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Ndiritu, A; Chandi, Rugendo; Rugendo, Caroline Marigu Nyaga (University of Nairobi, June , 2015)[more][less]
Abstract: As the country re- evaluates the achievement of Millennium goals, it becomes important for Kenya to take its toll. One of the intentions was to increase gross enrolment rate in higher education. The projection was to increase the number of students joining the universities to 450,000 by end of 2015 from 130,000 in 2008. This number was to be increased through expansion of courses done through distance education. The targeted population was of those already in employment. This group has to be able to balance the demands of their workplace and their social demands for the back to school agenda to be achieved. The University Of Nairobi School of continuing and distance education runs a course in distance education. However It has been noted that among the students who sit for university exams, many do not score 40% which is a minimum score for students to progress to the next level. The failure rate goes up to 63% with 27% out of 38% cases scoring below 40%, which is a very high failure rate. This failure rate prohibits students from graduating. it is worth finding out the cause of this failure rate. This study was carried out to find out if distance learners had a problem managing their time given the demands of the same among competing ends. An effort was also made to find out if this problem had an effect on their academic performance. From a total number of 4500 of students from the University of Nairobi in different levels of their B.Ed degrees, a sample of 650 students were selected using stratified random sampling technique .Data was collected using a mixed mode method and analyzed using Pearson correlations. The findings indicated a strong relationship between time management and academic performance (r=0.569) Description: A paper presented at the 2nd AFRICE international conference held at Kenya Science from 18th-19th June, 2015 URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3922 Files in this item: 1
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Rugendo, John; Ndiritu, Anne W; Rugendo, Caroline (University of Nairobi, June , 2015)[more][less]
Abstract: The government of Kenya has recognised education as an important pre-requisite for it to become an industrialised country. This realisation has necessitated the need to raise the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) at all levels of education. The participation rate in higher education is of importance for the populace to be able to acquire high-level skills necessary for development. This is however not possible through the traditional conventional education methods only but also through Open and Distance Learning approaches to be able to reach a large number of students. In this regard, the University of Nairobi runs a course in distance education. It has been observed that many students fail to score a total of 40% in a given course and they re-sit the failed units. The failure rate goes up to 63% with 27% out of 38% cases, which is a very high failure rate. The high failure rate and the ever increasing time taken to graduate are chronic problems in distance learning. One of the reasons why there could be poor performance is lack of post-secondary experience of whatever kind. It is therefore worth finding out how efficiency in distance learning can be enhanced. To find out the relationship between postgraduate qualification and performance in B.Ed courses, a total number of 347 students were selected using stratified random sampling technique. This sample was taken from 4,500 University of Nairobi students who were registered for the B.Ed degree in different parts of study in the School of Continuing and Distance Education. A mixed mode method approach was used in data collection. The study investigated if the independent variables ( academic qualifications ) had a relationship with the dependent variables (academic performance). Pearson correlations were used to establish if there was a relationship between the variables. The analysis indicated a strong relationship between post-secondary qualification and academic performance Description: A paper presented at the 2nd AFRICE international conference held at Kenya Science from 18th-19th June, 2015 URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3921 Files in this item: 1
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Nyamasyo, E; Juma, Q; Wambua, Brenda (in EAMARC III Conference, November , 2016)[more][less]
Abstract: This presentation is based an on-going research on Tobacco control interventions and what impact these have on cancer prevalence in Kenya. It further identifies key gaps in both policy and research documentation and makes recommendations on priority areas required to strengthen existing tobacco control programs. Description: A paper presented in EAMARC III Conference held at United States International University (USIU) on 15th to 17th November, 2016. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3919 Files in this item: 1
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Mburu, Raphael (Communication Authority of Kenya & Daystar University, School of Business and Economics, September , 2021)[more][less]
Abstract: The goals of a merger regime is to: ensure firms do not acquire, strengthen or preserve market power (dominance) that can be used to harm consumers and competitors. support the country’s broader economic policy agenda. Mergers are enforced in terms of Part IV of the Competition Act, No. 12 of 2010 of the Laws of Kenya. Review is done in terms of sections 41-49 of the Act Description: Public Lecture URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3822 Files in this item: 1
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Kamiti, Boniface (Communication Authority of Kenya & Daystar University, School of Business and Economics, September , 2021)[more][less]
Abstract: Consumer Protection Law refers to actions taken by the government to provide and ensure the attainment of consumer rights Description: Public Lecture URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3821 Files in this item: 1
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Roba (Dr.), Adano Wario (Communication Authority of Kenya & Daystar University, School of Business and Economics, September , 2021)[more][less]
Abstract: The Competition Authority of Kenya is established by section 7 of the Competition Act No. 12 of 2010 Description: Public Lecture URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3820 Files in this item: 1
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Wambua, Anthony W; Maake, Benard (IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2021)[more][less]
