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C Prof Linda Ethangatta,
H Director, Institute of Research
& Development and Policy (ANU).
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U Conducting research is an old practice traceable to To avoid repetition of already concluded research is
B ancient times. Literature tells us that as far back as the important. A finished research project should lead to
L 17th century research was conducted systematically a process of making a conclusion about a phenomenon
I to build evidence in the natural world with examples which then will answer any unanswered questions in
C of steps taken to include hypothesis, collection of the true situation.
A information, testing the hypothesis and finally drawing
T a conclusion. In the 1600s, Aristotle expounded a theory The purpose of research should always be explicit
I called “spontaneous generation” in which experts on changing the situation under which the research
O believed that living organisms sometimes emerge problem is based. The findings should lead to
N from inanimate materials. In 1859, Louis Pasteur did important and clear action that is intended to improve
S an experiment which disproved the theory and paved life, influence policy change, or change lives of not just
way for a better theory on “biogenesis” which is in use the study community but the larger population from
52 even today. which the study population was drawn.
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S Research is important because findings coming out of Disciplines determine the procedures for particular
P sound research are used as basis for decision making research. In sociology, anthropology, and other
I critical for growth and development. Research guides disciplines in social sciences and humanities research
R innovation critical for improved welfare in all spheres may be designed around an identified goal to address
E of life. Research guides institutional growth and an issue. Such research may come after a deep search
transformation and it follows a sequence of steps to get to the bottom
of the phenomenon. Numbers do not matter, but
Today, especially in the realm of academics, the emphasis the investigation should be a thorough analysis that
is on originality.Research that transforms lives is yields what the hypothesis was set out to test. Such
the focus. Good research should impact individuals, research could be based on observation of a culture
communities and institutions. Such research therefore or groups of people. Acquired knowledge then helps
needs vast understanding of the research problem one draw a conclusion. This approach is rational, involving
wishes to investigate. Researchers begin with a broad gathering of inductive knowledge developed from
idea and then focus on a narrow view. Research begins principles and theories that point to reasoning and
with an interest in a phenomenon or subject based arguments to arrive at conclusion of truth.
on existing research or an observation. What begins
as a “hunch” needs a foundation so that it can go to In scientific research, a rigorous process formulation
a justified research topic, but this can only happen of a hypothesis is anchored in statistics. Numbers are
through deep observation, good reading, review, rigorously utilized in experiments or observations to
analysis, and interpretation of existing literature. test the hypothesis, to apply logic, and to interpret
Furthermore, it requires interacting with specialists results based on levels of significance. Scientific
within the specific study area. Deep reading of the research of such nature is thus anchored on empirical
specialist topic helps identify what has not been done observations or data that form what is considered as
or what is commonly referred to as a gap in knowledge. foundational for experimental research.

Faculty Research Grants R
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Prof Linda Ethangatta, E
Director, Institute of Research A
Development and Policy (ANU). R
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One major objective of institutions of higher learning crops are reported in research and scientific papers to H
especially universities and research institutions is to have heavy levels of aflatoxin contamination. Aflatoxin &
do research. Commission for University Education is a poison which passes from soil to crops and P
has published standards on research and innovation. household foods and it is known to cause hepatitis, U
Several guidelines are listed and one relevant to this cancer among other illnesses, and hinders appropriate B
article is one where the university is expected to child growth. Rural farmers experience major food L
facilitate its staff to carry out research and incentivize losses due to food spoilage which is traced to fungal I
them to attract funds. As part of this effort ANU has and mould infestation (aflatoxin) of poorly stored C
supported faculty and in the past year the faculty were food. The research will help in establishing linkage A
able to win competitive grants and now fully busy between poor farm practices and poor food storage and T
undertaking research, publishing, attending scholarly aflatoxin infestation thereby contribute to improved I
local and international conferences and workshops. O
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Multidisciplinary inter-institutional One major objective of institutions of higher learning S
research (worth KES 10 Million) grant especially universities and research institutions is to
by National Research Funded (NRF), do research. Commission for University Education 53
Kenya Government. has published standards on research and innovation. A
Several guidelines are listed and one relevant to this S
In 2017/2018 Academic year ANU research team of article is one where the university is expected to P
Prof Linda Ethangatta who is (Principal Investigation, facilitate its staff to carry out research and incentivize I
Dr Amos Gichamba (Co-Investingator), Dr Kimani them to attract funds. As part of this effort ANU has R
Gichohi (Co-Investigator), Dr Bonface Ngari (Co- supported faculty and in the past year the faculty were E
Investigator), Dr Kendi Muchungi (Co-Investigator), able to win competitive grants and now fully busy
Mr Stephen Githii (Co-Investigator), Dr Rose undertaking research, publishing, attending scholarly
Karimi (Co-Investigator) and collaborating partners, local and international conferences and workshops.
Dr Mwangi Muchiri (KCA University) also Co-
Investigator and Prof Anne Pertet of Tropical Center Multidisciplinary inter-institutional
of Health Institute Kisumu also Co-Investigator won research (worth KES 10 Million) grant
a grant of KES 10 Million from National Research by National Research Funded (NRF),
Fund (Kenya Government). This is multidisciplinary Kenya Government.
and multi-institutional grant will take three years to
complete. The project is titled “Use of Emerging ICT In 2017/2018 Academic year ANU research team of
to build a bridge between academic research and Prof Linda Ethangatta who is (Principal Investigation,
Health Living: A case of Aflatoxin”. The research is Dr Amos Gichamba (Co-Investingator), Dr Kimani
housed in ANU and is taking place in the counties of Gichohi (Co-Investigator), Dr Bonface Ngari (Co-
Meru and Tharaka Nithi, two counties whose soils and Investigator), Dr Kendi Muchungi (Co-Investigator),
Mr Stephen Githii (Co-Investigator), Dr Rose

R Karimi (Co-Investigator) and collaborating partners, unfeasible in the light of big data. It is in this regard
E Dr Mwangi Muchiri (KCA University) also Co- that this research aims to explore the discriminant
S Investigator and Prof Anne Pertet of Tropical Center features that characterize Hate Speech from other text
E of Health Institute Kisumu also Co-Investigator won and to investigate the feasibility of a framework for
A a grant of KES 10 Million from National Research building predictive models to automatically identify
R Fund (Kenya Government). This is multidisciplinary hate speech. Consequently, a classifier model will be
C and multi-institutional grant will take three years to used to develop a social-media monitoring tool that
H complete. The project is titled “Use of Emerging ICT analyzes, detects, and classifies tweets for hate speech.
& to build a bridge between academic research and Ultimately, the research outcome will provide a
P Health Living: A case of Aflatoxin”. The research is methodology to automatically identify its discriminant
U housed in ANU and is taking place in the counties of features of Hate Speech from unstructured Big Data on
B Meru and Tharaka Nithi, two counties whose soils and social media, specifically from the multilingual Kenyan
L crops are reported in research and scientific papers to context.
I have heavy levels of aflatoxin contamination. Aflatoxin
C is a poison which passes from soil to crops and Project Team Profile:
A household foods and it is known to cause hepatitis,
T cancer among other illnesses, and hinders appropriate Dr.Amos Gichamba is a Computer Science lecturer
I child growth. Rural farmers experience major food and researcher at Africa Nazarene University. He
O losses due to food spoilage which is traced to fungal currently heads the department of Computer Science
N and mould infestation (aflatoxin) of poorly stored and Information Technology. His areas of research
S food. The research will help in establishing linkage include ICT4D (ICT for Development), M4D (Mobile
between poor farm practices and poor food storage and for Development) and Big Data. He holds a PhD in
54 aflatoxin infestation thereby contribute to improved Information Systems from The University of Nairobi,
A health, better management of harvested and market an MSc degree in Information Technology from
S level food products. Results of the research will be used Strathmore University and a BSc degree (Hons) in
P to develop education campaigns to share knowledge on Computer Science from Africa Nazarene University.
I importance of sound postharvest practices for farmers
R and households through mobile and stakeholder Mr.Edward Ombui is a lecturer and researcher at Africa
E forums. The intervention research findings will lead to Nazarene University. He teaches in the Computer
improved health and social economic benefits among Science and Information Technology Department. His
communities that have experienced food loses due to areas of research include Natural Language Processing,
aflatoxin. Machine Learning, Decision Support Systems and
Big Data. He is a Computer Science PhD candidate at
KENET Mini-Grants 2018 Awardees for The University of Nairobi, pursuing a research work
the Big Data Category in Natural Language Processing. He holds an MSc
Applied Computer Science from The University of
From the School of Science and Technology, a team of Nairobi and a BSc degree (Hons) in Computer Science
scientists was awarded a grant by KENET for 2018. from Africa Nazarene University.

