christened Heterogeneous Agricultural Information Management Systems Integration Framework. Major recommendations included training and investment in Agricultural Information Management Systems; review of policies and regulations and incorporation of system users’ views at all levels of the integration process. The output of the study lays a foundation for decision-making by key players in the agriculture sector and system developers, especially during the design, integration and deployment of Agricultural Information Management Systems. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT http://erepository.kafuco.ac.ke/123456789/154 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z