Browsing by Author "Oyile, Paul Oduor"

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Assessing Preparedness for Smart Farming and Technology Adoption among Kenyan Farmers
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, 2024-09-16) Gichuki, Dennis Karugu; Mbuguah, Samuel Mungai; Owoche, Patrick Oduor; Oyile, Paul Oduor
Agriculture is crucial in reducing poverty, promoting economic prosperity, and ensuring food security for the world’s growing population, which is expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050. This sector is vital to the global economy, contributing significantly to GDP and providing jobs for a large workforce. Precision agriculture and e-commerce advances have proven beneficial, boosting crop yields and rural incomes. Sub-Saharan Africa faces similar agricultural challenges as it anticipates a population of 2.1 billion by 2050. Although the region has made strides in expanding farmland and labour, improvements in crop yields have been limited. The digital revolution offers new opportunities to tackle issues such as undernutrition by improving access to information and technology. In Kenya, with a population projected to reach 95 million by 2050, expanding food production is a pressing challenge. Significant hurdles include declining soil fertility, inadequate water management, and a lack of technical support. While technologies like Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) and Machine Learning (ML) have the potential to enhance agricultural productivity, their adoption is constrained by infrastructure issues, high costs, and a shortage of technical expertise. Addressing these barriers and improving farmer education is essential to fully realising these technologies' benefits.
Transforming Education Through ICT4D: An empirical review on digital tools and innovative learning solutions
(World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, 2025-04-29) Oyile, Paul Oduor; Nambiro, Alice Wechuli
This paper presents an empirical review of the transformative potential of Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) in the education sector. It explores how digital tools and innovative learning solutions are reshaping the educational landscape, particularly in developing countries, by enhancing access, quality, and equity in education. The review draws upon recent empirical studies, case studies, and policy reports published between 2020 and 2023 to provide an up-to-date analysis of the opportunities, challenges, and best practices in leveraging ICT4D for educational transformation. The findings highlight the significant progress made in the adoption and integration of digital technologies in education, such as mobile learning, online platforms, and educational software. However, the review also reveals persistent challenges, including the digital divide, infrastructure limitations, and the need for teacher training and support. The paper concludes by proposing a framework for harnessing the transformative power of ICT4D in education, emphasizing the importance of context-specific approaches, multistakeholder collaboration, and a focus on sustainability and scalability.