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Dr. Paul Abuonji Ph.D,

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Dr.-Paul-Abuonji-PhD

Designation

Senior Lecturer

Staff E-mail Address

pabuonji@kcau.ac.ke

Previous Titles

  • Head of Information Communication Technology (ICT), KCA University

Academic Qualification

  • PhD in Information Technology Security and Audit (2019).
  • MSc in Information Technology Security and Audit (2014).
  • Master of Business Administration –Strategic Management (2011).
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – MMUST (2007)

Profile

Paul Abuonji is currently a Senior Lecturer in Information Systems Security, in the School of Technology, at KCA University.

Previously, I served as the Head of ICT and part-time lecturer at KCA University. In this role I was tasked with the responsibility of spearheading a deliberately conceived, carefully monitored digital transformation agenda aimed at improving service delivery, cost-cutting and reengineering the University’s business processes to meet the current fast-paced industry and clients demands without jeopardizing security of systems and data. At the same time, I continued scholarship by teaching, publishing and supervising postgraduate students.

Before taking up that assignment at KCA University, I was the Associate Director of ICT and Lecturer at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology. In the same university, I also served as the Head of ICT Security, where I designed, implemented, monitored and audited ICT security systems of the university. Besides, I was also the Lead Champion for ISO 27001:2013- ISMS certification standard in the University.

Prior to my appointment and JOOUST, I was a Lecturer at Great Lakes University of Kisumu where I was also the Head of Department of Information Technology and ICT Manager. I successfully developed teaching curricula for BSc. Information Technology, Diploma in Information Technology and Certificate in Information Technology and effectively established the department of IT in Great Lakes University which I headed for about four years before resigning to take up a job at JOOUST.

Selected Publications: Books, Refereed publications & Non Refereed publications

  •  Omol, E., Kibuku, R. & Abuonji, P. (2025); Cybersecurity With Quantum Cryptography: An Analysis of Current Techniques And Future Trends; International Journal of Science, Technology & Management, ISSN: 2722 – 4015; https://ijstm.inarah.co.id
  • Odhiambo, G., Omollo, R & Abuonji, P. (2024); Towards Digital Forensic Readiness: A Framework for Financial Service Providers. East African Journal of Information Technology, 7(1), 92-107.  https://doi.org/10.37284/eajit.7.1.1897
  • Omol, E., Mburu, L. & Abuonji, P. (2024); Pioneering Digital Transformation in Africa: The Path to Maturity Amidst Unique Challenges and Opportunities; Canadian Journal of Business and Information Studies, 6(2), 35-48, 2024; ISSN: 2663-7820 (Online) & 2663-7812 (Print)
  • Omol, E., Onyango, D., Mburu, L. & Abuonji, P. (2024); Application Of K-Means Clustering For Customer Segmentation in Grocery Stores In Kenya; International Journal of Science Technology & Management · January 2024 DOI: 10.46729/ijstm.v5i1.1024.
  • Omol, E., Onyango, D., Mburu, L. & Abuonji, P. (2024); Anomaly Detection In IoT Sensor Data Using Machine Learning Techniques for Predictive Maintenance In Smart Grids; International Journal Of Science Technology & Management · January 2024 DOI: 10.46729/ijstm.v5i1.1028
  • Omol, E., Onyango, D., Mburu, L. & Abuonji, P. (2024); Apriori Algorithm and Market Basket Analysis to Uncover Consumer Buying Patterns: Case of a Kenyan Supermarket; Buana Information Technology and Computer Sciences (BIT and CS) · June 2024 DOI: 10.36805/bit-cs.v5i2.6082
  • Omol, E., Mburu, L. & Abuonji, P. (2024); Unlocking Digital Transformation: The Pivotal Role of Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Strategies; International Journal Of Knowledge Content Development & Technology · May 2024 DOI: 10.5865/IJKCT.2024.14.3.077
  • Omol, E., Mburu, L. & Abuonji, P. (2023); Digital Maturity Action Fields for SMEs in Developing Economies; Journal of Environmental Science Computer Science and Engineering & Technology · June 2023 DOI: 10.24214/jecet.B.12.3.10114.
  • Agunga, L. A., Agola, J. Abuinji, P. (2021); Enhanced Information Systems Success Model for Patient Information Assurance; Journal of Computer Science Research | Volume 03 | Issue 04 | October 2021  http://ir.jooust.ac.ke/handle/123456789/10939
  • Abuonji, P. (2021); Discovery and Diminution of Variance between Actual and Expected Outsourced Bandwidth Supply in Corporate Network Infrastructure; J. Advanced Networking and Applications, Volume: 13 Issue: 01 Pages: 4833-4838(2021) ISSN: 0975-0290 https://oaji.net/articles/2021/2698-1630317672.pdf
  • Gitau, J., Rodrigues, Anthony & Abuonji, P. (2020); Proto-type Intelligent Log-based Intrusion Detection System; J. Advanced Networking and Applications Volume: 12 Issue: 01 Pages: 4519-4527(2020) ISSN: 0975-0290 http://ir.jooust.ac.ke/handle/123456789/8863
  • Abuonji, P., Rodrigues A. J. & Raburu, O. G (2018); A Stratified Cyber Security Vigilance Model: An Augmentation of Risk-Based Information System Security; Transactions on Networks and Communications; Society for Science and Education, UK; Vol. 6, Issue 5, pp. 16-29, ISSN: 2054 -7420 https://journals.scholarpublishing.org/index.php/TNC/article/view/5166
  • Abuonji, P., Rodrigues A. J. & Raburu, O. G (2018); Load Balanced Network: Design, Implementation and Legal Consideration Issues; Transactions on Networks and Communications; Society for Science and Education, UK; Vol. 6, Issue 5, pp. 41-58, ISSN: 2054 -7420 https://journals.scholarpublishing.org/index.php/TNC/article/view/5099
  • Abuonji, P. (2012). Experiential Computing: A Strategic Approach to Enhancing Efficiency in Universities. Lambert publishers, Saarbrücken, Germany, 60 pages.https://www.amazon.com/Experiential-Computing-Strategic-Efficiency-Universities/dp/3848406624

Poject Done

  • “Implementing a Secure Messaging Solution using Enhanced Zimbra Collaboration Suite.”
  • “Experiential Computing as a Strategic Approach to Enhancing Efficiency in Learning Institutions in Kenya”

Research Interest

  • Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
  • Big Data Storage & Analytics
  • Data Science
  • Emergent Behaviour in Multi-Agent Systems and Autonomous Machines

Thesis

  • Thesis: “A Stratified Cyber Security Vigilance Model for a Corporate Information Technology Infrastructure.”

Conferences & Chapters

  • In 2019, presented a paper in the 2nd JOOUST International Scientific Conference: Machoka, F., Otieno, F., Liyala, S., Rodrigues, A. & Abuonji, P. (2019), Crowdfunding Mobile Money System. Conference proceedings, 2nd JOOUST International Scientific Conference.

Research Grants

  • In August 2020 together with two (2) others, jointly brought to the University a Grant of 70 high-end Dell servers, one T1600 juniper router and other networking equipment worth over Ksh. 50 million.
  • In January 2021 together with three (3) others, we won a research grant from Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) for Early Career Researcher (ECR) training.
  • In January 2021, I was part of a team that successfully bided for an Institutional Development grant from VLIR-OUS Belgium worth over Ksh. 600 million.

Research Quality

  • ResearchGate

  • Google Scholar

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Dr. Paul Abuonji Ph.D,
Dr.-Paul-Abuonji-PhD
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