Project Profile: Mr.Moses Karani is the Assistant ICT Director at
Africa Nazarene University and an adjunct lecturer in
Considering the colossal amount of user-generated Computer and Information Technology Department
content on social media, it has become increasingly at Africa Nazarene University. His areas of research
difficult to monitor hateful content being published include Data Mining, Business Intelligence and
on public online spaces, especially during the Machine Learning. He holds an MSc in Computer
electioneering period in Kenya. Popular social media Science from The University of Nairobi and a BSc
platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram still (Hons) degree from Maseno University.
rely on users to flag and report subversive content that
is contrary to the user terms and content policies of the
respective platforms and further subjected to human
reviewers to ascertain the claims. Considering that an
estimated 2.5 quintillion bytes of content is generated
daily on social media, this process is inefficient and

Inter-Country, Inter-institutional The Project: R
Collaboration E
The broad project objective is to initiate three cross- S
Project Team: country research projects with researchers from SSE E
and partner institutions trying to solve the most A
The participation in a collaborative and capacity pressing problems in selected developing countries R
building project by ANU team of Dr Kimani Gichuhi within the area of expertise. Within this structure C
and Dr Lucy Kirima, both from Business School led there is a plan and set-up four workshops and one H
to ANU involvement in an inter-country, grant writing conference. Specific objectives include:-
project supported by the Swedish Government. The a) Develop ten African teaching cases to be used in &
Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation Bachelor, Master and MBA programs at SSE and at our
in Research and Higher Education, (STINT), was partner institutions and being free to be used by other P
set up by the Swedish Government in 1994 with the institutions in Sweden and Africa. U
mission to internationalise Swedish higher education b) Three research projects, five published articles, one B
and research. The project aims to enhance the book that captures the process from a more artistic L
quality of research and higher education, increase the perspective. I
competitiveness of universities, and to strengthen the C
attractiveness of Swedish universities. For this reason c) Develop applications and apply for funding for the A
STINT has a project in Africa whose purpose is to find SSEARC and a professorship/chair. T
common areas and interest for research, teaching and I
other areas for collaboration. The purpose of STINT is d) Exchange of 90 students going from Sweden to O
to promote knowledge and competence development Africa as part of our Master program in International N
within internationalisation. The project invests in Business. S
projects proposed by researchers, educators and
leaderships at Swedish universities. Dr Kimani and Dr e) Initiate and set-up an internship program for 20
Kirima are part of this inter-country team whose focus students in local firms in Sweden and Africa.
is transforming training and professional development:
Team members representing countries are as follows: f) Ten Bachelor and Master Theses in Africa.
Joshua (Kenya), Albert (Namibia), Lucy (Kenya),
Ganamotse (Botswana), and Mikael (Sweden). g) 100 MSEK in funding for the development of the
Another team is focusing on improving resources centre.
that support high quality learning and they include:
Sarah (Uganda), Antony (Uganda), Ruth (Namibia),
Abraham (Kenya), Kimani (Kenya), Boy (Botswana).
Project objectives are:

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Kagwathi Githii (ANU), Prof Anne Pertet Tropical Institute of Community Health (Kisumu), Dr Amos Gichamba
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New Research Proposals: In 2017/2018 academic year ANU researchers teamed up with colleagues within the R
university as well as partner universities to write the following multidisciplinary research projects and had them E
presented to National Research Grant Proposals – Year 2018 S
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No. Name Topic A
1. Dr. Amos Gichamba/Mr. Edward Ombui/Dr. R
Automatic Identification of Hate Speech on Social Media C
Laurence Muchemi from UoN H
2. Dr. Amos Gichamba/Prof. Peter Waiganjo from E-Extension Services using Multi-Lingual Interactive Voice
Response System, Web, Mobile Applications and SMS. &
UoN/Mr. Mutonga from Egerton University
3. Prof. Linda Ethangatta/Dr. Rose Karimi/ Dr. Kimani To Investigate the Practicability of Spirulina P
Commercialization in Kenya U
Gichuhi/Mr. Charles Nyaranga B
4. Dr. Collins Oduor/Prof. Peter Waiganjo/Ms. Njeri Frost Detection and Warning System Using Internet of things L
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Ngaruiya Designing and Developing a Holographic Mobile Extension C
5. Dr. Kendi Muchungi/Dr. Chao Mbogo/ (HoloEx) for the Purpose of Enriching the Levels of A
Engagement in Institutions of Higher Learning in Kenya T
Dr. Amos Gichamba I
6. Dr. Simon Obwatho Value Chain Efficiency in Smallholder Famer-Managed O
Irrigation Schemes Located in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lanks N
7. Prof. Orphar Ongiti (ASALs) S

8. Dr. Isaiah Imaita, Ms. Rebecca Wambua Mapping Out Value –Addition Investible Opportunities,
Developing Appropriate Technology and charting a
Sustainability Roadmap for Women and Youth Groups
Agricultural Enterprises in Kenya.

Entrepreneurial Universities in Africa

9. Ms. Mary Kiguru Better Teaching, Better Learning for Social Change

10. Dr. Collins Oduor Totocare Health Information System
11. Dr. Silvance O. Abeka/Dr. Collins Oduor
Adaptive Congestion Control Algorithm for Virtualized Cloud
12. Dr. Collins Oduor Data Communication

Secure Virtualized Client Server Instant Messaging through
Port-Based Algorithm–ANU JOOUST.

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A 1 Virginia Satirs Model Treatment and Kinyua, S.M.,Mbugua, International Journal of Academic
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C Production of Post- Traumatic Stress B., Research in Psychology, Vol. 4, No.1
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& Disorder Symptoms among 2007/8 Post Jagero,N.O.,& ISSN : 2312-1882, 2016
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U Election Violence Integrated Internally Kinyua, S.M.
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L Displaced Persons in Thika Sub-County,
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T 2 Virginia Satirs Model Treatment and Kinyua, S.M., Mburugu, IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social
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O Enhancement of Rational Thinking B., Sciences, Vol. 23, No2.
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S Among 2007/8 Post Election Violence Jarego,N.O.,& ISSN: 2279-0837, 2018

58 Integrated Internally Displaced persons in Kinyua ,S.M.
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I 3. Influence of Family Stability and Peer Theuri ,J., IOSR Journal of Humanities and Sciences,
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E Group pressure Ecological Factors on Mwangi,B.N., & 22(11), 43-51.

Risk Taking Behaviours Among Muriithi, W. (2017) DO1: 10-9790 /0837-2211124351

Secondary, School Students in Kajiado

North, Sub-County, Kajiado County,

Kenya.

4 Influence of Societal and Government Theuri, J., IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social

Policies Ecological Factors on Risk Mwangi, B.N., Science, 23(4), 64-77.

Taking Behaviours Among Secondary Muriithi ,W. (2017) DOI: 10-9770/10837-2304036477

School Students in Kajiado North, Sub-

County, Kajiado County, Kenya.

