IST-Africa 2019 Conference

Nairobi, Kenya, 08 - 10 May 2019

Programme

IST-Africa 2019 Agenda

Updated: 2019-03-11 15:05:01

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Day 1: 08 May 2019

08:00

	Registration : Registration

09:00

09:00	Opening Plenary 1a: Opening Plenary

10:30

	Coffee Break : Coffee Break & Networking

11:00

11:00	Plenary Session 2a: High-Level Roundtable focused on Role of Co-Design and Innovation, Science and Technology in Achieving Sustainable Socio-Economic Development in Africa
	Chair: Paul Cunningham, IST-Africa Institute, Ireland
	Roundtable Panelists include: Dr. Jemimah Onsare, Ag. CEO, National Research Fund, Kenya Dr Gilbert B. Mugeni, Ag Assistant Director, Innovation & Research, Communications Authority of Kenya Prof. Meoli Kashorda, Executive Director, Kenya Education Network (KENET) Dr. Moses Rugutt, Director General, National Commission for Science Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI), Kenya Dr. Maxwell Otim Onapa, Director Science, Research and Innovation, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uganda Boniface Akuku, Director, Information and Communication Technology, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization

12:30

	Lunch : Lunch & Networking

14:00

14:00	Workshop 3a: WS: IST-Africa - Research Capacities and Priorities I
	Chair: Paul Cunningham, IST-Africa Institute, Ireland
	IST-Africa Initiative & African Engagement in Horizon 2020 Paul Cunningham, IST-Africa Institute, Ireland ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Kenya Jacob Njagih, National Research Fund, Kenya ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Ethiopia Miriam Cunningham, IIMC / IST-Africa Institute, Ireland ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Burundi Augustin Nsabiyumva, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Burundi ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Tanzania Mauridi Abubakari, COSTECH, Tanzania ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Uganda Loi Namugenyi, Uganda National Council for Science & Technology, Uganda

14:00	Session 3b: eHealth Issues & Application 1
	Chair: Mohamed Jmaiel, Association des Technologies de Santé, Tunisia
	mHealth Apps and Services for Maternal Healthcare in Developing Countries Gloria Iyawa, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia Smart-bot Technology: Conversational Agents Role in Maternal Healthcare Support Kevin Mugoye, Maseno University, Kenya Automated Diagnosis and Classification of Cervical Cancer from pap-smear Images William Wasswa, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda

14:00	Workshop 3c: WS: Innovation in STEM Education using Technology-enhanced Learning: the GO-GA Experience
	Chair: Célia Gavaud, MITO Technology, Italy
	Introduction Célia Gavaud, MITO Technology, Italy The Go-Lab Ecosystem Denis Gillet, EPFL, Switzerland Inquiry Based Learning in the Context of Technology Enhanced Learning and Teacher Training Rosa Doran, NUCLIO - Núcleo Interativo de Astronomia, Portugal Ongoing GO-GA Pilots Fer Coenders, University of Twente, Netherlands Interim Pilot Results, Kenya Isaac Kinyanjui, eLimu eLearning Company, Kenya Interim Pilot Results, Nigeria Olatunbosun Tijani, Co-creation Hub, Nigeria Wrap Up & Discussion Célia Gavaud, MITO Technology, Italy

14:00	Session 3d: Content Technology Applications 1
	Chair: Gift Kadzamira, National Commission for Science and Technology, Malawi
	DBI : A Model for Drive-By Intelligence Laurie Butgereit, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa FileLinker: Simple Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Using Wi-Fi Direct and NFC Brian Greaves, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Ontology-driven Open Data Enrichment Framework for Value Optimisation: The Case of National Performance Indicators for Botswana Oarabile Sebubi, BIUST, Botswana

14:00	Session 3e: eGovernment I
	Chair: Njei Check, National Agency for Information and Communication Technologies (ANTIC), Cameroon
	Improving capacity for knowledge management in county governments: Perspectives from selected counties in Kenya Joshua Ndiege, United States International University - Africa, Kenya An e-Government Assessment Framework for Service Delivery in South Africa’s Municipalities: Rational Choice Theory Approach Muthoni Masinde, Central University of Technology, South Africa Analysis of the adoption and use of ICT for e-government services: The case of Mozambique Domingos Luis Rhongo, Catholic University of Mozambique(FGTI), Mozambique Adoption of Virtualization by Government Organizations in Kenya Tabitha Kihara, Moi University, Kenya

