Faculty of Computing, Library and Information Science

Assoc Prof. Businge Phelix Mbabazi
Faculty Dean

The Faculty of Computing, Library and Information Science, Kabale University was established on 1st July 2017. It is made up of two departments namely: Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, and the Department of Library and Information Science. The formation of the Faculty of Computing, Library and Information Science is based on the criteria of relatedness, compatibility and interdisciplinary capacity to form a viable Faculty. FOCLIS is committed to delivering excellent services in the area of Computing, Library, Records and Information Sciences and attracts both local and international students.

Vision
An inspirational center for Computing, Library and Information Science in East Africa and beyond.

Mission
To educate professionals in Computing, Library and Information science at all levels and cultivate academic and professional development areas.

Programmes

Masters degrees
Programme	Code	Duration	Study time
Master of Information Science	MIS	2 Years	Weekend
Master of Computer Science	MCS	2 Years	Weekend
Master of Information Technology	MIT	2 Years	Weekend
Bachelors degrees
Bachelor of Computer Science	KCS	3 Years	Fulltime
Bachelor of Information Technology	KIT	3 Years	Fulltime
Bachelor of Library and Information Science	KLS	3 Years	Fulltime
Bachelor of Records and Information Management	KRM	3 Years	Fulltime
Undergraduate diplomas
Diploma in Records Management	RMK	2 Years	Fulltime
Diploma in Library and Information Science	LSK	2 Years	Fulltime
Diploma in Computer Science	CSK	2 Years	Fulltime
Diploma in Information Technology	ITK	2 Years	Fulltime

Departments

Staff members

Assoc Prof. Businge Phelix Mbabazi Associate Professor	Ph.D. MSc-IS, BCI, MCSA, CCNA, HCIA, HETC	View Profile
Assoc. Prof. Helen M. Byamugisha Associate Professor of Library and Information Science	PhD (Information Science (Mak); MSc (Information Science (Mak); PGD (Librarianship (Mak); PGD M & E (UMI); BSc (Botany & Zoology) Mak.	View Profile
Assoc. Prof. Ruth Mpatawuwa Abankwah Associate Professor of Library and Information Science	PhD Philosophy and Info Studies, University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN) South Africa Masters in Library and Information Studies (MLIS ), University of Botswana Masters in Records and Archives Management (MARM) ,University of Botswana Bachelors in Social Work and Administration SWASA (Hons), Makerere University BA (SWASA) (MUK)	View Profile
Dr. Paul Ssemaluulu Senior Lecturer	Ph.D. Computer Modeling and Simulation (RUG-The Netherlands); Msc CS (Mak); BBA (Mak)	View Profile
Dr. George William Kiyingi Senior Lecturer-Library & Information Science	PhD(University of Vienna UV), MSc. Inf. Sc. (University of Ibadan UI), PGDL (Makerere University, BA Hons(Soc Sc)	View Profile
Dr. Benjamin K. Ahimbisibwe Lecturer	Ph.D. Inf. Systems (MAK), MSc. Inf. Sc.(MAK), PGDISM(UMI), BLIS (MAK)	View Profile
Dr. Hussein Muhaise Lecturer - Information Technology	PhD in Management Information Systems (KIU) Masters of Information Systems (MUST) Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology (UCU) Diploma in Records and Information Management (UMI) Certificate in Records and Information Management (UMI)	View Profile
Tamale Micheal Assistant Lecturer	Msc CS (BU, India), BSC (MUK)	View Profile
Kyasiimire Doreen Assistant Registrar	BASS (KYU), MBA - (MGT)- KAB, HETC -KAB	View Profile
Agaba Obadiah Assistant Lecturer	MLIS; BLIS; Dip. Ed	View Profile
Muhoza Gloria Assistant Lecturer	MIT(UTAMU); BIT(MUST);CCA;CACB	View Profile
Najuka Vivian Assistant Lecturer	PhD, Inf. Sci. {Cand}(Mak), MSc. Inf. Sci. (Mak), BLIS (Mak),DLIS (Mak),CLIS (Mak)	View Profile
Kyomugisha Patricia Assistant Lecturer	MSc. IS (MUST); BIT(BIT)	View Profile
Niyonzima Ivan Assistant Lecturer	Ph.D. IT (Student); MIT; PGD EDUC.; BIT	View Profile
Chance Rest Assistant Lecturer	MSc. Info. Scie.; BLIS	View Profile
Isingoma Fenekansi Assistant Lecturer - Library and Information Science	MIS; BLIS	View Profile
Ninsiima Clare Assistant Lecturer	MSc.IS (MUST); BIT (KAB)	View Profile
Aureri Akankwansa Assistant Lecturer - Computer Science	MSc in Computing (UTAMU); PGDE (UCU); BCS (KAB); CCNA (APTECH Computer Education); KOHA (KAB)	View Profile
Dr. Calorine Katushabe Assistant Lecturer-Computer Science	PhD in IoT(ACEIoT_UR); MSc. IS (MUST); BCS(MUST)	View Profile
Joseph Brian Musanje Kasozi Assistant Lecturer-Computer Science	Msc CS(UNITN); BSC ,CS (UCU)	View Profile
Musiimenta Florence Teaching Assistant	MSc.Inf.Sc (MUK); BLIS(MUK)	View Profile