Abstract: Student engagement is an overarching problem in the learning context that instructors continue to grapple with. Several attempts that utilize features within the Learning Management Systems (LMSs) have been made to increase student engagement and motivation for online courses. This paper presents the findings of the adoption of completion tracking and conditional activities to enhance engagement in Moodle, a leading LMS. To investigate the effectiveness and the potential of completion tracking and conditional activities in enhancing engagement, data was collected from 90 students across four courses, further Moodle logs were examined. The research findings indicate completion tracking and conditional activities significantly increase learner engagement in online classes. These findings have significant implications on instructors conducting online classes and the development of student engagement for online courses. The present research fulfills the need to study how completion tracking and conditional activities features can be used to enhance learner engagement in Moodle LMS. Description: Conference Proceedings URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3811 Files in this item: 1
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Kagwaini, Dorothy Muthoka; Kinuthia, Francis Gitau (Kenya School of Monetary Studies, 2018)[more][less]
Abstract: Rural Kenya has challenging environment for implementation of communication infrastructure, for data and Internet services, the situation drives network operators to establish network infrastructures in urban areas leaving rural areas as underserve. This paper seeks to identify and recommend an optimal integrated technical solution that utilizes television white space and fiber optic technology, to address the rural digital divide with respect to broadband internet in Kenya. Specifically, for farmers in championing of the Food Security pillar in the Big Four Agenda. With an argument that television white space and optical networks can be integrated and deployed, with the government support to deliver an optimal cost effective solution to reach the digitally unreached and underserved rural populations. The motivation for the study is that despite the potential socioeconomic benefits and growth in demand for broadband internet, rural areas remain isolated digitally. The study, will appraise various flavors of fiber optic technology, features of television white space before going on to recommend a deployment architecture informed by the results of county situation analyses and lessons learnt from South Korea which is recognized for its quality and technology innovativeness. The contribution of this study is to encourage researchers and technologists to partner and drive higher education to the next level. Also, to ensure cost effectiveness, the government is encouraged to partner with any operators of technology to provide incentives such as tax rebates and zero rated services to make the big four agenda a reality. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3579 Files in this item: 1
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Kagwaini, Dorothy Muthoka (Daystar University, School of Arts and Humanities, 2019)[more][less]
Abstract: The rapid pace of emerging technologies is playing an increasingly important role in overcoming fundamental human limitations. While the new dispensation of Fourth Industrial Technology (4IR) introduced a realization of a successful and sustainable digital economy, it has not yet achieved a smart society of strengthening techno-ethical inquiry of technology advances in areas unseen by creators while the users change the intended use of the new technology. Technological Singularity Theory was used in this article to discuss the theoretical framework. On one hand, the end goal is to have the earth produce beings that will be immortal and be able to understand mysteries. On the other hand, the problem of immortality with self-awareness and ego will likely disrupt the business as well as the society. The main purpose of this paper is to examine the end game of humans through ‘GRIN’ technologies and the role of Educators in universities. A systematic selection of science fiction movies were selected based on secondary data collected through documentary white papers from World Economic Forum and recent European novels that formed the findings of the paper. The findings showed that ‘GRIN’ technologies was being propelled by the universities as the ‘think tanks’ and may usher in unprecedented social and political upheaval that could affect all corners of the globe. In addition, professors/lecturers could borrow ‘management by objectives’ strategy to engage students on the need for techno-ethics. In conclusion, the government and academicians’ interest in ‘GRIN’ technologies incorporated into the human body will merely provide a reimagining of what it means to be human. The paper recommended university stakeholders especially Daystar University which is a Christian university in Africa to spur guidelines for public policy towards morphological human enhancement and create awareness of this emerging technology URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3578 Files in this item: 1
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Kagwaini, Dorothy Muthoka (Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, 2019)[more][less]
Abstract: In the year 2015 the International Accounting Standards Board made a decision to stick to their core business of financial reporting. However, the need for efficient and effective ways of measuring and communicating non-financial information is paramount to ensure the realization of corporate reporting disclosure that has been at loggerheads with the traditional financial reporting. The purpose was to provide clarity in how the International Accounting Standards Board could play a more proactive role on corporate reporting disclosures by focusing on artificial intelligence. This will enable preparers to have a clear understanding of which standards would be appropriate when evaluating non-financial information. The paper adopted a qualitative approach whereby white papers from the World Economic Forum as well as journal papers were used. Drawing from the use of artificial intelligence, this paper reported on the current developments of the Global Regulator‘s taxonomy, benefits of corporate reporting disclosures by firms along with practical guidelines for mentality change of Accountants in their profession. Finally, challenges advanced by the artificial intelligence such as societal impacts were argued. It was concluded that the Global Regulator could improve the current taxonomy to include non-financial information. This paper will contribute to the body of knowledge as there is scarcity of published data related to to corporate reporting disclosure in emerging economies as well as their responsiveness to country specific regulators. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3577 Files in this item: 1