DR.RUTH WAMBUA

Personal Information

Full Name: Dr. Ruth Wambua, PhD
Title/Designation: Lecturer
School/Department: SPAS, CIT Department
Email Address: Wambua.ruth@mnu.ac.ke
ResearchGate/Google Scholar/ORCID ID:

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ruth-Wambua-2
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8941-9005
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=qTxNPT4AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

Academic Qualifications

Professional Qualifications / Memberships

• Computer Society of Kenya – CSK Member (139772)
• Association for Information Systems – AIS Member (75505974)
• Association for Computing Machinery – ACM Member (4090710)
• IEEE Graduate Student Member (99147733)
• Certified Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
• Certified HCIA – Cloud computing Professional (Huawei)
• Certified Academic Instructor (Huawei)
• Chiromo Campus Club Member (University of Nairobi)
• Kenya Girl Guides Association Member (2778) – National Council Member
• Africa Asia Middle East Chamber of Commerce (AAMECC) – Board Director

Areas of Specialization

List your teaching and research specialties, for example:

• Computer Science
• Information Systems and Technology
• AI and Emerging Technologies

Research Interests

My research interests include;

• Digital Health
• Digital Learning/eLearning
• Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D)
• Artificial Intelligence for Development (AI4D)

Publications

(a)Refereed Journal Articles

1. Mboni Ruzegea, R.Lukwale, S., Wambua, R., Restituta, Sabi, S. C., & Mubofu, C. (2023). Implementation and Acceptance of Telemedicine in the Age of COVID-19 in Low and Middle-Income Countries: Healthcare Delivery. OSF Registries. https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/U5MT2
2. Wambua, R. N. (2023). Digital Learning Strategies Within Universities in Developing Countries: A Systematic Literature Review. International Journal of Research Publications,117(1). https://doi.org/10.47119/ijrp1001171120234446
3. Wambua, R. N. (2023). Leveraging blockchain technology in curbing forgeries on final graduation certificates. Unpublished. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.21221.58087
4. Wambua, R. N. (2024). A Systematic Literature Review of Digital Health Strategies for Equitable Access to Universal Health Coverage in Developing Countries. Journal of Science, Innovation and Creativity, 3(1), 11–21. https://doi.org/10.58721/jsic.v3i1.647
5. Wambua, R. N. (2024). A systematic review of digital innovation in Higher Education Institutions in developing countries. African Journal of Education, Science and Technology (AJEST). https://doi.org/10.2022/ajest.v7i4.1032
6. Wambua, R. N.(2024). Internet of Things security and privacy in Higher Education Institutions in Developing Countries. Research Journal of Education, Teaching and Curriculum Studies, 2(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.58721/rjetcs.v2i1.463
7. Wambua, R. N. (2024). Mapping the Landscape: A Comprehensive Review of Digital Health Models for Equitable Access to Universal Health Coverage. The University Journal, 6(1), 34–48. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8941-9005
8. Wambua, R. N., & Oduor, C. (2024). Digital health tools and technologies dimensions for equitable access to health, including Universal Health Coverage in developing economies. Editon Consortium Journal of Research in Medical and Health Sciences, 4(1), 27–32. https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjrmhs.v4i1.536
9. Wambua, R. N., & Ondiek, C. O. (2022). Implications of Internet of Things (IoT) on the Education for students with disabilities: A Systematic Literature Review. International Journal of Research Publications, 102(1). https://doi.org/10.47119/IJRP1001021620223320
10. Wambua, R., Oduor, C., & Macharia, J. (2025). The Combined Effects of Digital Health Interventions on Universal Health Coverage Equity in Kenya: An Integrated Approach. Journal of Science, Innovation and Creativity, 4(1), 13–25. https://doi.org/10.58721/jsic.v4i1.912
11. Wambua, R. N., Oduor, C., & Macharia, J. (2025). Moderating Effect of Demographic Factors on the Relationship between Digital Health and Universal Health Coverage Equity in Kenya. The University Journal, 7(1), 30–41. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.59952/tuj.v7i1.369

(b)Refereed Journal Articles

• Wambua, R. N. (2025). Analysis of Digital Health Tools and Technologies Influence on Equitable Access to Universal Health Coverage in Kenya. Presented at IST-Africa Conference (IST-Africa), Nairobi.
• Wambua, R. N. (2023). Digital Innovation in HEIs in Developing Countries: A Systematic Review, Synthesis, and Research Agenda. Presented at 3rd IEEE-TEMS International Conference on Technology and Entrepreneurship, Lithuania.
• Wambua, R. N. (2023). Systematic Review of the Influence of Internet of Things (IoT) on the Education of Students with Disabilities. Presented at IST-Africa Conference (IST-Africa), South Africa.

(c)Book Chapters / Books

• Wambua, R. N., & Oboko, R. (2015). ELearning for persons with visual disabilities: Case of low vision. In Handbook of Research on Educational Technology Integration and Active Learning (pp. 247–267). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-8363-1.ch012
• Wambua, R. N., Oduor, C., & Macharia, J. (2025). Digital health model for equitable access to universal health coverage in Kenya. Discover Health Systems, 4(1), 146. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44250-025-00314-7

Selected Publications Links

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8941-9005

Personal Statement / Biography (Short Summary)

Dr. Ruth Wambua is an accomplished ICT professional with over a decade of experience spanning academia, research, and industry. She holds a PhD in Information Systems and Technology, as well as MSc and BSc degrees in Computer Science.
A practicing scholar and digital transformation expert, Dr. Wambua (“https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthdeshy/”) continues to actively contribute to research, teaching, and innovation in information systems and emerging technologies.