Visiting Scholars

Dr. Eng. Hilaire Nkunzimana

Senior Lecturer (Visiting Scholar)

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Publications

Ahimbisibwe, Kasiisi Benjamin . (2024) . A framework for institutionalization of information security management practices in public organisations in Uganda . Kampala:

C.T. Nengomasha, R. Abankwah, W. Uutoni, L. Pazvakawambwa . (2023) . Health information systems in Namibia . Information and Learning Sciences, [online] Volume . Available at: https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/ILS-03-2018-0015/full/html

R. M. Abankwah . (2023) . Managing audiovisual resources in selected developing countries . In: P, Ngulube, Handbook of Research on Heritage Management and Preservation. Hershey, Pennsylvania: IGI Global, pp. 126-149. Available at: https://www.igi-global.com/book/handbook-research-heritage-management-preservation/179828

D. A. Abankwah, R. M. Abankwah . (2023) . Tackling the Preservation of African Tales in the Technological Era: Ghana’s Legends. . In: P. Ngulube, In. P. Ngulube (ed). Handbook of Research on Social, Cultural, and Educational Considerations of Indigenous Knowledge in Developing Countries. Hershey, Pennsylvania: IGI Global, pp. 369-382. . Available at: https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/tackling-the-preservation-of-african-tales-in-the-technological-era/167491

S.B. Kapunda R.M. Abankwah . (2023) . An Assessment of the Extent to Which Public Libraries Use Statistical Data for Decision-Making: A Case Study of the Rössing Foundation . Mousaion: South African Journal of Information Studies, [online] Volume 41(2). Pretoria: South African Journal of Information Studies, p. 14. Available at: https://unisapressjournals.co.za/index.php/LIS

E. Matheus, R. M. Abankwah . (2023) . Learners’ perceptions on online library resources at Namibian College of Open Learning . Information and Learning Sciences, [online] Volume . Online Library Resources: Emerald Insights. Available at: https://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/issn/2398-5348

Calorine Katushabe, Santhi Kumaran & Emmanuel Masabo . (2023) . Katushabe, C., Kumaran, S., Masabo, E. (2023). Hardware Implementation of IoT Enabled Real-Time Air Quality Monitoring for Low- and Middle-Income Countries. In: Silhavy, R., Silhavy, P.(eds) Artificial Intelligence Application in Networks and Systems.CSOC 2023. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 724. Springer, Cham.

Benjamin K. Ahimbisibwe, Peter Nabende and Florence Musiimenta . (2023) . An investigation into information security managerial practices in selected public sector organizations . Kabale University Interdisciplinary Research Journal (KURJ), 2(1), pp. 32-40

Muhoza B. Gloria, Ssemaluulu Paul Mukasa and Mabirizi Vicent . (2022) . A mobile based technology to improve male involvement in antenatal care . Kabale University Interdisciplinary Research Journal (KURJ), [online] Volume 1(4), pp. 79 - 86. Available at: https://kurj.kab.ac.ug/index.php/1/article/view/43/34

Clare Ninsiima1* & Patricia Kyomugisha1 . (2022) . E-Book Mobile Application: A Case of Kabale University Mukombe Library, Uganda . East African Journal of Information Technology, 5(1,2022), pp. 202-215

Achugbue, E. I., Ahimbisibwe, K. B., Odong, P. & Azih, A.C. . (2022) . Factors Promoting the Use of ICT Hardware in University Libraries in Two Nigerian Regions . Regional Institute of Information and Knowledge Management, 7(2). Nairobi, Kenya: , pp. 70-85

