Assistant Professor of Information Systems

Gerald W. Chege, PhD

Chege, G.W. Taylor, R.W., Tealby, J.M.: "A survey and Analysis of parallel processing and numerical techniques applied to electromagnetic field problems", Research Report (YEE3/88), Dept. of Electronics, University of York, (1988). Chege, G.W. Taylor, R.W., Tealby, J.M.: "Parallel modeling of electromagnetic field scattering for coupled antenna-dielectric systems”, Annual Review of progress in Applied Computational Electromagnetics, 19-22 March 19990, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, USA, Conference Proceedings, (1990), pp.253-265; Chege, G.W. Taylor, R.W., Tealby, J.M.: "Parallel modeling of electromagnetic field scattering: A new approach using the Edinburgh Concurrent Supercomputer Facility”, CONPAR90-VAPPIV: Joint International Conference on Vector and Parallel Processing, 10-14 Sept. 1990, Zurich, Switzerland; in Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Burkhart, H. (Editor), Springer Verlag, Vol. 457 (1990), pp. 652-664. Chege, G.W.: "Parallel processing applied to field scattering”, IEE discussion meeting on Parallel Processing Applied to Field Computation at the Institution of Electrical Engineers, Savoy Place, London, UK, 9th November 1990. Chege, G.W.: “The Theory and applications of variable grain parallel computation in electromagnetic field scattering”, D.Phil. Thesis, Dept. of Electronics, University of York, UK, January 1991. Gerald W. Chege & Peter K. Muraya: co-authored book chapter titled “Data Management “in the book “The Green Book: A Guide to Effective Graduate Research in African Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Development” . Editors – Bharati K. Patel, Kay Muir-Leresche, Richard Coe and Susan D. Hainseworth. Publisher: The African Crop Science Society, Kampala, Uganda (2004) pp. 183-198. Chege, G.W.: “Introduction to Simulation and Modeling”, The First Regional Programme for Trainers of Information Analysts in Africa (REPTIAA-1), Institute of Computer Science, University of Nairobi 1-30 August 1994 in Collaboration with Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India and Management & Training Services Division, Commonwealth Secretariat, London. Chege, G.W.: “Novel Computer Architectures”, The First Regional Programme for Trainers of Information Analysts in Africa (REPTIAA-1), Institute of Computer Science, University of Nairobi, 1-30 August 1994 in Collaboration with Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India and Management & Training Services Division, Commonwealth Secretariat, London. Chege, G.W.: “Parallel Processing Languages”, The First Regional Programme For Trainers of Information Analysts in Africa (REPTIAA-1), Institute of Computer Science, University of Nairobi, 1-30 August 1994 in Collaboration with Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India and Management & Training Services Division, Commonwealth Secretariat, London. Chege, G.W.: “Introduction to the Internet”, Kenya Institute of Management Seminar, September 1995; Chege, G.W.: “Keynote Paper: The role of Computer Technology in Information Management”, Seminar on appropriate Technology for Management of Information Centers: Options for Kenya, 26th - 27th February, 1997, Kenya National Library Services, Maktaba Conference Room. Gerald W. Chege, “Technology Strategies for Open Learning and Distance Education”, Conference Paper, National Consultative Forum on the Policy for Open Learning and Distance Education, Windsor Golf and Country Club, September 13-16, 2004. Gerald W. Chege, Meoli Kashorda , “E-Readiness Assessment for small and medium sized organizations in Kenya”, 1st International Entrepreneurship Conference, 23 -25 April 2003, United States International University, Nairobi. Gerald W. Chege, “The Challenges of Managing IT Diffusion and Change in Corporate Information Technology: Case Study of Kenya Tea Development Agency”; Global Business Schools Network Case (2005), in Aspen Institute Center for Business Education. www.caseplace.org Gerald W. Chege, “Using Information and Communications Technology to Remain Competitive: Case Study of Commercial Bank of Africa”, Global Business Schools Network Case (2005), in Aspen Institute Center for Business Education. www.caseplace.org Gerald W. Chege, Paskwa Thimangu, “A Study of the Alignment of ICT to Business Strategy for Nairobi-based Hospitals”, 3rd CEED International Entrepreneurship Conference, 29-31 May 2006, United States International University, Nairobi. Florenzio N. Kabeba, Gerald W. Chege, “The Extent and Impact of ICT Usage by SMEs in Nairobi”, 3rd CEED International Entrepreneurship Conference, 29 -31 May 2006, United States International University, Nairobi. Gerald W. Chege, Peter K. Muraya: Co-Authored a book chapter titled “Data Mangement “ in the book “The Green Book: A Guide to Effective Graduate Research in African Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Development” . Editors – Bharati K. Patel, Kay Muir-Leresche, Richard Coe and Susan D. Hainseworth. Publisher: The African Crop Science Society, Kampala, Uganda (2004) pp. 183-198. Sylvester Namuye, Leah Mutanu, Gerald Chege, Jimmy Macharia, "Leveraging Health through the Enhancement of Information Access Using Mobile and Service Oriented Technology", IST-Africa 2014 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds) IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2014. Philip Machoka, Gerald Chege: "Ideal Matunda: Investment Challenges", (2012), written case No. 20111207 for Ideal Matunda Ltd. G. Chege, M. Makhungu: “Factors That Influence Outsourcing of Information Technology by Private Business Organizations in Kenya”. Third Eastern African Multidisciplinary Applied Research Conference (EAMARC3), USIU-Africa, Nairobi, 15-17 November 2016.
Location