15:30

	Coffee Break : Coffee Break & Networking

16:00

16:00	Workshop 4a: WS: IST-Africa - Research Capacities and Priorities II
	Chair: Paul Cunningham, IST-Africa Institute, Ireland
	ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Cameroon Njei Check, National Agency for Information and Communication Technologies (ANTIC), Cameroon ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Egypt Haitham Hamza, ITIDA, Egypt ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Senegal Toumane Doumbouya, Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche, Senegal ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Tunisia Mohamed Jmaiel, Association des Technologies de Santé, Tunisia ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Lesotho Lieketseng Tjokotsi, Department of Science and Technology, Lesotho ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Namibia Ebenhezer Kauhonina, National Commission on Research,Science and Technology, Namibia

16:00	Session 4b: eHealth Applications & Case Studies 2
	Chair: Augusto Nunes, INTIC, Mozambique
	Re-visiting National eHealth Strategies in the IoT and Big Data Era Anthony Maina, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya Developing a Mobile Application to Simulate Surgeries without the Use of a Cadaver Suama Hamunyela, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia Standards for Sensor Technologies that Support Mobile Patient Health Monitoring in Resource Constrained Settings Andrew Alunyu Egwar, BUSITEMA UNIVERSITY, Uganda IoT based Appliances Identification Techniques with Fog Computing for e-Health Amleset Kelati, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden

16:00	Session 4c: Technology-enhanced Learning I
	Chair: Lefa Thamae, Department of Science and Technology, Lesotho
	A Learner Model for Adaptive e-Leaning Based on Learning Theories Selina atwani Ochukut, University of Nairobi, Kenya Contributions and Shortcomings of Classical Learning Theories as Applied to E-Learning: A Literature Review Rachael Kibuku , KCA University , Kenya Perceptions on Using E-learning in Preserving Knowledge on Namibia's Indigenous Medicinal Plants Katazo Amunkete, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia

16:00	Session 4d: Content Technology Applications 2
	Chair: Zacheous Kantchowa, NCST, Malawi
	Mobile Technology as an Enabler of Innovation in Kenya’s Micro, Small and Medium Establishments Eliud Moyi, Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), Kenya An Extensible Framework for Developing Android Image Processing Applications. Bulelani Gunu, University of Fort Hare, South Africa A Noticeboard Application Using Context Aware Services: Case of Strathmore University, Kenya Bernard Shibwabo, Strathmore University, Kenya

16:00	Session 4e: eGovernment II
	Chair: Joshua Ndiege, United States International University - Africa, Kenya
	Empirical Assessment of the Effectiveness of Business Intelligence Tools: Case of Free State Government Departments Tanki Eusebia Masekoala Moloabi, Central University of Technology, South Africa Development of Extension Procedures to enhance web based e-Government System with SMS Mobile based Service. Aklan M. Majaliwa, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Proposed Model for Visual and Intuitive Crime Investigation Based on Associative Rule Mining Technique (VICIBARM): A Case Study of Kenya Edigar Adero, Technical University of kenya(TUK), Kenya

17:30

	End of Parallel Sessions

Day 2: 09 May 2019

09:00

09:00	Workshop 5a: WS: IST-Africa - Research Capacities and Priorities III
	Chair: Paul Cunningham, IST-Africa Institute, Ireland
	ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Mozambique Augusto Nunes, INTIC, Mozambique ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Malawi Gift Kadzamira, National Commission for Science and Technology, Malawi ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Botswana Phodiso Potesh Phole, Department of Telecommunications & Postal Services, Botswana ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Eswatini Lwandle Simelane, Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Eswatini ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in South Africa Zamokwakhe Dlamini, Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Mauritius Ashwin Seegolam, National Computer Board, Mauritius

09:00	Session 5b: eHealth Applications 3
	Chair: Charmayne Hughes, San Francisco State University, United States
	Development of an Upper Extremity Stroke Rehabilitation mHealth Application for sub-Saharan Africa: A Usability Study Charmayne Hughes, San Francisco State University, United States Enabling Semantic Interoperability of Crowdsourced Disease Surveillance Data for Namibia through a Health-Standards-Based Approach Nikodemus Angula, Durban University of Technology, South Africa Application of Data Visualization for Improved Health Care Insurance Management using QlikView Mwirigi Kiula, Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital, Kenya eHealth in Hospital Information Management Mateus Padoca Calado, Universidade Agostinho Neto, Angola

09:00	Session 5c: Technology Enhanced Learning Issues 2
	Chair: Lieketseng Tjokotsi, Department of Science and Technology, Lesotho
	A Generic Framework for eLearning adoption Zebiba Abegaz, Wollo University, Ethiopia A Gamification Model for eLearning Platforms Samuel Kamunya, South eastern University , Kenya A Review of Mobile Learning Considerations in Open Distance Learning and Access to Higher Education Elizaphan Maina, Kenyatta University, Kenya

