| dc.description.abstract | Objective: The aim was to develop an innovation assessment model to analyse the impact of
broadband in spurring innovations in Kenya by studying the role of broadband diffusion, the impact
of broadband collaborations, the influence of electronic research and the role of online broadband
products usability.
Background: Many countries in Africa invest in broadband infrastructure because they have
realized that broadband encourages innovation leading to economic development and prosperity.
Understanding the relationship between universities, business enterprises and government enabled by
broadband is critical in assessing a country's innovative capacity.
Methodology: This study applied descriptive survey research design. It used a logistic regression
model as an inferential analysis tool in the quantitative aspects of the research. The target population
for this study was institutions of higher learning (IHL) operating in Kenya by 31st December, 2015
which included both private and public accredited universities in Kenya.
Results: The response rate from the sampled population was at 75% Reliability measures were
above the recommended level of 0.70 as an indicator for adequate internal consistency. The overall
model evaluation, goodness-of-fit statistics, statistical tests of individual predictors and validations of
predicted probabilities. Showed that the data fitted the model and the model performed well.
Conclusion: Institutions of higher learning in Kenya have a positive but low capacity in
technological innovation implementation. Broadband diffusion is inhibited by poor infrastructural
development attributed to high costs of connections and bandwidth acquisition and a high demand for
broadband among the students and staff. | en_US |