5 Teachers Perceptions of the Effect of Mugi, N.W., & IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social

School Ranking in Trans Nzoia West Sub Mwangi ,B.N. (2018) Science, 23(4) , 64-77

County, Kenya. DO1: 10- 9790108379-2304036477

6. Influence of Selected Factors on the Mberia ,F.K., & African Research Journal of Education and

Level of Implementation of Pre-school Mwangi, B.N. (2018) Social Science 5(2), 1-4.

Creative Activities Curriculum in Njoro Available at www.arjess.org

Sub-county ,Nakuru, County Kenya.

7 Influence of Mathematical English on Melly ,I.K., & African Research Journal of Education and

Performance of Standard Fight Learners Mwangi ,B.N. (2018) Social Sciences, 5(2), 15-25.

in Public Schools in Miriga Mieru West Available at www.arjess.org

Division, Imenti North Sub-County,

Meru County, Kenya.

8 Influence of Strategic Plans Execution on Thuranira, N.M., & African Research Journal of Education and

Academic Performance in Public Mwangi ,B.N. (2018) Social Sciences 5(2), 40-58.

Secondary Schools in Tigania West Sub- Available at www.arjess.org

County, Kenya.

9 Influence of Examination Based Ntwiga ,C.G., & African Research Journal of Education and

Teaching on the History Subject Mwangi ,B.N. (2018) Social Sciences, 5(2), 26-39.

Discourse in Secondary Schools in Available at www.arjess.org

Abogeta Division, Meru County, Kenya.

10 Rethinking Holiness: A Theological Frazier,R. Wesleyan Theological Journal Vol. 53,

Introduction No.1, (Spring 2018): 214-17.

ISBN: 978-0-8010-3067-3

11 Thinking, Listening, Being : A Wesleyan Frazier,R. Book Review, Kansas City Mo. Beacon

Pastoral Theology. Hill Press, 2014.192 pages.

ISBN : 978-0-8341-3246-7

12 A change of Heart: A personal and Frazier, R. Wesleyan Theological Journal.Vol.52 .

Theological Memoir. No.2 , (Fall 2017):

ISBN : 978-0-8308-4035-9

13 A Fresh Approach Using a Homiletical Frazier,R. African Journal of Evangelical Theology,

Lens in Biblical Preaching. Projected 2018

14 Godliness and Second Coming. Frazier,R. Global Wesleyan Dictionary of Biblical
Theology, Beacon Hill Press of Kansas

City, Projected 2018.

15 Christianity and Suffering: African Rodney, L.R. 5th Annual Conference of the African

Perspectives. Society of Evangelical Theology,

07 March,2015.

16 The Strengths and Weakness of Rodney ,L.R. 7th Annual Conference of the African

Christians Higher Education in Africa. Society of Evangelical Theology,

04 March, 2017.

17 God in the Public square. The Place of Rodney ,L.R. 8th Annual Conference of the African

Religion in Shopping , Public Morality Society of Evangelical Theology.

and Social Cohesion. 9-10 March, 2018.

18 Foundation Mathematics. Kahenya, N. P. Book Foundation Mathematics

www.amazon.co.uk and

www.morebooks.de (2017)

https://wwww.igi-global.com

19 The use of Social Media to facilitate Kahenya, N.P https://www.igi-global.com
Real-Time e-learning.

20 Company Law in Kenya and Business Njiriri, J. Lambert Publishers

Law in Kenya. ISBN: 978-620-2-07013-3 Publishing.

Christians Higher Education in Africa. Society of Evangelical Theology,

04 March, 2017.

17 God in the Public square. The Place of Rodney ,L.R. 8th Annual Conference of the African

Religion in Shopping , Public Morality Society of Evangelical Theology.

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21 Conducting effective General Assembly Musikali, L. Training course for the Board of Directors I
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22 Criminal Court Goal to ‘’End Impunity ‘’ Ojwang, D. Africa Nazarene University Law journal , A
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Reflect the Same Old Selective 2016, Presented at Gimba Conference, P
Application of 2. Ghana 16th -18th March 2016. I
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Is ICC Sensitive to the Africa Collective Leadership Forum Nairobi May 14, 2016 E

Memory of Negative use of Positive

International Law 3. Selective

Prosecution and Justice within ICC

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23 Subordinate Socially Conservative Ojwang,D., Situma, Africa Nazarene University Law Journal

Constitutions in Africa. F.,& 2016

The Case of Kenya’s Proposed Meroka, A.

Legislation on Assisted Reproductive.

24 Annual Law Journal Reviewer. Odhiambo R.O. Africa Nazarene University Law Journal

2016

25 Reviewer. Assistant Editor ANULT Ojiambo,C. Review Articles 2016 ANULJ JOURNAL

JOURNAL. ISSUE

26 Software as a Service (SAAS) Adoption Ondiek ,C. O. , Odongo. Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH &

for the Development of SMEs. ,W.O.,& Co. KG Germany ISBN :NO 978-3-330-

Opiyo, T.O. E., (March 06138-5 Published Book in February,

, 2017) 2017

27 Determining Factors Affecting Effective Kirimi,J.J., Muchungi, Lambert academy Publishing Gmbt & Co.

Implementation of ISO 27001. K.,& KG German

Ondiek,C.O., (February, ISBN : NO. 978-3-659-78870-6

2017) Published Book in January , 2017

28 An investigation of Emerging risks Ondiek,C.O., Awuor, International Journal of Research

Associated with online Banking on M.O., & Publications Volumes -2 Issue -1

Fraudlent Payments Among Tier one Ondiek,C.O.,(2018) https://ijrp.org/paper-detail /47

Commercial Banks in Kenya.

29 Adoption Framework of Software as a Omollo,R., International Journal of Scientific

Service for the Development of Small Ondiek,C.O., & Research Engineering & Technology

and Medium Enterprises. Omulo, E.T.O. (2018) (IJSRET) ISSN 2278-0882 volume 7,

Issue 4

30 Evaluation of the Effects of SAAS on Mwaniki ,P., & Journal of information Systems

SMEs in Nairobi County, Kenya. Ondiek, C.O. (2018) Engineering & Management 3(3) ISSN:

2468-4376

https://doi.org//10.20897/jisem.2018xx

31 Evaluation of Social Media Mining Omollo,R ., Ondiek, International Journal of Research

Strategies to Increase Business C.O. 2018 Publication (volume 5 issue (2)

intelligence (A case of Kisumu County http://www.ijr.org/paper-details/164

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32 Factors that Motivate Kenyans into Using Chege ,M., International Journal of Research ISSN :
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33 Investigating the Relationship Linking Zihisire, M.P., International Journal of Computer

Perceived Playfulness and M-learning Ondiek, C.O., & Engineering and Application

(SAAS model) Adoption in Higher Ireri, B.N. (2017) X1 (X), 263-277

Learning Institutions: A case of Africa

Nazarene University Nairobi.

34 Investigating the Relationship Linking Ondiek, C.O., & Ireri, International Journal of Engineering and

Self Management of Learning and M- B.N.(2017) Computer Science 6 (11) 23209-23218

learning (SAAS model) Adoption in

Higher Learning Institutions: A case of

Africa Nazarene University Nairobi.

35 ICT Integration in Education. Ondiek ,C. O. Training modules and Journals with

USAID /AED /TERD Programme

Nairobi-Kenya.

