Albert Ong’uti Maake, Ph.D., is a lecturer in the Department of Economics, University of Lay Adventist of Kigali, Rwanda (UNILAK) where he has taught since 2017. He earned his BSc in Computer Science from Spicer Adventist University, Pune, India. He received his M.A. degree in Economics and Ph.D. in Economics from Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth Pune, India. Albert’s main research focus is in Economic Welfare Policy, Rural Development, Foreign Direct Investment in Developing countries, Transport Economics, Development Economics, and Applied Computing. Under his mentorship, his team from the Department of Economics, UNILAK were the winners of the Monetary Policy Challenge competition of the National Bank of Rwanda for the year 2020.
Benard Magara Maake is a technology enthusiast. He holds a master of science in computer science (M.Sc.) and a bachelor of computer applications (BCA) from Periyar University, Salem, India. He works at Kisii University in the Department of Computing Sciences where he lectures and conducts research. His areas of interest include but are not limited to the following: Data Mining, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Software Engineering, and Design, etc. He has submitted his doctoral thesis for examination at the Tshwane University of Technology Department of computer systems engineering, Pretoria, South Africa, where he has been a doctoral student and researcher for the past five years.
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Fredrick Mzee Awuor
is an accomplished academic and Associate Professor of Computer Science at Kisii University, Kenya. His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Responsible and Human-Centered Computing, Wireless Network Economics, and Agriculture Informatics, with a strong emphasis on bridging technology and sustainable development in Africa. Holding two Ph.Ds., an M.Sc., an M.Tech., and a B.Sc., Prof. Awuor is a prolific scholar with numerous publications in high-impact journals and presentations at international conferences. His work advances academic knowledge while addressing global challenges such as food security, ethical AI, and inclusive technology adoption. A co-author of Digital Solutions and the Case for Africa’s Sustainable Development, he is a thought leader advocating for ethical and inclusive digital practices. Prof. Awuor is also an active mentor, inspiring future innovators and researchers. His contributions exemplify the transformative power of technology aligned with ethical principles, driving progress and sustainable growth in Africa and beyond.