I am a professional Information Technology practitioner focusing on training, consultancy and policy formulation; Currently a Lecturer in the Computer Science Department, School of Science Engineering and Health of Daystar University. I have over 10 years of professional experience in IT traversing industry and academia. I enjoy analyzing and designing computer systems that are safe with appropriate usage guidelines. Other areas of interest are application of IT in business and effective use of mobile money services. I also enjoy setting up eLearning systems, training and offering support to users for a memorable and effective learning experience.
MSc IT 1998 University of Teesside, Middlesbrough UK
BBA 1996 University of Eastern Africa, Baraton
Publications (1 Publications)
Journals
Aduda, K. & Ohaga, M. (2004).Strengthening ICT Policies in Africa – Governance and Equity Issues: The Kenya Case Study. Nairobi: Africa Technology Policy Studies Network.
Professional Development Activities
September 2017: Oracle sponsored training: Java Cloud Service at Strathmore University, Kenya.
May 2017: Participated in a workshop on designing courses for significant learning offered by the Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Daystar University
June 2016: Participated in the International Women’s conference at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Nairobi. Kenya.
Currently undertaking my PhD studies at Kibabii University Kenya. Thesis title: Modelling Requirements Elicitation Process for Mobile Money Transfer Systems based on usability heuristics analysis
Currently a member of Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) committee in ITLET (Information Technology for Learning and Training)
July 2014: Participated in the 1st Regional Roundtable Forum: Development of Benchmarks for BSc Computer Science and Information Technology in the East African Countries, held in Kigali, Rwanda.
Nov 2013: Participated in Staff Training on Integration of Faith. Topics covered included: Integration as the Tradition of the University; Assurance of Faith in Christ; Basic Principles of Integration of Faith and Learning; The Essence of Integration; Spiritual Disciplines of the University: Practical Demonstration of Integration
2011: Researched on Usage of eLearning Technology by Daystar University students and their thoughts on eLearning chats and forums.
July 2009: Participated in Women of Excellence a Seminar for Women in Ministry
April 2009: Attended a course on Risk Management held for Daystar University
August 2007: Training Workshop on Efficient Online Tutoring @eLA Africa
May 2007: Participated in an In-Country Training Workshop on Higher
Conferences
May 2014: Presented on Creating awareness of the importance of standards application on eLearning and open education under theme Integrating eLearning and Open Education to Increase Access to Quality Education and Training in Africa in the eLearning Africa conference held in Uganda
May 2008: Introducing E-learning Course Management System, The
Technological Challenges And Benefits – Daystar University Experience. Presented in the 3rd International Conference on ICT for Development, Education and Training by eLearning Africa in Ghana.
Research Interests
Ensuring quality methods and tools for teaching programming at university and tertiary colleges.
Software development tools and techniques for small enterprises in Africa, that promotes user participation and quality assurance.
Mobile Money transfer systems.
Effective e-learning and e-tutoring software systems.