36 E-learning for Lecturers. Facilitation /Consultant Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of

May 2-5, 2016. Science and Technology

37 Award Winning Grant Deployment. UNES Consultant in Award Wining Grant deployment as

charge of Six (6) UNES consultant for Transitional

Ministries. Authority exit strategy in charge of six (6)

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38 Paper Review. (1JPC /16.10.17/0518) International Journal of Research

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39 Cloud Computing Adoption Status for Ondiek ,C. O., Conference organized by IBN cloud

Kenya SMEs. Okello,O.W., & Academy consultant Wroclaw University

Opiyo ,T.O.E. of Science and Technology, Wroclaw,

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Marketing Practices , Technological Munyuki.J.M., & King
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and effectiveness of NGOs in Nairobi Kibera, F.N., &

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plans to upgrade over 50 (fifty) classrooms to reflect
the best practices of the 21st century. The intention
is to fit the rooms with technological equipment
with the capability of enabling the lecturers plug in

and broadcast their lessons directly to the students Rob then appeals to as many as love Africa to P
remotely. With flexibility of learning in mind, there participate in these development projects. In his own A
is a intention to establish features that will enable words, he says, “We are making an impact in Africa. If R
availability of class sessions for reinforcement of you love Africa and love to teach people to fish ... your T
understanding. These tech advanced classrooms shall donations impacting generations after generations N
be fitted with cameras, both in the front and at the then this is the place to invest.” The director has E
back, ceiling microphones to capture student-lecturer appealed to donors to make a long-term difference by R
interactions, and LED monitors depending on the size investing in impacting approximately 4000 students a S
of the classrooms. These advancements are to enhance term and graduating in between 1000 - 1,400 students H
learning and facilitate global interactions locally. annually. It is his hope that the students would also I
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as appropriate by interrogating the process, asking and E
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presentations from wherever they are.

Going Green

In the going green agenda, Rob talks of a few projects. Delivery Of generator at L.T.M Campus
First, there are plans to create strategic practical classes
within the greenhouses for environment resources
management. Second, the university plans to reduce
expenses by initiating a friendlier expense/utility
mechanism. The struggle to have a consistent power
supply within the university because of Kenya Power
fluctuations saw us raise approximately USD 93,000 to
purchase a 500 Kilowatts generator that kicks in after
barely 7 seconds of a power supply cut. This generator
is however, a further expense as we have to buy fuel to
run it. Third, the university plans to have a solar farm.
Mr. North’s department has designed a technology to
harvest both water and sun for power generation.

In a one-on-one interview, Rob acknowledged facing Wiring and connection to campus grid
several challenges in raising funds for the projects. He
mentions one uphill task as zeroing in on the specifics
that the development partners would easily invest in
and convincing them to do so. Painting a picture of
long term impact in our students in a service industry
like ours has never been easy.

Inspection by VC & DVC

P Dr. Johan Tredoux His passion is to live out his calling as a
A pastor/theologian and this is reflected by and
R It was a joy to have Dr. Johan Tredoux as one of through all his ministry assignments as a pastor
T our visiting lecturers in the PhD (Religion) and teacher. Dr. Tredoux reflects: “I believe that
N programme last July. Dr. Tredoux came from the organizing principle of Christ’s Kingdom is
E Kansas City, Missouri (USA) and spent 10 days on love. My participation in Christ’s Kingdom is lived
R our campus. Together with Dr. Russell Frazier, out in shoe leather as I walk alongside people of
S they taught “Contemporary Issues in Wesleyan all walks of life to help them discover, live and
H Theology.” share the love of Jesus. Throughout this journey
I of being a pastor/teacher, I believe in being a
P Dr. Tredoux was born and raised as an Afrikaner priest and a prophet, to be a man of prayer and
S in the Republic of South Africa and was a have a balance in being a father, a husband and a
Nazarene PK (Pastor’s kid). He has pastored and shepherd of God’s flock.”
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S as well as in the suburbs of KC. of Manchester, UK (2015) in the discipline of
P Wesleyan Theology. His thesis title was: Holiness
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E Christian Holiness. He is also the second
supervisor for Ben van Vuuren – a student in
ANU’s PhD (Religion) – who is researching a thesis
titled: “Grace and Good Works in the Thought of
John Fletcher (1729-1785: A Response to
Theoretical Antinomianism.” Dr. Tredoux’s most
recent publication is Mildred Bangs Wynkoop,
Her Life and Thought, by The Foundry Publishing
Co. (2017).

Thank you, Dr Tredoux, for your investment in
our doctoral students at ANU!

Born in Kenya and attended local primary and PMruorfoeksisMorwaura
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University Education
University education at Boston College (Boston,
USA) obtaining a B. A (Economics, Cum Laude),
and an MBA in Accounting and Finance. Later
proceeded to University of British Columbia,
Vancouver, Canada for an M.Sc in Accounting.
And Finally finished a Ph. D . in Business
Education at the University of Illinois
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years in Kenya and in the United States.
University of Nairobi- Department of
Accounting, Kenyatta University- Department of
Business Education, William Paterson University
of New Jersey- Department of Accounting and
Law, Kenya Methodist University , Dedan Kimathi
University of Science and Technology, Africa
Nazarene University.

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Nampa, Idaho in the area of Management and
Dr. Darryl Johnson is a distinguished scholar Marketing. She earned her doctorate from
having acquired D. Min from Bethel Seminary in Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana, her
Minnesota USA. His Masters in Divinity from Masters of Business Administration from NNU in
Nazarene Theological Seminary and his Nampa Idaho and her Bachelors of Science in
Bachelors of Arts in Religion from Olivet Education from Olivet Nazarene University.
Nazarene University. Having served as a Dr. Johnson has come up with research projects
minister in the church of the Nazarene for over which have focused on developing the online
40 years, Dr. Johnson is passionate about helping learning programs for adults. Her teaching
leaders discover their strengths based focus is on the Principles of Marketing, Retail
leadership style and how to effectively serve Management and Business ethics.
Christ in ministry.

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In the month of March, The Global Tech Team were of Nazarene team on work and witness to renovate
on campus to do what they do best. This time around the Old New Chapel. The team that is led by Rev. Jim
they were in a group of two, One group was led by Franklin was on campus for two weeks prefacing the
Josh Williams was on both the CBD and the Leah.T interior of the chapel. We sincerely appreciate them
Marangu campus to install security cameras. The and pray for more blessings upon their lives. Bethel
security team consisted Barry, Merlyn, Eric, OG, Josh, Church of the Nazarene
Gabrielle, Keith, and Sally.

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Campus as a longevity symbol of thanks giving to the of their community project and they choose to come to
Work and Witness team. ANU.!

While the ribbon cutting ceremony was led by Dr.
Bhebhe and the team leader Josh Jorgensen, the actual
cutting was by London, the youngest member of the
team. Dr. Bhebhe extended his gratitude on behalf of
the ANU Community and reiterated the importance
of their service and their maiden contribution to
I.T infrastructure project. He emphasized that the
contribution to ANU is a seed that will convert to
the service ANU students will offer to the world in
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70 Team Skotnikoz from Strathmore Law School are the Speaking during the opening ceremony, Deputy Vice
A 2018 Regional Foreign Direct Investment moot court Chancellor of Academic Affairs Prof. Rodney Reed on
S competition winners’. The all ladies team consisting behalf of our Vice-Chancellor Dr Stanley Bhebhe, urged
P of Minna Mumma, Maria Louisa Wang’ondu and the participants to take this moot court challenge
I Angella Omondi will represent Africa in the Global seriously because arbitration is the future, “arbitration
R rounds that will be held in Stockholm later in the can reach where a traditional court might not reach
E year. The win comes with a cash award of € 1500 because of efficiency. The trust reposed by the investors
that has been sponsored in memory of Ms Noel Ferris, on arbitration is an enduring comfort. Litigation can
former president of the International Academy of Trial be costly, not flexible and at a times slow and littered
Lawyers (IATL). The funds are aimed to support the with tedious and complex legal procedures”.
teams travel to and stay in Stockholm.
In his speech, the keynote speaker Dr Richard Munang
The second best team was Team Anguren from Kabarak from United Nations Environment Program (UNEP)
University Law School and the third best team was Africa Regional Climate Change Program Coordinator,
team Zafrulla from ANU law school. encouraged the participants that they are the solution
that Africa and the world needs. “Africa’s youth can
Other categories included: no longer be statistics. It is time for you to rise and
Best male Oralist: Barnabas Tanui #TeamZafrulla be heard. But most importantly is what you and your
(Africa Nazarene University) counterparts across the continent, should be doing
Best Female Oralist: Minna Mumma #Team Skotnikov today to create the future you deserve” he said. He also
(Strathmore University Law School) praised ANU for hosting such a prestigious event and
Best Advocate: Monica Werimo #TeamAranguren. he pledged his support for future events.
This category also attracted a cash prize of €500 that
was sponsored by Prof. William Fox in memory of Congratulations Minna, Maria, Angella and Monica.
Go ye and make Africa proud!