09:00	Session 5d: Societal Implications of Technology - Innovation
	Chair: Mauridi Abubakari, COSTECH, Tanzania
	Contextualising Innovation in Africa: Knowledge Modes and Actors in Local Innovation Development Antero Järvi, University of Turku, Finland Creation of CERID: Challenge, Education, Research, Innovation, and Deployment “In the Context of Smart MicroGrid” Masoumeh Ebrahimi, KTH, Sweden

09:00	Session 5e

10:30

	Coffee Break : Coffee Break & Networking

11:00

11:00	Session 6a: Cyber Security Issues 1
	Chair: Haitham Hamza, ITIDA, Egypt
	Fostering the Culture of Cyber Security Alfredo M. Ronchi, Politecnico di Milano, Italy A Review of Security Techniques against Black hole Attacks in Mobile Ad hoc Networks Ephantus Gichuki Mwangi, Kirinyaga University, Kenya Verifying Literal and Conceptual Consistency for Anti-Phishing Nureni Azeez, North-West University, South Africa

11:00	Workshop 6b: WS: mHealth4frika
	Chair: Paul Cunningham, IST-Africa Institute, Ireland
	mHealth4Afrika Initiative Paul Cunningham, IST-Africa Institute, Ireland mHealth4Afrika System Miriam Cunningham, IIMC / IST-Africa Institute, Ireland Results from mHealth4Afrika pilot sites in Ethiopia Binyam Tilahun, University of Gondar, Ethiopia Results from mHealth4Afrika pilot sites in Kenya Emmanuel Kweyu, Strathmore University, Kenya Results from mHealth4Afrika pilot sites in Malawi Chipo Kanjo, University of Malawi, Malawi

11:00	Session 6c: Technology Enhanced Learning Applications 1
	Chair: Lwandle Simelane, Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Eswatini
	Glove Based Sign Interpreter for Medical Emergencies Sheila Mugala, Makerere University, Uganda WhatsApp as Part of Blended Learning Model to Help Programming Novices Tlou Ramabu, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa CS Challenger: Gamifying the Learning of Computer Science Concepts through a Mobile Application Platform Collins Oduor Ondiek, United States International University- Africa, Kenya Cloud Based Tutorial Management System to Enhance Student Participation in Learning John K. Thuku, Kenyatta University, Kenya

11:00	Session 6d: Societal Implications of Technology
	Chair: Ebenhezer Kauhonina, National Commission on Research,Science and Technology, Namibia
	Television White Space Opportunities and Challenges: What Next for the Developing Countries? Moses Ismail, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Performance Monitoring of Mobile Broadband in a Developing Country Folasade Dahunsi, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria Investigating Software Development Methodologies and Practices in Software Industry in Tanzania Moses Ismail, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania The Role of Leadership in Building the Foundations for Data Analytics, Visualization and Business Intelligence Mwirigi Kiula, Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital, Kenya

11:00	Session 6e

12:30

	Lunch : Lunch & Networking

14:00

14:00	Session 7a: Cyber Security Issues 2
	Chair: Njei Check, National Agency for Information and Communication Technologies (ANTIC), Cameroon
	The Effect of Africa’s Adoption of the EU Notion of Personal Data: the Case of Examination Results Alunge Rogers, University of Turin, Italy Review: Sensitive data leakage through Android Applications in a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Workplace Mamoqenelo Morolong, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia An assessment of BYOD control in Higher Learning Institutions: A Namibian Perspective Fungai Bhunu Shava, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia The Role of Blockchain in Development Catrina Sheridan, NAFASI, Ireland

14:00	Workshop 7b: IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee Participatory Workshop

14:00	Session 7c: Technology Enhanced Learning Applications 2
	Chair: Augustin Nsabiyumva, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Burundi
	Behavior prediction in a Learning Management System CHARLES OMONDI LWANDE, UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, Kenya Towards a Personalized Adaptive Remedial e-Learning Model George Musumba, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya A Conceptual Model for Measuring and Supporting Self-Regulated Learning using Educational Data Mining on Learning Management Systems Eric Araka, Kenyatta University , Kenya Exploring the Adoption of Virtual and Augmented Reality in Enhancing Interactive Learning in Tanzania Angelina Misso, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

