Ict availability, accessibility, use and training needs of women at moi university, kenya

This paper is based on a study that investigated the use of ICTs by women in public universities in Kenya with a focus on Moi University. It discusses the ICT resources available in Moi University, the level of development and use by the general university population and the extent to which women use them. The study adopted survey design and focused on the staff, both teaching and non-teaching, and students. Out of 2,200 participants, 160 respondents were randomly sampled for the study. Data collection was by face-to-face interviews and questionnaires. The data obtained was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. It was found that various ICT resources existed in the University and most of the women in the University have access to these resources despite various challenges. However, it was found that women, especially the younger generation are proactive towards ICT. The study recommended to the University authorities to provide training opportunities for women to better equip them in the use of ICT resources; more ICT resources be availed to increase opportunities for use by women while also designing and implementing complementary institutional changes to facilitate women’s access to and use of ICT resources.