Nairobi, Kenya

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biostatistics, Moi University
  • Masters of Science in Management and Organizational Development, United States International University – Africa
  • Master of Science in Research Methods, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
  • Master of Science Biometry (Biostatistics), University of Nairobi
  • B Ed. Sc (Double Mathematics), Egerton University

COURSES TAUGHT

  • Micro economics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Managerial Economics
  • Health Economics
  • Research Methods
  • Statistics
  • Econometrics
  • Public Finance
  • Economic Development and Planning
  • International Economics
  • Economic Analysis

PUBLICATIONS

University Level Books

Journal Publications

  • Okello GO. A Recommender System Approach for Students Drop Out Prediction. Research Article on Progress to be Submitted (2025)
  • Okello GO. Predicting University Students Progression Using Deep Learning. Research Article on Progress to be Submitted (2025)
  • Omanyo J, Rumo J, Okello G. Learning management system quality and sustainability in higher education institutions: a multi-group analysis using PLS-SEM. Research Article on Submitted to Education Innovations: Systems and Future Learning (2025)
  • Kwarase P., Amrein-Beardsley A., Wambua P., Duong B., Akumu K., Olemo C., Okello G., Njuguna A., Boyce A., Kim M., Silova I., Nielson A. Resilient, High-Quality, and Inclusive E-learning: A Participatory, Large-Scale Examination of a Multinational E-Learning Initiative. Submitted to Educational Technology Research and Development (2025)
  • Ogwel B, Mzazi VH, Awuor AO, Otieno G, Ogolla S, Nyawanda BO, Omore R. A Quarter-Century of Synthetic Data in Healthcare: Unveiling Trends with Structural Topic Modeling. medRxiv, 2025.03. 30.25324911
  • Ogwel, B., Ochieng, J.B., Parashar, U.D., Omore, R., Tate, J.E., Mzazi, V., Awuor, A.O., Onyando, B., Okello, C., Juma, J., Otieno, G. Thematic and Geographic Evolution of Rotavirus Vaccination Research (2004–2024): A Structural Topic Modeling Study. Available at SSRN: http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5393007
  • Ogwel, B., Mzazi, V., Nyawanda, B., Otieno, G., Tickell, K., Omore, R. A (2024). Machine Learning Approach to Predicting Inpatient Mortality among Pediatric Acute Gastroenteritis Patients in Kenya. Learning Health Systems, e10478.
  • Mbatia BN, Ndegwa JW, Okello G. Integration of Technology in Content Development for Effective Online Teaching in Private Universities in Kenya. Pan-African Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 2023.
  • Ogwel B, Mzazi V, Nyawanda B, Otieno G, Omore R: Predictive Modelling for Diarrheal Disease: A Systematic Review. Learning Health Systems, 2023.
  • Ogwel B, Odhiambo-Otieno G, Otieno G, Abila J, Omore R. Leveraging cloud computing for improved health service delivery: Findings from public health facilities in Kisumu County, Western Kenya – 2019. Learn Health Sys. 2022;e10276, 1 -10.
  • Ogwel B, Odhiambo-Otieno G, Otieno G, Abila J, Omore R. Leveraging cloud computing for improved health service delivery: Findings from public health facilities in Kisumu County, Western Kenya – 2019. Learn Health Sys. 2021;e10276, 1 -10.
  • Ndiege JRA, Otieno G, Wamuyu PK. Cyberbullying in Universities in Developing Countries: The Kenyan perspective. The African Journal of Information Systems 2020, 12(1) 2
  • Ndiege JR, Otieno G. Towards Information Security Savvy Students in Institutions of Higher Learning in Africa: A Case of a University in Kenya. In the IST-Africa 2018 Conference Proceedings
  • Ndiege JR, Otieno G. Information security awareness amongst students joining higher academic institutions in developing countries: Evidence from Kenya, The African Journal of Information Systems 2018, 10 (3)
  • Otieno G, Koske JK, Mutiso JM. Transmission Dynamics and Optimal Control of Malaria in Kenya. Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society, 2016
  • Otieno G, Koske JK, Mutiso JM. Cost Effectiveness Analysis of Optimal Malaria Control Strategies in Kenya. Mathematics 2016, 4(1), 14 ; doi:10.3390/math4010014
  • Zurovac D, Memusi D, Kigen S, Machini B, Muturi A, Otieno G, Snow RW, Githinji S, Nyandigisi A. Major improvements in the quality of malaria case-management under the “test and treat” policy in Kenya. PLoS ONE 2014, 9(3): e92782. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0092782
  • Otieno G, Githinji S, Jones C, Snow RW, Talisuna A, Zurovac D. The feasibility, patterns of use and acceptability of using mobile phone text-messaging to improve treatment adherence and post-treatment review of children with uncomplicated malaria in western Kenya. Malaria Journal 2014, 13:14. doi:10.1186/1475-2875-13-44
  • Otieno G, Waititu AG, Salifu D. Generalized Estimating Equations for Repeated Measures Logistic Regression in Mosquito Dose-Response. Open Journal of Statistics 2013, 3:293-298. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ojs.2013.35034.
  • Zurovac D, Otieno G, Kigen S, Mbithi A, Muturi A, Snow R, Nyandigisi A. Ownership and use of mobile phones among health workers, caregivers of sick children and adult patients in Kenya: cross-sectional national survey. Globalization and Health 2013, 9:20 doi:10.1186/1744-8603-9-20.
  • Machini B, Kigen S, Memusi D, Mbithi A, Kimbui R, Muturi A, Agwa N, Otieno G, Githinji S, Zurovac D, Nyandigisi A. Monitoring outpatient malaria case management under the 2010 diagnostic and treatment policy in Kenya- brief progress report. Division of Malaria Control, Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, February 2013