Position/Status

Lecturer & Chair , Department of Software Development & Information Systems, School of Technology, KCA University

E-mail Address

rkibuku@kcau.ac.ke

Academic Qualification

• Ph.D. in Information Systems (IS) – University of Nairobi
• Master of Science in Information Systems (IS) – University of Nairobi
• Bachelor of Education Arts (Mathematics and Geography)  – Kenyatta University

Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations

Profile

I am a teacher with over thirty years in the classroom engaging learners. It gives me great pleasure to teach, guide and mentor young lives. I am also a researcher in Information Systems (IS). My primary interest is in e-Learning systems and how they can be used innovatively to increase interaction and collaboration in teaching and learning. I am also passionate in interactive IS design. My future research interest will hinge on STEM education and gender inclusivity

Research Interest

Current Research Project(s)

Selected Publications( Books, Refereed publications & Non Refereed publications )

• Kibuku, R. N., Ochieng, D. O., & Wausi, A. N. (2021). Developing an e-Learning Theory for Interaction and Collaboration Using Grounded Theory: A Methodological Approach. The Qualitative Report, 26(9), 2836-2854. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2021.4739
• Kibuku, R. N. & Orwa, D. O. (2018). Formulating an e-Learning Theory: A Grounded Theory Approach. In the Proceedings of the 2nd African Conference for Human Computer Interaction, AfriCHI’18: Thriving Communities. 3 – 7 December 2018 Windhoek, Namibia. Association of Computing Machinery (ACM). https://doi.org/10.1145/3283458.3283492
• Kibuku, R. N. & Orwa, D. O. (2019). Contributions and Shortcomings of Classical Learning Theories as Applied to e-Learning: A Literature Review. In the Proceeding of the 14th Conference for IST-Africa, 2019: Technology Research and Innovation Conference. 8 – 10 May 2019 Nairobi, Kenya. Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Xplore. DOI: 10.23919/ISTAFRICA.2019.8764886.

• Kibuku, R. N., Orwa, D. O. & Wausi, A. N. (2020). e-Learning Challenges Faced by Universities in Kenya: A Literature Review. Electronic Journal of e-Learning (EJEL), 18(2), 150-161. March 2020. DOI:DOI:doi.org/10.34190/EJEL.20.18.2.004.
• Kibuku, R. N., Orwa, D. O. & Wausi, A. N. (2020). e-Learners’ Challenges and Coping Strategies in Interactive and Collaborative e-Learning in Kenya. Journal of Education and Training Studies (JETS), 8(11), 50-61. November 2020. https://doi.org/10.11114/jets.v8i11.5004

Conferences & Chapters

• Grant Writing Workshop (2022)
• Risk Owners Training (January 2023)
• Curriculum Review Seminar (June 2022)
• Transformative Pedagogy Trainer of Trainers (ToTs) by Pedal (March 2023)
• Increasing student interest and engagement in space exploration conference South Africa (May, 2022).
• Capacity Building Workshop of University Staff on Mainstreaming Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Global Citizenship Education (GCED) in the Universities (March 2023)