14:00	Session 7d: Societal Implications of Technology - Case Studies
	Chair: Toumane Doumbouya, Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche, Senegal
	Annotation Framework for Hate Speech Identification in Tweets: Case Study of Tweets during Kenyan Elections Edward Ombui, Africa Nazarene University, Kenya Situation Analysis and Technology Value Proposition for Geriatric Care for Philanthropic Social Homes in Kenya. Njeri Ngaruiya, University of Nairobi, Kenya Role of Mobile Apps in Absorptive Capabilities of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Nigeria Adedamola Tolani, University of South Africa, South Africa A Pilot E-literacy Environmental Scan in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa Antoinette Lombard, Vaal University of Technology, South Africa

14:00	Session 7e

15:30

	Coffee Break : Coffee Break & Networking

16:00

16:00	Session 8a: Cyber Security 3
	Chair: Mohamed Jmaiel, Association des Technologies de Santé, Tunisia
	Botnet’s Obfuscated C&C Infrastructure Take-down Approaches based on Monitoring Centralized Zeus Bot (ZBot) Variant’s Propagation Model Likhwa Mlotshwa, University of Pretoria, South Africa Analysis of BitTorrent P2P network as a strategy for survivability of networks using NS-3 Bongisa Dyosoba, University of Fort Hare, South Africa Scenario-Based Digital Forensic Investigation of Compromised MySQL Database Taurai Hungwe, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa

16:00	Workshop 8b: WS: IoT – From idea to reality (WAZIUP/WAZIHUB
	Chair: Abdur Rahim, FBK, Italy
	WAZIUP cost-effective and open IoT solutions Abdur Rahim, FBK, Italy WAZIHUB IoT Innovation Program Emmanuel Kweyu, Strathmore University, Kenya WAZIHUB IoT start-ups in iLabs Margaret Njenga, Strathmore University, Kenya ACEIoT and WAZIUP collaboration Santhi Kumaran, University of Rwanda, Rwanda

16:00	Session 8c: Technology Enhanced Learning Case Studies 1
	Chair: Madoda Mdziniso, Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Eswatini
	MPhil in IT Governance - a postgraduate qualification for all Rossouw Von Solms, Nelson Mandela university, South Africa The Role of Technology in Monitoring Inter-institutional Lecturers’ Teaching Workload in Kenya Evans Ombati, Kabarak University, Kenya ICT support environment in developing countries: The multiple cases of school teachers in rural South Africa Samwel Mwapwele, UNISA, South Africa

16:00	Session 8d: ICT & Financial Services
	Chair: Amancio Ubisse, INTIC, Mozambique
	An Enquiry into Digital Inequality Implications for Central Bank Digital Currency Thabo J. Gopane, University of Johannesburg, South Africa IT governance frameworks and their impact on strategic alignment in the South African banking industry Mpho Raborife, University of Johannesburg, South Africa The Determinants of Mobile Phone Users’ Intention to Use mobile Phone Money Services: A Qualitative Understanding Odoyo Collins, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya

16:00	Session 8e

17:30

	End of Parallel Sessions

Day 3: 10 May 2019

09:00

09:00	Session 9a: eAgriculture
	Chair: Phodiso Potesh Phole, Department of Telecommunications & Postal Services, Botswana
	Long Range Low Power Sensor Networks for Agricultural Monitoring - A Case Study in Kenya Jared Makario, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya e-Pest Surveillance: Large Scale Crop Pest Surveillance and Control Mzee Awuor, Kisii University, Kenya Design and Implementation of a Smart Bee Hiving & Monitoring System Santhi Kumaran, University of Rwanda, Rwanda

09:00	Session 9b: Next Generation Computing
	Chair: Zamokwakhe Dlamini, Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa
	Edge Computing for Emerging Markets Addressing African Needs Mxolisi Mtshali, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa A Novel Integrated Conceptual Smart Cities Framework Leveraging on Open Data towards UN SDGs. Obwaya Mogire, South Eastern Kenya University, Kenya, Kenya High performance computing (HPC) in Africa – A status mapping and potential hybridization Francis Xavier Ochieng, United States International University - Africa, Kenya Institutional Pressures and Cloud Computing Adoption: The Moderating Effect of Organizational Mindfulness John Oredo, University of Nairobi, Kenya

09:00	Session 9c: Technology Enhanced Learning Case Studies 2
	Chair: Loi Namugenyi, Uganda National Council for Science & Technology, Uganda
	The Reality of Library E-resources Acceptance by Postgraduate students of Digital School of virtual and Open Learning, Kenyatta University, Kenya Michael Maua, Pwani University, Kenya Use and Acceptance of E-Books among Undergraduate Students Martin Mabeifam Ujakpa, University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa Enabling Quality Education In Namibia Through Mobile Learning Technologies. The High School Teachers’ Perspective Jude Osakwe, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia

09:00	Session 9d: WS: Nairobi INSPIRE Hackathon 2019 Results
	Chair: Bente Bye, Plan4All, Norway
	What is the INSPIRE Hackathon Bente Bye, Plan4All, Norway The Results from the Nairobi INSPIRE Hackathon 2019 Food Security in Relation to Earth Observation (GEOSS and COPERNICUS Relevance) Karel Charvat, WirelessInfo, Czech Republic Climatic Services for Africa Karel Jedlička, University of West Bohemia, Czech Republic Open Land Use for Africa (OLU4Africa) Karel Charvat, WirelessInfo, Czech Republic IoT Technologies for Africa Michal Kepka, University of West Bohemia, Czech Republic Agriculture Innovation Hub for Africa Karel Charvat, WirelessInfo, Czech Republic Open Data and Data Sharing in Agri-Food Chains in Africa, Runar Bergheim, Avinet Smart Points of Interest - Publication of Open Data in Africa as 5-star Linked Open Miriam Cunningham, IIMC / IST-Africa Institute, Ireland Citizen Science in Africa to Ground Truth & Exploit Earth Observation data Otakar Cerba, Plan4all z.s., Czech Republic Open Transport Map (OTM) Applications for Africa Daniel Beran, University of West Bohemia, Czech Republic Summary/Conclusions Karel Charvat, WirelessInfo, Czech Republic

10:30

	Coffee Break : Coffee Break & Networking

11:00

11:00	Session 10a: Environmental Sustainability
	Chair: Maxwell Otim Onapa, Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation , Uganda
	Leveraging Data Analytics for Sustainable Agriculture Isaac Chann, Oakar Services Ltd , Kenya The Role of ICT Tools in the Access of Climate Information in Rural Communities Michaelina Yohannis, University of Nairobi, Kenya Exploitation of calculated local temperature topography variations - a case study in Kenya Karel Jedlička, University of West Bohemia, Czech Republic

11:00	Session 10b: Global Development Case Studies
	Chair: Chipo Kanjo, University of Malawi, Malawi
	Women and ICT in South Africa: Mental Models on Gender and ICT in Marginalised Communities Carlynn Pokpas, CoLab for eInclusion and Social Innovation - University of the Western Cape, South Africa Unravelling Development Capabilities Enhanced by ICT in Informal Micro-finance Settings. Case of Women Village Banks in Blantyre, Malawi. Martin Bright Msendema, University of Malawi, Malawi Using Social Media to Support Community Development: A Case Study of E-Inclusion Intermediaries in Underprivileged Communities of South Africa Natasha Katunga, University of the Western Cape, South Africa

11:00	Session 10c: Technology Enhanced Learning Case Studies 3
	Chair: Frederic Bangirinama, Ministere de l’Enseignement Superieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Burundi
	Framework for Technology Enriched Active Class Learning of Physics in Secondary Schools in Kenya Elijah Okono, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya Effectiveness of using WhatsApp for Grade 12 Learners in Teaching Mathematics in South Africa Jose Manappattukunnel Lukose, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa Sports Coaching in Impoverished Communities Through the use of Virtual Reality Riedwaan Fakier, University of the Western Cape, South Africa

11:00	Session 10d: Technology Enhanced Learning Case Studies 4
	Chair: Jacob Njagih, National Research Fund, Kenya
	Adoption of Self-Directed Learning: A Case Study of Kenya Jua Kali Sector Elizabeth Muli, Technical University of Kenya, Kenya An Overview of the Eastern Cape eSkills Colab Training and Awareness Programmes Mnoneleli Nogwina, Eastern Cape eSkills Colab, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa Modelling TVET College’s as Alternative Centres To Deliver eSkills Training in Rural Communities of Eastern Cape Ndiyakholwa Ngqulu, NEMISA-Walter Sisulu University, South Africa

12:30

	Lunch : Lunch & Networking

13:30

13:30	Closing Plenary 11a: Strategic and Multi-stakeholder Partnerships
	Confirmed Participants include: Dr Katherine Getao, CEO, ICT Authority of Kenya Megan Bettilyon, Director, Renewable Energy and Special Projects, Global Good, US Dr. Salome Guchu, Ag. CEO, Kenya National Innovation Agency (KENIA) Dr Charity Wayua, Senior Manager, IBM Research Africa

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