This year’s event has been sponsored by the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs, Centre for International Legal Studies,
Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration and Triple
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present. It creates problems that don’t necessarily need aspects of a situation rather than the bad ones. This R
solving. It takes your attention away from tasks that doesn’t mean that things will turn out okay, it means E
must be done today. that You will be okay no matter how things turn out.

Everything good is built one brick at a time, including • Be Pro-active: The first habit of highly effective people.
You’re in charge! Develop that “I Can” attitude, take
our lives and our future. What you do today, how you the initiative, always try.

plan today, how you engage today is the best way of • Be Productive: Count and measure your steps, Do more
and better today than you did yesterday.
predicting what the next day will bring.
“Faith, belief, positive thinking, faith in God, faith
Plan for the future and do not worry in other people, faith in yourself, faith in life. This is
about the future. Planning is strategic, the essence of the technique that teaches. “If you can
it is rooted in actions and seeks to believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”
produce results that are thought out (Mark 9:23) “If you have faith … nothing will be
and calculated ahead of time. Where impossible for you.” (Mathew 17:20)“ According to
you are today is just the beginning. your faith let it be to you.” (Mathew 9:29) Believe—
Remember, success takes time and believe—so it drives home the truth that faith moves
effort. Yes, many times you will fail mountains.”
before you are successful. Expect Norman Vincent Peale, The power of Positive thinking
to fail, expect to make mistakes but
understand that it’s only a failure when
you don’t learn anything from it.

Deliberately increase your value to everyone around Not giving 110% of your commitment, your skills today
you. Your worth is what you have invested in yourself may rob you of the confidence and the resources that
but your value is what others are willing to pay or do you need for tomorrow’s challenges. The sparks that
for you. Believe in yourself but understand your value will ignite your future are created when you shine
through the eyes of others. “But he that is greatest today.
among you shall be your servant” (Matthew 23:11).
So be generous. Look for what you can give in every
situation, not what you can get.

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‘The future belongs to those who The youth can be kindled by being provided with skills
believe in the beauty of their dreams.’ and knowledge whilst they train or set up their own
paths in life. The late South African leader, Nelson
This famous and memorable quote by the former Mandela, believed in this vital investment in the
American First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, just about youth and has been quoted as stating that ‘the youth
summarizes what humankind can become in the are the rock on which the future is built.’ They are the
prospect if they choose to set themselves up to what future missionaries, philanthropists, leaders, parents,
they want to achieve. teachers, and professionals in various industries.
Above all, they are anointed by God.
In present times, there is a lot of forecast of how the
future shall be. The predictions are on every aspect Africa Nazarene University provides a great engine
of life inclusive of lifestyle, technology, economy, to ignite the future of the youth through great
religion, music, sports, education and so much more. opportunities in life and instills a pronounced
Organisations are setting up strategic plans that will standards through its values of ‘Character, Competence
gear them towards greater heights while individuals and Community.’ The alumni can attest to this as
are setting targets to achieve excellence. With all the most former students testify that their transition into
analysis and discussions, there is one key component the real world has been encouraging based on what
that is important for the future that could change the was taught and inculcated while on campus - most
world – the youth. importantly the element of the Christian faith and life
on which the university is grounded.
Different societies define the youth in different ways
but the basic average age bracket is usually considered Irrefutably, ‘the youth is the hope of
adults from 18 to 35 year olds. Most within this time our future’ as stated by the liberal
range are either going through tertiary education or ophthalmologist Jose Rizal adds
at the primary stages of their careers. Essentially, savour to the goal of igniting the youth
organisations and institutions can ignite the future of for a hopeful tomorrow.
such individuals by mentoring them to be outstanding
in their respective trades.

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business thinking that employs empathy, ideation, . It’s collaborative.
prototyping and experimentation to solve real-world . It posits that the way a thing looks is not a secondary
issues. For organizations seeped in this approach,
Design thinking works horizontally across the consideration; rather, things cannot function well if
organization to improve communications and deliver
new insights. It’s been called “the search for a magical .they don’t appeal to our hardwired visual senses.
balance between business and art; structure and chaos;
intuition and logic; concept and execution; playfulness We not only give customers products they want; we
and formality; and control and empowerment.” It’s give them products they love.
“the glue between disciplines”. In design thinking, we
are interested in identifying certain trends that relate . It produces products and services that have a great
to the user and in identifying the aesthetic and emotive
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Best innovative opportunities

Requirements Business User Need & Desires
Viability
Does it fit the goals of Desirability Does it align to the user
the organization? and context?

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annual one-week Design Thinking Feasibility
training dubbed Impact Week where
we welcome and train participants on Possibilities
how to use design-thinking techniques
to solve problems. The impact week is Can it be done?
a fun filled week where trainers and
participants work together to define a If you are working on a team, you will want to have
problem, understand the problem and at least one person from each area represented. If you
solve the problem. are working on your own as some team designers do,
Picture of impact week you may find that you need to play different roles
throughout the process.
Here are a few things to love about Design Thinking:
Oh, and did we mention it’s an iterative process?
. It insists business people keep focused on humans
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balance resides. the world stage. In the last three years, three teams UU U
The value of design thinking is the fact that it gives us a of students have travelled to Dubai to represent the SS S
common language and also helps different stakeholders university and participate in the Dubai Hult Prize TT T
find a common ground. Through design thinking, regional competition. This year, a team of students won RR R
people develop empathy and they are able to connect an opportunity to attend the Hult Prize accelerator YY Y
with one another. program at Ashridge Castle in London.
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sustainable businesses with Impact Week. Students to the world and challenged them to TT T
are invited to participate in the Hult Prize competition. become better innovators through LL L
This competition is an annual social entrepreneurship design thinking. ANU has produced OO O
competition organized by the Hult Prize Foundation start-ups and viable businesses OO O
and sponsored by the UN. The Hult Prize competition through the Hult Prize competition. KK K
is the largest student competition in the world where
students are challenged to solve a specific pressing

Takasmart Company is a business that motivates KoolKibanda is an upcoming startup, which aims to
communities through a reward system to collect and increase the shelf life of fruits and vegetables in our
deliver plastics to their collection agents. This has markets. The Kibanda will be fitted with a cooling
enabled communities to have clean environs and solve system powered by solar energy to ensure that fruits
the plastic menace. www.takasmart.co and vegetables stay fresh longer.

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T “If you don’t know where you are going, any road will talents, knowledge, and skills. How these combine,
L get you there” (Lewis Carroll). I like this particular creates the uniqueness between one person and
O excerpt borrowed from Chapter 6 of Lewis Carroll’s another. Dr. Clifton, who was honored by an American
O Alice‘s Adventures in Wonderland wherein Alice and Psychological Association Presidential commendation
K the Cheshire Cat converse; in 2002 for lifetime achievement and as the Father of
“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” Strengths-based Psychology, discovered that no two
82 “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the people can have similar strengths and particularly
A Cat. not in the same order. Every person has a different
S “I don’t much care where—” said Alice. combination of strengths, which enables them do
P “Then it doesn’t matter which way you go,” said the Cat. things differently. From experience, one quickly
I “—so long as I get SOMEWHERE,” Alice added as an realizes that no man is an island; therefore,to achieve
R explanation. great success, it’s important to work with others. That
E “Oh, you’re sure to do that,” said the Cat, “if you only walk long is where the concept of teamwork comes in. Those
enough.” that realize how successful teams work have learned
the art of harnessing different strengths to achieve the
In this interesting classic, Alice walks into Wonderland maximum potential of others. This leads to success in
where she is challenged to understand herself. Two current and future organizational projects.
lessons I would like to address in the classic are for one
to know oneself and that one needs to be specific about Matthew 25:14-30 speaks of how
achievement goals to succeed. making use of one’s’ talents pays
off. An awareness of our strengths
The term ‘Ignite’ in my title immediately sets me resonates well with Proverbs 20:5
thinking about fire or light. Merriam Webster defines which emphasizes knowing ones’
Ignite as giving life or energy. The future is something purpose in life. When people know
that is yet to happen or occur and I liken this to a desired their strengths, they will pursue their
outcome or destination. So when I think of giving life purposes to a desirable end.
or energy to the future, it means that I have to consider
doing things that will make my future bright, fulfilling,
motivating, interesting, and productive. Depending on
one’s goals, , a good premise is the discovery of one’s
strengths.

