Prof. Samwel Mungai Mbuguah

Academic Qualification

Field of Specialization

• Software Engineering

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE)
• Association of Computing Machinery (ACM)
• British Computer Society (BCS) and
• Association of Computing Professional of Kenya

Professional Services

Professional Research Interest

Research Experience and Funds Attracted

Consulting Services

Selected Publications : Scientific Articles Published in Refereed Journals

2025

• Leveraging emerging trends for Technological advancement in Africa in Proceeding of IEEE Xplore 2025 https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome/10850889/proceeding S.Mbuguah, D.Gichuki

2024

• Published A research paper entitled ‘Leveraging P2P Architecture and Semantic Web for

  Enhanced Resource Discovery This is to certify that have published in the International Journal of

  Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJSRSET), Volume 11, Issue 3, May-

  June-2024. Leonard K. Kirui, Samuel M. Mbuguah, Richard K. Ronoh

• Published a paper titled The Adoption and Use of Distributed System Architecture on Cross-

  Multiple Platforms has been accepted for online publication in the “International Journal of

  Research and Innovation in Applied Science Victor Mony, Geofrey Mwamba Nyabuto, Samuel Mbugua,

• Published a paper titled Technologies that are Anchored on Event Driven Architecture and their

  Impact on the Digital Economy*International Journal of Research and Innovation in 2024 M Afwande,

  S Mbugua, J Kabo –

• Published a paper Titled Assessing Preparedness for Smart Farming and Technology Adoption among

  Kenyan Farmers International Journal of Research and Innovation In Applied Science (Ijrias) 2024

  Dennis Gichuki Samwel Mbuguah Patrick Owoche

• Published a paper Titled Performance Evaluation of Machine Learning Algorithms in Smart

  Agriculture International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer and Communication Engineering

  2024 Dennis Gichuki Patrick. Owoche, Samwel Mbuguah

• Published a paper titled A Fuzzy Ontological Model for Semantic Interoperability in Distributed

  Healthcare Information Systems International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science

  (IJRIAS) ISSN No. 2454-6194 | DOI: 10.51584/IJRIAS |Volume IX Issue XII December 2024. Joshua

  Okemwa, Dr. Patrick Oduor Owoche, Prof. Samuel Mungai Mbuguah

2023

• Published a paper Titled. Model driven architecture; A review of Current Trends in: International Journal of Computer Science and Mobile Applications, Vol.11 Issue. 1, January- 2023, pg. 19-28. ISSN: 2321-8363. Jeremiah Onunga, Samuel Mbugua
• Published A paper titled”The challenges in the usability of the mobile computing devices for use among microbusinesses in Kenya” (Manuscript Number: IJSRSET229152) has been reviewed by reviewers and recommended to publish in International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJSRSET) – Isaack Wekesa. Alice Nambiro , Samwel Mbugua
• Published A paper titled ‘Implementation of Joint Funded ICT Infrastructure Projects for Digital Acceleration and Youth Empowerment. The Case of Nrf-Kibabii University’, successfully underwent the review process and was accepted for publication in the East African Journal of Information Technology (EAJIT) Samwel Mbuguah, Betty Mayeku, Yonah Etene, Juma Kilwake
• Published A titled “Effective Approaches for Enhancing Data Management and Semantic Interoperability within the Healthcare Sector” is been accepted for publication in International Journal of Applied Research. Harriet Tsinale , Samwel Mbuguah, Antony Luvanda
• Published Apaper titled ‘Challenges and Opportunities of Universities – National Research Funded Projects in enhancing Digital Penetration and Economic Empowerment: The Case of Kibabii University’, successfully underwent the review process and was accepted for publication in the East African Journal of Information Technology (EAJIT. Dr. Samuel Barasa, PhD.Co-Author(s): Prof. Samwel Mbuguah, PhD, Prof. Franklin Wabwoba, PhD, Dr. Patrick Owoche, PhD, Dorcus Shisoka & Daniel Khaoya.

