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    ICT for Sustainable Development without Digital Divide in Africa
    (2020-04-25)
    One of the most noteworthy challenges in society in the 21st century is sustainable development. The usefulness of ICT has led to an overwhelming demand for electronics such as computers and mobile phones. ICT is vital for poverty reduction and in the growth of sectors such as agriculture, business, health, education etc. Applying ICT to drive any development has its advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, its measurement should be focused on whether the benefits outweigh the pitfalls. The purpose of carrying out this research is because most development initiatives in Africa are being undertaken with the use of ICT. Therefore, this paper surveys the literature on ICT for sustainable development without the digital divide and how ICT can lead to un-sustainability in Africa. Findings indicate that driving sustainable development through ICT initiatives bring much greater benefits than negative consequence.
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    The Role of ICT in Social Inclusion: A Review of Literature
    (2023-01) Muchiri, Njoki; Wabwoba, Franklin
    The questions we seek to answer in this paper are; Have ICT contributed to enhance social inclusion? Has use of ICT brought new forms of exclusion? And what is the way forward in using ICT for an inclusive society? Desk Top research was used. From the findings, one form of exclusion often leads to another, resulting to a cycle. a spanner and Nut Model was developed to show how Knowing which exclusion to reduce in order to break the cycle is critical in determining the type of ICT and how to apply it in order create an inclusive society.
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    Evaluation of ICT Integration in Performing Administrative Functions In Technical Training Institutions In Nyeri and Nairobi Counties, Kenya
    (2023-08) Mwangi, Gatembu R.; Njoka, Johannes; Kimosop, Maurice; Murumba, Joan Wakasa
    : In the contemporary society, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been identified as the most important enabler and driver of processes in institutions and organizations. The purpose of this study was to examine the level of (ICT) integration in performance of administrative functions in Technical Training Institutions (TTIs) inNyeri and Nairobi Counties in Kenya. The objectives of the study were to; Evaluate ICT integration in the performance of administrative tasks in the management of TTIs and Compare the levels of integration of ICT in the technical institutions in the two Counties in Kenya. The study tested the null hypothesis: Ho1: There is no significant difference between the level of ICT integration in administrative tasks in technical institutions in Nyeri and Nairobi counties in Kenya. This study was guided by the Adaptive Structuration and Technical Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) theories as the theoretical framework.The study adopted the mixed methods research design. The target population was 1026 TTI employees comprising of 10 Principals, 1006 lecturers and 10 Bursars in Technical Training Institutions in Nyeri and Nairobi Counties. A sample size of 290 lecturers were selected using the stratified random sampling while the 10 bursars and 10 principals were selected using purposive sampling. Questionnaires and interview schedules were used as data collection instruments. The questionnaires were administered to the lecturers while the interview schedules were used for the principals and bursars. The results of hypothesis testing using the t test revealed that the level of ICT integration in administrative tasks in TTIs in Nairobi County was higher than that of TTIs in Nyeri county. The null hypothesis was therefore rejected. Thus, the study recommended that there is need for the government to strengthen the ICT policy in order to enhance resource allocation by the ministry and respective institutions required to deepen integration of ICT in Kenya. Through the ICT policy, the government should also have an annual performance target for every institution to file reports on their levels of ICT integration on all their operations
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