Strengths in this context refer to one’s qualities and
abilities that are an advantage to them and also make
them successful. Strengths are a combination of

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disposable diaper was not readily available till the 40s, civilization has brought to us - a dirty and unsightly O
and they were a luxury only affordable to a few. The environment? Surely. As the National Environment U
disposable diaper then evolved quickly in the 60’s. Management Authority (NEMA) effects the ban on T
Recent years have brought many “improvements” to plastic bags, how I wish they would do so on diapers, L
disposable diapers. Concerns were raised in the 80’S specifically. The disposal of used diapers if not managed O
without any follow-up. However, in the early 90’s, is definitely a time-bomb. Over to you, NEMA. O
cloth diaper users reemerged due to environmental K
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diaper! Dogs struggle to feed on the content in vain,

only to tear them apart and litter the environment

more. Worse still, if disposed of in pit-latrines, they

breed a serious problem during exhaustion, spoiling

machines and inviting unnecessary repairs.

I remember growing up before the era
of diapers. It was almost impossible for
someone who had not removed soiled
nappies from a baby to see faeces.
Nowadays, it’s all on display like
secondhand clothes in a market. We
were cleaner back then: washing cloth
nappies, drying them well, and even
ironing them in readiness for the next
use. What about today? At what cost
have we been relieved of the washing
and ironing? That of environmental
degradation and unsightly heaps of
disposed used diapers? Certainly!

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O the realization of the Big 4 Agenda which the President be aligned to the Big Four Agenda and the wider Vision
U rolled out as his final thrust as he concludes his second 2030. Currently, there are review processes going
T term. The Big 4 Agenda spells out the key priority areas on and they need to be done within the framework
L for the government as it works towards improving the of the country’s human resource requirements and
O pace of economic development in Kenya to make it development agenda. University programs need to
O a middle - income economy by 2030. These are food be rationalized so that more students are encouraged
K security and agricultural productivity, affordable to seek admission into programs that support the
housing, increased share of manufacturing, and Big Four priorities such as healthcare, architecture,
84 universal health coverage. By attaining the goals of this technical courses like engineering, etc.
A agenda, the government hopes speed up the process of
S realizing Vision 2030. To do this requires the support In terms of research, faculty have
P of both public and private sector. This provides an the obligation to align their research
I entry point for private sector providers of educational priorities to the developmental needs
R services such as universities. of the country. More research needs to
E be conducted in areas that are related
Universities play a key role in education which is a to the Big Four. Post-graduate students
major driver for the realization of the Big Four agenda. have to be equally advised to identify
According to the 2017 Kenya Economic Updates, research problems that relate to the
recurrent expenditure in education averages about 90 realization of the Big Four. Already,
percent of expenditure. The report explains that there the National Research Fund is giving
is scope for efficiency gains through improved teacher priority to funding research proposals
management to address the uneven pupil-teacher ratio. that fall under these areas.
The apparent shortage of teachers in some counties
could be addressed by re-allocating the existing stock Universities have a role to play in the realization of
of teachers from over supplied areas towards more first Pillar - the agricultural productivity and food
deprived areas. The remaining gaps could be filled security. Studies show that public spending on public
by newly trained recruits. Universities have a part to goods (e.g., research and development, extension
play in the teacher training programs. More teachers services etc,) are much more productive and tend to
need to be trained to address the teacher shortage in reduce poverty more than public spending on private
the country. The Teacher Service Commission also goods (e.g., fertilizer subsidies). Research studies that
needs to work hard to ensure the graduating teachers focus on increasing food production, reducing post-
are employed and deployed to areas where there are harvest wastage, and extension services need to be
teacher shortages. done by universities, including those that offer non-
agricultural courses. The Kenya Economic Update

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into computing software. As a software engineer, it the sitting government. Not only is this happening in T
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and armed gangsters are caught on CCTVs stealing the people. Software has also been integrated into 85
from supermarkets and banks alike. People still use the A
cameras despite having guards to catch criminals and our churches through the rise of the tithing systems S
even criminals themselves fear being caught on camera. P
In our homes, we cannot trust our nannies anymore and fully working on desktops and mobile devices. Are I
have to install cameras in expensive dolls to guard our R
children from their abuse. In our governments, offices they meant to victimize those who don’t tithe or for E
and financial institutions, the notch of ensuring people
don’t steal is even higher: logs have to be implemented proper financial management? Should this be left
in our systems. It is not because people are not paid the
right and standard salary fit for the job, but because it undocumented? I am not sure.
has become so natural that people need to be tracked
by software to monitor everything that they are doing. As a society, there are critical questions
What happened to working with minimal supervision? that we need to ask ourselves before
For quite some time in our Kenyan news, grand we are fully policed by software. Do
corruption cases have become the headlines. Financial we have a moral guide? Iif we do, are
officers quote the IFMIS logs and everyone wonders,, we using the guide well or do we still
what is this IFMIS that people keep talking about?. need software to enforce everything
It is a financial system that keeps logs amid all these on us? One thing I can assure you is
cases. The public demands better systems (software) that very soon, physical police forces
to ensure thieves are caught or better yet people will will be replaced by software driven
fear or be bottlenecked from stealing. The systems are robots and we have brought all this on
really policing us and I think we are losing our morality ourselves. Had we stuck with our moral
control. code, probably things would and could
be different today and in the future.

In the last year, politicians blamed the electoral system
used by IEBC and the opposition is still demanding

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A lost in thoughts. She contemplated staying the evening from view. The smoke that went up assured her all
S at home, but something didn’t let her. Her belly spoke would be well.
P large, wide even. She looked strong for a person who
I had gone this path many times. At the verge of labour, Alone, she ascended the hill. Darkness had started
R this lady still moved around the home compound engulfing most of her path, but she walked with a
E running errands. If you didn’t look at her well, you mastery of it. She couldn’t remember how many times
would have thought nothing was out of the ordinary. she had used the path. They knew each other. Nothing
Goats bleated as did the cows with their rhetorical worried her. The road was safe and soon she was going
mooing. All this was still music to this lady. She ordered to pass by the side of the hill. A rabbit dashed to the
one of her daughter to prepare supper early. “It’s going nearest bush. A late monkey swung by calm tree. Flogs
to be a long evening,” she hissed as her belly twitched cloaked piercing the silencing evening.
and ached. She still carried on. Her kids still ran around
playfully not knowing what was happening. She knew Back at home, her husband arrived and asked her
it was time. Her husband was still at work, but her whereabouts. By the answer he got, he rightly knew
kids were all grown and responsible. where she was. He said a silent prayer. He wasn’t the
one to speculate what gender he wished the child to
At around six in the evening, she left her compound be. He already had both genders lined up. He had to be
with no explanation. In those times, it was hard telling there, although restless and full of anticipation, for his
children what was happening. She used a path that children in the absence of the wife.
was just beside the cowshed. The cows followed her
as if acknowledging her departure. Dew had already It was chilly and therefore many people were gathered
started forming on the sides of the path. July, it was. around the nightfire. This meant less people were in
She had made her mind up to take the long walk to town. She braced herself more. She was almost there.
the hospital. She yearned to see her last born. She had She could see the gate of the hospital.
looked forward to the day.
“Oh! Finally I am here. She wanted to rest, but she was
She had to dodge the coffee plants that swayed with determined to be a mother again. She was ushered into
her movement. Looking behind, she could see the a delivery room where cries split the air. She worried
house vanishing as she covered the distance towards for the young moms. A word here and there, she was
the river. Barefoot, she started feeling numb, but she no longer a youth. But there’s never enough experience
threw away the feeling. She had to walk the seven in matters of birth.
kilometers passing through Karima Hill. Her joy was
the drive that thrilled her through itchy rubbing by At almost midnight, a thunderous cry pierced the
overgrown Napier grass. She jumped the stream and already noisy room. ‘Ngee’ the baby cried, I cried. It
was a new world. My mom smiled. “It’s a boy,” the

