Browsing by Author "Ronoh, Lilian Cherotich"

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Evaluating AI-Blockchain–IoT Capabilities and Effects on Transparency in Kenyan Seed Supply Chain
(International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, 2025-09-06) Ronoh, Lilian Cherotich; Mbuguah, Samuel Mungai; Ronoh, Richard K.
Agricultural sector plays a very crucial role in Kenyan national economy and within it, is the seed sector which is it’s driver and sustainer. Despite the strides that have been made towards digitalization of the seed sector, still, there are challenges facing it, one of them being lack of transparency. This has resulted in farmers purchasing counterfeit seeds which have adverse effects on the overall crop yields and great financial losses to farmers. This study sought to evaluate the capabilities and the effects of integrating AI-Blockchain-IoT technologies to improve transparency within the seed supply chain. Data was collected from KALRO and KSC staff, farmers and agro-dealers through questionnaires and interviews and data analyses carried out were both descriptive and inferential. Findings revealed varying perceptions on the capabilities of these technologies which show that more awareness needs to be done to enlighten the stakeholders on the benefits of these technologies as well as benefits of their integration. In addition, the findings on the effects revealed that integration of AI-Blockchain-IoT technologies has a statistically significant positive effect on transparency in the seed supply chain. This study contributes to practice by providing insights into technologies that can enhance transparency so that all stakeholders can have clear visibility and access to information on the entire seed supply chain operations.
Factors affecting requirements elicitation for heterogeneous users of information systems
(International Journal of Computer Science Engineering and Technology, 2015) Ronoh, Lilian Cherotich; Muchiri, Geoffrey Muketha; Wabwoba, Franklin
Modern organizations keep up with the fast changing technology through successful information systems development and integration to automate their business operations. Among others, this can be achieved through effective requirements elicitation which a sub-phase of requirements engineering. It is recognized as one of the most critical, knowledge-intensive phase therefore determining the overall success or failure of the information system. In a setup whereby users are heterogeneous by nature, requirements elicitation becomes quite challenging. To improve the effectiveness of the requirements elicitation process from this type of users, the analysts should determine the factors that affect this process which are unique to this type of users. To address this issue, we have conducted research in two Kenyan public universities whereby information systems users are heterogeneous in nature. The objective of the study was to determine the factors that affect requirements elicitation process among heterogeneous user groups of information systems. Nine factors were identified by using multiple regression analysis namely, users’ availability, users’ and analysts’ diverse cultural background, users’ geographical distribution, communication issues, users’ awareness and training on the process, technique used, institutional politics and bureaucracy, requirements elicitation policy and user's cooperation & motivation. These factors form a practical guide that can help analysts to consider before carrying out requirements elicitation from heterogeneous users.
Harnessing Information Communication Technology to Promote Healthcare Access by Women Living in Rural Areas : Opportunities and Challenges
(International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, 2022-06-28) Ronoh, Lilian Cherotich; Wechuli, Alice Nambiro
In today’s world, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is the driving force behind all economic, financial, technological and social developments. It is a tool that has reached and impacted individuals, organizations and nations globally. In the last couple of decades, ICT has revolutionized the medical field in a tremendous way. ICTs have impacted healthcare sector through sharing of public health information, diagnosis and treatment, facilitation of collaboration and cooperation among healthcare workers, remote consultation, effective health research, monitoring health incidences and improving overall efficiency of healthcare facilities. In this paper, desktop exploratory study was conducted to find out how ICT can be harnessed to promote healthcare access by women in rural areas considering associated opportunities and challenges. It looks at uptake of ICT in healthcare in developed countries versus developing nations. It concludes by outlining the opportunities and challenges associated with the application and use of ICTs by women living in rural areas.