2022

• Published a paper titled Modeling Usability Evaluation of Kenyan Universities Websites

  for Webometrics Ranking. International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology (IJCTT) – Volume70

  Issue 2-Feb 2022 ISSN: 2231 – 2803 Adeline Mukanda , Samwel Mbuguah , Franklin Wabwoba

• Published a paper titled Software Modular Architecture: Concepts, Metrics and Trends

  International Journal of Computer and Organization Trends Volume 12 Issue 1, 3-10, Jan- Feb 2022

  ISSN: 2249 – 2593 / https://doi.org/10.14445/22492593/IJCTT-V12I1P302 ©2022 Seventh Sense Research

  Group® Mbugua Samuel Thaiya, Korongo Julia, Samuel Mbugua

• Published a paper titled Baseline Survey on Software and Tools for Odel and Digital Learning

  during and Post Covid 19 in Selected Universities in Kenya International Journal of Computer

  Applications Technology and Research Volume 11–Issue 04, 118-122, 2022, ISSN: -2319–8656

  DOI:10.7753/IJCATR1104.100 Samwel Mungai Mbuguah, Alice Njuguna, John Makokha, Catherine Njoki,

  Anselmo Peter Ikoha, Alice Nambiro, Ben Nyongesa Cyrus Barasa

• Published a paper titled Technology-Enabled Self-directed Learning in Developing countries:

  Adoption Framework International Journal of Computer Applications Technology and Research Volume

  11–Issue 04, 98-102, 2022, ISSN: -2319–8656 DOI:10.7753/IJCATR1104.1003 G. Mamati. S.Mbuguah , A.

  Ikoha

• Published a paper titled Baseline Survey on ICT Infrastructure for Online and Digital Learning

  during and Post Covid_19 in Selected Kenyan Universities Published in Asian Journal of Social

  Science and Management Technology [2313-7410] Vol.4, Issue.2, March- April, 2022.Samwel Mungai

  Mbuguah, Alice Njuguna, John Makokha, Catherine Njoki,

• Published a paper titled Webometrics User Ranking Analysis Model Development and Validation.

  International Journal of Computer and Organization Trends Volume 12 Issue 1, 37-48, Jan-Apr 2022

  ISSN: 2249 – 2593 /https://doi.org/10.14445/22492593/IJCOT-V12I1P307 Adeline Mukanda , Samwel

  Mungai Mbuguah , Franklin Wabwoba

• Published a paper titled A Review Paper on Application of Model-Driven Architecture in Use-Case

  Driven Pervasive Software Development International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology

  Volume 70 Issue 3, 19-26, March 2022 ISSN: 2231 – 2803 / https://doi.org/10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-

  V70I3P104 Julia N. Korongo1 , Samuel T.Mbugua , Samuel M. Mbuguah

• Published a paper titled: Remote Data Centre Monitoring System Based on the Arduino

  Microcontroller. International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications; Teresia Muthoni

  Mungai, Lawrence Nderu. Samwel Mbuguah

• Published a paper titled: Impact of Predictive Analytics of Big Data in Supply Chain Management

  on Decision-Making International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Sciene. Engineering and

  Information technology 8 (4) July-August-2022, 225-238ISSN: 2456-3307 (www.ijsrcseit.com) Wafula M.

  Patrick, Dr. Peters I. Anselemo, Dr. Richard Ronoh Prof. Samuel Mbugua

2021

• Published a paper titled a Cyber-Security Vulnerability Assessment Model for County

  Governments in Kenya in the International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) Volume 10 Issue 7,

  July 2021 Kadima Victor Chitechi, Kelvin K. Omieno, Samuel Mbugua

• Published a paper titled “The use of personal computing devices for self-directed learning

  publication in International journal of research in information Technology (IJRIT) Vol 10 issue 7

  July 2021. G. Mamati. S.Mbuguah , A. Ikoha

• Digital Technology Access and Use among Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Groups in

  Turkana County, Kenya,Asian Journal of Social Science and Management Technology 3 (5), 44-57, 2021

  J.Onunga & S. Mbugua

• Published a paper titled Determination of User Factor Requirements for Acceptable of Biometric

  Voter Registration Technology International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (IJEAS).

  ISSN: 2394-3661, Volume-8, Issue-12, December 2021 Richard Kayanga Nyakundi, Samuel Mbuguah ,Ratemo

  Makiya

• Published a paper titled A Model for Analyzing Usage Factors in Designing User Acceptance of

  Biometric Voter Registration Technology International Journal of Engineering and
  Applied Sciences (IJEAS). ISSN: 2394-3661, Volume-8, Issue-12, December 2021 Richard Kayanga

  Nyakundi, Samuel Mbuguah, Ratemo Makiya

2020

• Published a paper titled Modeling User Experience with Universities Websites Based on

  Webometric Ranking User Analysis. International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology (IJCTT) –