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Similar to other historical revolutions - think of the designed to address the needs of adult learners and
Industrial Revolution - Virtual Learning (VL) brings
unprecedented and definitely lifestyle-changing ubiquity of learning. Now, learning and access to
impacts to contemporary society. With the advent of
nanotechnology and quantum computing, reality has knowledge can be accomplished autonomously devoid
been digitalized. For instance, technology users can
tour cities, conduct learning exercises, and interact of teachers. Autonomous learning is the bedrock of
with friends virtually. Virtualization of life events is
enabled by platforms such as Second Life. Virtual Learning or Open and Distance Learning.

In education and learning, however, Virtual Learning Truly, the changes in the learning
alters long-established traditions, theories and edifice are astronomical. Consequently,
practices at an extraordinary pace. Before the these changes invoke a thought-
infiltration of the internet and smart devices into provoking question. How do we
our society, the belief that a trained teacher was the respond to these changes to ensure
custodian of knowledge, was ascribed to religiously. quality learning, and adopt dynamism
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected and flexibility? Quality learning in
and information ever readily available on the internet, the 21st Century is only achievable
the traditional role of the teacher has changed. Since through comprehensive espousal of
a learner, formerly a student, can access the learning technology into the learning process
resources from uncountable sources, the conventional and relentless fight against traditional
role of a teacher becomes facilitation of learning. That conservatism.
is, the traditional teacher becomes a mere referee in the
learning playground. Equally, the traditional student
assumes the role of the learner (the real player).

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chief learning theory. The essence of pedagogy entails A
the construct of leading a child (paidos). However, S
due to the ubiquity of learning aided by the internet P
and interconnectedness, adults are joining the learning I
process. Resultantly, educationalists are forced to R
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andragogy and heutagogy. These theories are mainly

I The best view
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R Secretary General of the Kenya Model
Y United Nations, Africa Nazarene
O University Chapter
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T In peace and conflict studies, we believe we can The best view over the mountains comes after the
L transform different parts of the world affected by hardest climb. I encourage each one of you to continue
O conflict into a state of sustainable peace to give room working harder and make dreams come true so that
O for the development of the human race by grace better days will come for you. Challenge yourself with
K and faith from God. At Africa Nazarene University, something new and you will find out that there is more
students have been cultured to be the employers, in you. Fight your war today to be a hero tomorrow.
88 the innovators and developers, the guiding lights, The power of free will is in your hands. Use your time
A and the peacemakers of the future. We believe that to make a difference in someone else’s life. Don’t look
S with God we will fuel the future of the human race back in regret but move on with hope. Be brave and be
P towards a healthier life. We believe that receiving an the change.
I academic degree is not the end of life. We believe that
R your endowment should be the beginning of making
E life in Christ known to the communities in need and
impacting lives positively with a compassionate
heart. At Africa Nazarene University, we believe in
transforming the world together because in unity there
is strength and what unites us is greater than what
divides us.

Faith is making something you hope for
come to reality and knowing that it is
real even if you may not see it. Simone
de Beauvoir writes: “Change your life
today. Don’t gamble on the future, act
now, without delay.” If you believe in
your lovely dreams, don’t give up. Work
hard, have faith, and eventually, you
shall make the impossible possible.
You shall make the unseen to be seen
and you shall transform the world in
good faith.

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As an environmentalist, I was one of those who jumped I am extremely disappointed to say the least, NEMA
up with joy when the then Cabinet Secretary (CS) for and the Ministry seem to turn a blind eye to what will
Environment, Prof. Judi Wakhungu declared the ban soon become a menace again! This laxity in pleasing
on plastic carrier bags. Amid opposition from the Kenya people will definitely make Kenya not achieve the
Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and several success attained by our close neighbour, Rwanda, in
traders, the National Environment Management eradicating the use of plastic carrier bags. I therefore,
Authority (NEMA) went ahead to effect the ban. I urge NEMA and the Ministry of Environment to be firm
was further impressed by the quick response from the in spelling out what they recommend as friendly to the
Kenyan populace to drop the plastic carrier bags and environment by equally banning the manufacture of
seek alternatives. Moreover, I was personally happy for this imitation of plastic bags (the reincarnated plastic
the cottage industry where there are so many people bags). Let us have real carrier bags that are durable and
with skills in making biodegradable as well as durable not pollutants of the environment when disposed.
bags, such as the kiondo; they were finally going to
have a reliable livelihood.

However, my happiness was short- 89
lived since soon after, I started seeing A
the ‘reincarnated plastic bag.’ These S
carrier bags resemble plastic bags in all P
aspects including size and durability. I
One wash of these bags takes them R
to the bin as was the case with plastic E
carrier bags. The disposal aspect is
what makes me feel that NEMA and
the CS made one step ahead and two
steps backwards. People are already
disposing of these bags the same way
they used to dispose of plastic carrier
bags! There’s no difference at all!
Besides, did NEMA or the Ministry of
Environment establish if research has
been done and determined that these
bags are biodegradable?

I The Ignition
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U ANU Oikos President (2015-2018)
S Patron- Wildlife & Environmental Club,
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R You taught me how to count using sticks and straws. Environmental issues arise due to the “constant
Y When I was in grade 7, another child who is in grade changes” geared towards meeting human needs.
O one was taught same using charts and drawings. Upcoming entrepreneurs need to be accountable for
U Then 10 years later, the same content is taught using sustainable development when igniting a project.
T a projector, field trips, and latest software and tablets. Syllabuses ought to incorporate this and let us inspire
L That is how dynamic today’s world is. So long as time the youth. The green culture movement involves
O changes as it is meant to, everything is due to change thinking and doing everything green and minding the
O especially considering the human factor. Even with environment in our daily activities. With this mindset,
K dearly held cultural practices, when we resist change, the world would be the best place to be. Let’s believe in
it does not end up well. When we do not change with ourselves. Let’s encourage one another and be examples
90 changes, the changes end up changing us. to our peers. Let our actions count.
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concerns for the well being and harmony of the

community. With isolation and resistance, comes slow

death. Choices are meant for the better.

Ignition is only of value when the
object/person/interest has his/her/its
heart to continue with the initiative
or else it all becomes waste. This
calls for evaluation before ignition. It
applies to all angles in our daily lives
and operations as parents, students,
educators, employees, entrepreneurs,
sponsors, and various stakeholders
in the initiative. When one does not
develop heartfelt interest and instead
is motivated by salary, an undesired
agenda, or pleasing others such as
parents or sponsors, then it becomes a
failed project.