BP Mbabazi, T Micheal, NL Abiodun . (2022) . Integration of ICT in Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools in Kigezi Region, Uganda . International Journal of Scientific and Management Research, 5(7), pp. 130-146

Muriithi Irene Wanjiru, Businge Phelix Mbabazi,Onego Roseline,Paul Ssemaluulu,Chinecherem Umeziirwete . (2022) . Information and Communication Technology Adoption Model For Secondary School Teachers In Rural Areas Of Tanzania . International Journal of Social Sciences and Information Technology, [online] Volume 8(6), pp. 109-132. Available at: https://www.ijssit.com/main/

Benjamin Ahimbisibwe & Peter Nabende . (2022) . A conceptual framework for assessing information security management practices in selected universities in Uganda . Journal of Digital Science, 4( 1 ), pp. 21-29

"Willbroad.Byamukama", "Rebecca.Kalibwani", "Phelix .Businge Mbabazi" . (2022) . The Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and the Challenges Faced by Ugandan Smallholder Farmers. Review Article. . East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, [online] Volume 5(1), pp. 108-113. Available at: https://doi.org/10.37284/eajab.5.1.642

Willbroad.Byamukama, Rebecca.Kalibwani, Phelix .Businge Mbabazi . (2022) . Information System (Is) Models: Technology as a Service for Agricultural Information Dissemination in Developing Countries (Uganda) . Information System (Is) Models: Technology as a Service for Agricultural Information Dissemination in Developing Countries (Uganda). A Systematic Literature Review, 5(4), pp. 42-54

Elias.Semajeri Ladislas1, Phelix .Businge Mbabazi . (2022) . Factors Affecting E-Government Adoption In The Democratic Republic Of Congo . International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) , [online] Volume (9), p. 3. Available at: https://www.erjet.net

Ritah.Nafuna, Nicholas.Nkamwesiga ,Phelix. Businge Mbabazi . (2022) . Entrepreneurship skills application among ICT Graduates of Muni University, Uganda . Kabale University Interdisciplinary Research Journal (KURJ), 1(2). Kabale: Kabale University Interdisciplinary Research Journal (KURJ), pp. 33-48

Phelix.Businge Mbabazi, Nicholas.Nkamwesiga , Benon.Basheka . (2022) . Analysis of E-Exams performance under COVID-19 Pandemic at Kabale University, Uganda . East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation, [online] Volume 3(April 2022), pp. 1-7. Available at: https://eajsti.org/index.php/EAJSTI/article/view/441

Akampurira Paul, Semaluulu Paul(PhD) and Elly Gamukama(PhD). . (2021) . Towards ensemble classification algorithms for breast cancer diagnosis in women: A comparative approach. . International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology , 1(1), pp. 1-20

N.Nkamwesiga,Mbabazi.P. B., Nafuna.R . (2021) . Exploring Undergraduate Research Projects Success Factors in Muni University, Uganda , pp. 84-97. Available at: https://doi.org/10.51986/ijer-2021.vol3.02.09

Bannet Karegyeza, Fredrick Ssempala, Businge Phelix Mbabazi,Nina Olivia Rugambwa . (2021) . Teachers’ well-being and performance at government-aided primary schools in Rubanda District’s Bubaare Sub-County . International Journal of Educational Policy Research and Review, [online] Volume 8(4), pp. 132-145. Available at: https://journalissues.org/ijeprr/august-2021-volume-8-issue-4/

Calorine Katushabe, Santhi Kumaran & Emmanuel Masabo . (2021) . 1. Katushabe, Calorine, Santhi Kumaran, and Emmanuel Masabo. “Fuzzy Based Prediction Model for Air Quality Monitoring for Kampala City in East Africa.” Applied System Innovation 4.3 (2021): 44.