  Volume6 8 Issue 4-April 2020 Adeline Mukanda #1, Samwel Mbuguah, Franklin Wabwoba Aselemo

  Ikoha

• Published a paper titled “Framework for Evaluation of Effectiveness of Integrated Financial

  Management Information Systems Architecture Implemented in Public Hospitals in Kenya.”,

  International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJSRSET),

  Online ISSN: 2394-4099, Print ISSN: 2395-1990, Volume 7 Issue 5, pp. 38-41, September-October 2020

  Margaret Afwande, Prof. Samuel Mbugua, Juma Kilwake

2019

• Published paper titled Implementation Evaluation Metrics for Enterprise Resource

  Planning Solutions published in Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology Vol 32 Issue 3

  2019 ISSN 2457-1024. SM Mbuguah, F Wabwoba, CK Wanjala

• Published the paper titled Hotel Branding using Facebook and Dialogic Principles of Internet

  Communication in International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Engineering & Technology,

  Volume.8…Issue…. 2…February-2019., pp..38. 46.ISSN 2278-1323. O Patrick, M Samuel, I

  Anselemo

• Published a paper titled Using Twitter in Branding Hotel Strategies in Kenya in the

  International Journal of Advanced Research in Communication and Computer engineering Vol April 2019

  ISSN 2278-1021.O Patrick, M Samuel, I Anselemo

• Published a paper in Security Shortcomings of Electronic Web Based Voting Systems for

  Universities in Kenya IOSR Journal of Computer Engineering (IOSR-JCE) e- ISSN: 2278-0661,p-ISSN:

  2278-8727, Volume 21, Issue 5, Ser. II (Sep – Oct 2019), PP 01-09 www.iosrjournals.org P. Simiyu,

  Samuel Mbuguah

• Published a paper on Challenges facing he disposal of E-waste in Kenya Public Universities IOSR

  Journal of Engineering (IOSRJEN) www.iosrjen.orgISSN (e): 2250-3021, ISSN (p): 2278-8719Vol. 09,

  Issue 4 (April. 2019), K R. Nakhanu, MSamuel, K Juma

2018

• Published a paper titled factors influencing the selection of mobile phone among

  Universities students in Kenya. In the International Journal of innovative Research and Advanced

  studies Vol 5 issue 5, May 2018 ISSN 2394-4404. R Richard, K., M Samuel,W Franklin

• Published a paper Innovative features driving mobile phone usage by students in Kenya. In the

  International Journal of Modern Trends in Engineering and Research, in 2018 ISSN 2349-9745, R

  Richard, K., M Samuel, W Franklin

• Published a paper titled Evaluation Guidelines for Security threats in Mobile –Phone Banking in

  the International Journal of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences June 2018, Volume 13, Issue 1

  ISSN 2319-4545. P Ngomeh, M Samuel, K Omieno

• Published a paper titled Facilitating Factors for CyberSecurity Vulnerabilities in Kenya County

  Governments in the Asian Journal of research in Computer Science, Vol1, Issue 1,2018, V Kadima, M

  Samuel, K Omieno

• Map of the various configuration attributes from IPv4 to IPv6 networks for dual stack, 6to4

  tunnelling and NAT: modelling designs in OPNET modeller International Journal of Computer Science

  and Mobile Computing, 2018. SW Barasa, SM Mbugua, SM Karume

2017

• Published a paper Security issues in virtualized environments for small and medium

  enterprises International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Engineering & Technology

  (IJARCET) Volume 06, Issue 05, May 2017, ISSN: 2278 – 1323.M Vincent, M Samuel, M Shem Angolo

• Published a paper on Factors that influence the choice of virtualized environments in small

  medium enterprises. International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Engineering & Technology

  (IJARCET) Volume 06, Issue 05, May 2017, ISSN: 2278 – 1323.M Vincent, M Samuel, M Shem, Angolo

• Published a paper Titled Application Lifecycle Management Activities for Quality Assurance in

  Software Development in International journal of trends in research and developments (ISSN:2394-

  9333) Vol 4 Issue 2 March _April 2017.O Tobias, M Samuel, K Juma, T Harriet, Loice

• i. Published a paper titled Interface features, Program Complexity and Memorability as

  indicators of Learnability of Mobile Social Software in International journal of Science and

  Research Vol 6 Issue 10, October 2017 ISSN: 2319-7064. N Masese, M Samuel,M Geoffrey, Muchiri

• Published a paper titled trends in information security in Universities in International

  Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS) Volume 4 Issue 11, November 2017. D

  Otanga, S Mbugua

2016

• Published a paper titled Discoverability a new Learnability Principle for Children

  application software International journal of Computer Science & Information Technology (ISSN:

  0975-3826) Vol 8 No 4 August 2016. BK Okelo, SM Mbuguah

• Published a paper entitled a review of mobile social Software Awareness and Utilization in

  international Journal of Science & Research Vol 5 issue 10 October 2016 ISSN:2319-7064.N Masese, M

  Samuel, M Geoffrey, Muchiri

• Published a paper titled Factors Affecting Information Systems User Satisfaction in Kenyan

  Universities Journal of Emerging Trends in Computing and Information Sciences Vol. 7, No. 2

  February 2016 ISSN 2079-8407. P.Nelima, S.M.Mbuguah. K.Omieno

2015

• Published a paper on Effect of real time settlement of financial performance of public

  universities in Kenya. Global journal of commerce and management.vol 4(2) 2015.ISSN2319-7285. A.

  Nangila ,S.Mbuguah, R, Fwamba

• Published a paper titled Evaluation of the learnability principles of mobile wireless

  information systems application software for children in Kenya Vol. 6, No 6 June 2015 ISSN 2079-

  8407 BK Okelo, SM Mbuguah

• Published a paper Information Security Risks Posed by the Bluetooth Security Weaknesses to the

  Bluetooth-Enabled Phones Journal of Emerging Trends in Computing and Information Sciences Vol. 6,

  No. 12 December 2015 ISSN 2079-8407©2009-2015 CIS Journal. All rights reserved.

  http://www.cisjournal.org C.K.Wanjala ,SM Mbuguah, SM. Karume

2014

• Published a paper titled Determination of Information Systems service Quality

  Attributes in Banking Industry International Journal of Technology in Computer Science &

  Engineering, Volume 1(2), June 2014, pp 40-51 Available online at http://www.ijtcse.com ISSN 2349-

  1582SW Njoroge, SM Mbuguah, GM Muketha

• Published a paper titled ICT personnel maturity towards green ICT in Kenya. International

  Journal of Computers & Technology. 13(3):4319-4328 ISSN 2277-3061. 2014. W Franklin, M Samuel, I

  Anselemo, Peters, S Dorcus, Arshley

• Published a paper titled A Review of Algorithms for Determination of Attackability Metrics in

  Journal of Emerging Trends in Computing and Information Sciences Vol. 5, No. 4 April 2014 ISSN

  2079-8407SM Mbuguah, M Geoffrey,Muchiri, W Franklin

• Published a paper titled Intervention Measures towards Successful Implementation of Software

  Projects in Public Universities in KenyaInJournal of Emerging Trends in Computing and Information

  Sciences Vol. 5, No. 4 April 2014 ISSN 2079-8407.PW Soita, SM Mbuguah, MO Ujunju, G Wanyembi

• Published a paper on Environmental implications of cell phones penetration and disposal in

  Kenya.International Journal of Computers & Technology 2014. 13(7):4647-4652 ISSN 2277-3061.F

  Wabwoba, T Sakwa, S Mbugua, HJ Kilwake

2013

• i. Published a paper titled Social attackability metrics in the International journal

  of information technology research ISSN-2223-4985 Volume 3 No. 6 June 2013. SM Mbuguah, W Mwangi,

  PC Song, GM Muchiri

• Published a paper titled Experimental Validation of attackability model has been accepted for

  publishing by International journal of information technology research ISSN-2223-4985Volume 3 No. 6

  June 2013.SM Mbuguah, W Mwangi, PC Song, GM Muchiri

• Published a paper titledTrends in Adoption of Open Source Software in Africa Journal of

  Emerging Trends in Computing and Information sciences ISSN 2079-8407 pg 69- 78 January 2013 S

  Karume, SM Mbuguah

2012

• Published a paper titled a conceptual model of a holistic predictive attackability

  metrics model for secure service oriented softwares in International journal of information

  technology research ISSN-2223-4985. Vol.7 pp: 579-585. July 2012. SM Mbuguah, W Mwangi, PC Song, GM

  Muchiri

• Published a paper titled Integrating Virtual Worlds and Virtual Learning Environments in Schools in Developing Economies. International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Research. ISSN-2223-4985. 2012, Vol.2 (1) pp:17-22 K Omieno,G Wanyembi, S Mbugua

Selected Publications : Books and Book Chapters