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reports that aggregate returns to research spending D
is 93 percent and ranges between 8-49 percent for The housing shortage in Kenya is large with an U
extension services. This underscores the vital role that estimated housing shortfall of 2 million units. An S
universities have to play in enhancing the achievement additional 500,000 new city dwellers emerge every T
of this development agenda. year and this aggravates an already untenable situation. R
Consequently, 61 percent of urban households live in Y
Several universities have installed incubation centers informal settlements. Universities can alleviate the O
where young men and women are encouraged to develop situation by coming up with low-cost housing designs U
the innovative ideas into productive entrepreneurial that would be easy and cost effective to build with T
ventures. These incubation centers need to align locally available materials L
their priorities to the Big Four and encourage young O
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addition in manufacturing, universal health care, K
affordable housing, and food security. There is need nurse quipped. My mom looked down at me. I was
to provide a platform for sharing these ideas with the finally here. Her joy camouflaged with by many things, 91
wider population for implementation. Currently most but I still rested in her warmth. It was now Saturday A
of these ideas remain within the nurturing centers morning. She fell asleep after a battle of feeding me. S
and are never fully implemented. The University of One thing she was sure of was that I wasn’t needing to P
Nairobi, Strathmore and others have already taken be forced to feed. I liked it already. I
the lead by establishing the Annual Innovation Week. R
Universities need to establish similar platforms for At around 10 am, my mom and I were cleared to go home. E
information sharing. She was overjoyed. The trip home was tremendous, but
she made it. She was strong woman, a strong mom and
Recently the Cabinet Secretary a strong wife. My dad couldn’t hide his joy. Another
for Education, Ambassador Amina one for his family, he said several blessings.
Mohamed called for development
of essential competencies that will My siblings were elated, the small one confused. “Mom
produce the appropriate human capital is no longer having the belly,” he whispered to my elder
for industrialization of the region. brother. That earned him a fancied fist on his head
While addressing the delegates at 6th (ngoto). My dad looked on, smiled at them and silently
Academia, Public-Private Partnership walked over to mum. He held me and smiled even
Forum, she said that public funding more. I guess I looked smaller than the others when he
for academic research (R&D) and held them the same way.
curricula was poorly aligned with the I grew up in the love of my brothers and sisters. My
changing needs of the knowledge parents were and still are the best.
economy, saying this was compounded On the way I have met friends, found love, and
by declining quality and inadequate witnessed God. It’s all I wished for and many more joys
infrastructure. The CS statement are on the offing.
underscored the need for more
partnership and funding in the area of
research and development.

In relation to achieving the second pillar, universities
have recently been accused of making statutory
deductions and failing to remit the same to the
government. In order to achieve Universal Health
Care, the government has to strengthen NHIF and so
it is important for universities to enforce statutory
deductions and ensure these funds are remitted to the
government on time. There is the option of negotiating
medical insurance schemes for University students

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Kukkiwon “The importance of sports has not been sufficiently
championship appreciated by African governments for it to be
integrated into their national development plans.
Africa Nazarene University hosted the first ever There is no doubt that sports could play a critical
Kukkiwon championship tournament in Africa at the role in attaining peace, development and stability
Helstrom Student Centre, Leah T. Marangu campus in in Africa.” Noted our Vice-Chancellor Dr Stanley
Ongata Rongai. The Kukkiwon, which is fast gaining Makhosi Bhebhe
ground in Africa, is a national event that is promoted
by the World Taekwondo Headquarters in Kukkiwon, In his part, H.E Kwon Young Dae pledged to support
South Korea. Unlike the regular Taekwondo sporting activities reiterating that institutions and
championship where members only compete in governments need to give sports all the attention it
sparring, in this particular competition, they get to deserves.
compete in three different aspects of Taekwondo;
sparring, patterns and breaking. Africa Nazarene University team were among those
that were honored, Joyce Ndinda Kyole, a peace and
The high-level event was attended by the Korean conflict student at the CBD campus was third in the
Ambassador to Kenya His Excellency Kwon Young ladies breaking category and brought home a bronze
Dae, Prof. Ndirangu Kioni, Vice Chancellor Dedan medal while Brian Obebo, a Computer Science student
was second in the men’s sparring category and was
awarded a silver medal.

All in all, the Kukkiwon championship tournament
lived up to its billing and we would like to thank
everyone who took part in ensuring that it was
successful.

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Africa Nazarene University sport teams comprising Soccer: Finished 6th out of 12 teams
of soccer, handball, volleyball, netball, basketball Handball men: Finished 8th
and hockey teams recorded good results at the Volleyball men - Finished 6th
Nairobi South Kenya Universities Sports Association Volleyball ladies - Finished 9th
(NASOKUSA) League which was held in Taita Taveta Hockey men - Finished 7th
University begun in September 2017 and ended in
March 2018. Netball ladies: Finished 5th

The overall results are as below: The Dean of students office confirms there was an
Basketball men: Out of the 12 participating incredible improvement of performance for all the
Universities, our team emerged the winners. teams as compared to the 2016 - 2017 season.

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Light Theatre Production Club

Mercy Bibian Awuor,
Member, Light Theatre Production

With Mr. Mochache Peter as our patron, the drama ..- third
club, Light Theatre Production (commonly known Solo verse - Sheila Nkonge - third
as LTP), has become more of a home than just a Mime - Emmanuel Scott Fataki - third.
co-curricular activity. It brings students together The club performs skits and presents poems that teach
irrespective of their majors, courses, schools, or even about character competence and community. We have
country. This club offers more than just relaxing hosted shows in schools. We also engage in community
students’ minds since it also helps the students to services, for instance cleaning Rongai market, since we
grow their talents, encourages discipline, and teaches believe in giving back to the community. We want to
teamwork. Success is obtained from hardwork and motivate the youth by giving them live examples which
success never grows old. will act like convincing powers.

This year under the leadership of Andrew Mwangi, as Two of our goals, as the LTP family, are to grow as a
the chairman being deputised by Philemon Karu, we strong team and come up with commercial plays.
added two trophies to the school’s trophy cabinet from
I want to conclude by thanking the university’s
..the National level of the Drama Festivals: administration on behalf of the Light Theatre
Stand up comedy - Ebuka Henry Umeobi Production for their selfless contribution towards
Most promising actress - Sheila Nkonge our talents by supporting us throughout this journey
and being part of our success story. We as the Light
.In addition, the following awards were received: Theatre Production are going to stay loyal and keep
Sheila Nkonge - Peace and Conflict Resolution - best lighting the institution and even making the whole
piece. world brighter as days go by.

.Best actor - Philemon Karu - second runner up.
.“The Bondage” - a modern dance - second
.“The Heiress” - a play (scripted by Director Pithon)

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Registered with NEMA as an EIA/EA centre.

Day Program – 3 weeks
Evening Program – 5 weeks

Field trips (Saturdays 9:00am-4:00pm)
Venue: Nairobi (Agrho-House)
Requirement: At least a first degree from a recognized university
Successful candidates qualify for registration by NEMA.
Cost: Ksh. 45,250

Contact us for Dates when Intakes are open

Tel: Contacts: 0703970520 / 0703970525 / 0733874111
Email: [email protected] | [email protected]

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Why ANU

Diversity and Exposure
The ANU community is diverse and consists of a
multicultural student and a staff body over 11 countries
within and without the African Continent.
Academic Excellence
ANU demonstrates academic excellence in the graduates
we produce and the recognition we receive globally for
innovation, during international competition and world
class events.
Character Formation and Leadership
We lay specific emphasis on character formation as it is one
of the values in which the institution is grounded on. We
recognize that an individual’s character is the basis of his
being and a compass of decisions and choices.
Individualized attention
ANU has a low student-lecturer ratio with small classes that
cater for special academic attention to all students. Quality
and support of academic staff provides excellence in
teaching. We also provide a flexible and interactive learning
experience.
Career and Internship Placement Support
The Career Services Office assists students to have a
smooth transition from university to employment.
Students are able to identify and fulfill their career goals
and the office links them with industry professionals.
Academic Advising
Students are allocated specific lecturers who guide them
in selecting career options in their areas of strength , inter-
est, passion and talent. This ensures that all our students
imparted with the right skills that enables to them to excel
in any work environment in which they are placed.

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