Achugbue, Iroroeavwo Edwin and Ahimbisibwe , Benjamin . (2021) . Sources of information and materials for educational research . In: John Odili, Ochuko Nabofa, Educational research methodology for students in developing economies , pp. 336-365

Businge Phelix Mbabazi, Nicholas Nkamwesiga, Ritah Nafuna, Patricia Kyomugisha . (2020) . Web 2.0 Students Adoption Model for Learning in Universities: A Case of Muni University, Uganda . International Journal for e-Learning Security (IJeLS), [online] Volume 9(1). Available at: https://infonomics-society.org/ijels/published-papers/volume-9-2020/

Nabimanya Daniel, Sembatya Richard, Atuhaire Ambrose, Businge Phelix Mbabazi . (2020) . Patients’ Health Records Management in Ugandan Hospitals: A Case of Kabale Regional Referral Hospital . International Journal for e-Learning Security (IJeLS), [online] Volume 9(1), pp. 631 - 640. Available at: https://infonomics-society.org/ijels/published-papers/volume-9-2020/

Denis Sekiwu and Nina Olivia Rugambwa . (2020) . Documenting Student Representation of Indigenous HIV/AIDS Information and Integration Into the School Curriculum . International Journal of Curriculum Development and Learning Measurement (IJCDLM), [online] Volume 2(1), p. 18. Available at: https://www.igi-global.com/article/documenting-student-representation-of-indigenous-hivaids-information-and-integration-into-the-school-curriculum/269745

Edwin Achugbue Iroroeavwo , Benjamin, Ahimbisibwe , Olivia Nina Rugambwa, Patrick, Odong . (2020) . Citation Analysis of Undergraduate Projects Report in the Department of Library and Information Science Kabale University Uganda: An In-Text Citation Study . Journal of Library and Information Sciences, 8(1), pp. 54-59

Nina Olivia Rugambwa, Martha Lyaka, and Lois Mutibwa . (2020) . Contextualizing Wilson’s Information Behavior model in Seeking Indigenous Information for HIV prevention among Adolescents in Secondary schools, Uganda . Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)., [online] Volume . Available at: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/4718/

Achugbue Iroroeavwo Edwin and Ahimbisibwe Benjamin . (2020) . Awareness and Use of Electronic Resources by Undergraduate Students at Kabale University, Uganda . Islamic University Multidisciplinary Journal (IUMJ), 7(1). Kampala: , pp. 207-212

Businge Phelix Mbabazi, Tamale Micheal,Kyomugisha Patricia . (2019) . Mobile-Commerce Usage Challenges among University Students in Uganda . International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), [online] Volume 9(9), pp. 375-380. Available at: http://idr.kab.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/20.500.12493/449

Ssegawa E James, E James, Paul Mukasa Ssemaluulu, Vicente Gonzales, Phelix Mbabazi Businge, Margret Kareyo, Alone Kimwise . (2019) . Development and validation of a model for tracking administration of malaria drugs in Uganda . Available at: https://ir.umu.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12280/2484

Mulumba Onan, Kinengyere, Alison Annet, Rugambwa Olivia Nina, Okullo Isaac Okaka, Dokotum Opio, Ojulong Andrew, Ogwang John, Eron Lawrence, Emong Paul . (2018) . Analysis of the National Innovation System in Uganda . Available at: https://ir.lirauni.ac.ug/handle/123456789/56

Kizito Ongaya, Paul Ssemaluulu, Benedict Oyo, Gilbert Maiga . (2018) . Mapping of Prevalence of Nodding Syndrome and Associated Epilepsy Reporting in Uganda: Spatial–Temporal Approach

R.M. Abankwah, M. Hamutumwa . (2017) . The management of magistrate court records in Namibia, . In: P. Jain, N. Mnjama, Managing Knowledge Resources and Records in Modern Organizations. Hershey, Pennsylvania: IGI Global, pp. 168-178. Available at: https://www.igi-global.com/book/managing-knowledge-resources-records-modern/169503#description

Kizito Ongaya, Paul Mukasa Ssemaluulu, Benedict Oyo, Pido Bongomin . (2017) . Conceptual modeling of nodding syndrome: A system dynamics and sequence approaches . Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies

R.M Abankwah P. Ngulube . (2013) . Environmental conditions and the storage of audio visual materials in archival institutions in the ESARBICA region . ESARBICA, [online] Volume 31(75-82). Available at: https://www.ajol.info/index.php/esarjo/article/view/86895

PM Ssemaluulu . (2012) . An Instrument to Assess Information Systems Success in Developing Countries.

Paul Mukasa Ssemaluulu, Wycliff Muma, Paul Katongole, Maria Mwase . (2010) . Maternal monitoring: lowering child mortality by use of ICTs.

