Lecturer

Dr.Caroline Kiptoo

Computing and Informatics

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Dr. Caroline Kiptoo is a computer scientist and a Lecturer in the Department of Computing and Informatics at the Open University of Kenya. She has over 20 years' experience in the conceptualisation, development and implementation of information systems, and is a member of the Association of Computing Professionals of Kenya (ACPK).

Her interests are in distributed computing architectures, knowledge representation, workflow automation and the usability of computer systems.

Research Interests

Distributed Computing Architectures
Information Systems
Web Technologies
IS and Data Security

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Sifa

PhD, University of Pretoria
MSc, University of Nairobi
BSc, University of Nairobi

Utaalamu mkuu

Distributed Computing Architectures
Information Systems
Web Technologies
IS and Data Security

Machapisho teule yaliyokaguliwa na rika

Kiptoo, C. (2026). Accessibility of Kenyan universities websites for persons with disabilities. Universal Access in the Information Society, 25(4).
Kiptoo, C. (2022). Technical, Usability, Content and Other factors (TUCO) Framework for website upgrade in Higher Education Institution. East African Journal of Information Technology, 5(1), 7–19.
Kiptoo, C. (2021). Towards Ontology-Based Academic Programmes Regulations Enforcement. Asian Journal of Information Technology.
Kiptoo, C. (2020). Ontology enhancement using crowdsourcing: a conceptual architecture. International Journal of Crowd Science, 4(3), 231–243.
Kiptoo, C., & others (2017). An ontology and crowd computing model for expert-citizen knowledge transfer in biodiversity management (Doctoral Thesis, University of Pretoria).
Kiptoo, C., Gerber, A., & Merwe, A. (2016). The ontological modelling of fruit fly control and management knowledge. Fruit Fly Research and Development in Africa – Towards A Sustainable Management Strategy to Improve Horticulture, 235–249.
Kiptoo, C., Gerber, A., & Merwe, A. (2016). Towards citizen-expert knowledge exchange for biodiversity informatics: A conceptual architecture. South African Journal of Information and Communication, (18).