Nabende, Peter; Ahimbisibwe, Benjamin; Lubega, Jude T. . (2009) . Relationship between information systems development paradigms and methods . In: Joseph Migga Kizza, Kathy Lynch, Ravi Nath, Janet Aisbett Phoha Vir, Special topics in computing and ICT research: Strengthening the Role of ICT in Development. Kampala: Fountain publishers, Kampala, pp. 75-84

Paul Mukasa Ssemaluulu and Williams Ddembe . (2008) . Use of “flight simulator” for training it managers in investment decision making . Available at: https://ir.umu.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12280/2497

P. Ssemaluulu and Williams Ddembe . (2007) . Complexity and risk in IS projects: a system dynamics approach . Available at: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Complexity-and-risk-in-IS-projects%3A-a-system-Ssemaluulu-Ddembe/989d9d51b6d1faee7e27d35834e64ea7fd3a862e

P.M. Ssemaluulu, D.W. Williams . (2006) . A System Dynamics Tool for IT Investments (book chapter). Kampala: Fountain Publishers.http://serval.ug/~jona/files/SREC06.pdf . In: SREC International Conference. Kampala: Fountain Publishers

Projects

Teacher Transformation: “Wellbeing” of Private School Teachers in the post COVID-19 Pandemic In Kigezi in South western Uganda.

Dr. Johnson Ocan, Dr. Businge Phelix Mbabazi and Prof. M.J. K Muranga August, 2022 → September, 2023

Virtual Chemistry Laboratory Simulator Project Funded by Science , Technology and Innovation- Office of the President Secretariat

Dr. Businge Phelix Mbabazi,Musiime Aloysius,Tamale Michael,Zziwa Derrick,Kakooza Aziizi,Mabirizi Vicent,Patricia Kyomugisha July, 2022 → June, 2023

Establishment of an Innovation Hub at Kabale University

National ICT Initiatives Support Programme (MoICT and NG) Together with Kabale University June, 2022 → June, 2025

Virtual Chemistry Laboratory Simulator (V-ChemLab)

Dr. Businge Phelix Mbabazi, Musiime Aloysius, Tamale Michael, Mabirizi Vicent, Patricia Kyomugisha, Zziwa Derrick, Kakooza Aziizi June, 2022 → May, 2023

Malnutrition Digital Assistant (MDA) Project

Zziwa Derrick, Dr. Businge Phelix Mbabazi,Mr. Tamale Michael,Dr. Mercy Nwankwo,Kakooza Aziizi,Mukisa Adrian,Musiime Alozious July, 2021 → June, 2022

Creation of a Centre of Compétence in Digital Education (C-CoDE) Project within the framework of the Excellence in Africa initiative, Kabale University

Prof. Benon Basheka(Project Leader), Dr. Businge Phelix Mbabazi (Academic Coordinator), Jones Muragira(Technical Coordinator), Tumusiime Robert(Systems Eng), Nkamwesiga Nicholas(Digital Edu Expert), Mutebi Micheal (E-Learning Officer), Kyomugisha Patricia (Digital Edu Expert), Katende Ronald (Digital Edu Expert), Turihohabwe Jack Pedagogy & Instructional Design), Sandra Atukwatse (Digital Learning & Commn), Collins Nuwagaba (Studio Production & Multimedia) June, 2021 → June, 2023

Access and Utilization of COVID 19 Information Among Women Market Vendors in Kisoro, Kabale and Ntungamo Districts, South Western Uganda.

Dr. Nina Olivia Rugambwa [Principal Investigator], Dr. Businge Phelix Mbabazi [Co-Investigator], Dr. Nafiu Lukman Abiodun [Co-Investigator]. March, 2021 → February, 2022

Adoption of ICT in teaching and learning in selected secondary schools in Kigezi region, Uganda

Dr. Businge Phelix Mbabazi[Principal Investigator], Dr. Nina Olivia Rugambwa[Co-Investigator] , Dr. Nafiu Lukman Abiodun[Co-Investigator] December, 2020 → December, 2021

Access and use of Covid-19 information among women venders in markets in Kabale, Ntungamo and Mbarara districts in South Western Uganda.

Dr. Nina Rugambwa (PI), Dr. Phelix Busingye (CoI) February, 2020 → July, 2020

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Email Address: DeanFoclis@kab.ac.ug
Phone Contacts: +256 782 823 607

Faculty of Computing, Library and Information Science