Browsing by Author "Odongtoo, Godfrey"

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    A Process Model to Enhance the Accuracy of Digital Forensic Investigations: A case of National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA-Uganda)
    (East African Nature and Science Organization, 2022-12-19) Makheti, Alex; Ocen, Gilbert Gilibrays; Lusiba, Badru; Twaibu, Semwogerere; Alunyu, Andrew Eguar; Matovu, Davis; Odongtoo, Godfrey
    The field of digital forensics has become commonplace due to the increasing prevalence of technology since the late 20th century and the inevitable relevance of this technology in the conducting of criminal activity. In traditional forensics, the evidence is generally something tangible that could identify the criminal, such as hair, blood or fingerprints. In contrast, digital forensics deals with files and data in digital form extracted from digital devices like computers, and phones, among other digital devices, meaning is derived from the fact that a computer or computerized device is the subject or object of crime. In this paper, we explore the challenges faced by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) digital forensic investigation and develop a process model that enhances the accuracy of digital forensic investigation. We adopted a mixed method approach of research involving qualitative, quantitative and experimental design. The study makes significant findings in areas of enhancement accuracy of digital forensic investigation by enumerating the processes that must be followed. As a recommendation for future work, for purposes of generalisation of the study findings, a wider study involving other security agencies such as the police should be conducted.
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    An Improved Systematic Management Model for CCTV Footage in Police Criminal Investigations. A Case Study of Uganda Police Force
    (East African Nature and Science Organization, 2022-10-17) Ogwang, Nickson; Lusiba, Badru; Okello, Calvin Emmy; Ocen, Gilbert Gilibrays; Odongtoo, Godfrey; Matovu, Davis; Kamalha, Edwin
    Criminal investigations with CCTV footage are still having a lot of challenges being faced most especially in relation to footage management. A qualitative comparative study involving getting opinions from the experienced CCTV management team and the investigation team has been conducted to gather some information regarding the current CCTV management model. These findings were compared with the challenges reported by several media and individuals. The study revealed inadequate CCTV system audits, unauthorised footage recordings with personal devices by staff, footage leakages to social media, insufficient training for some staff, low coordination between Uganda Police Force CCTV management and stakeholders involved in road constructions, water supply constructions, billboard installations and electricity supply operations that interrupts CCTV camera operations in case of unexpected occurrences of their related activities. An improved model that involves cloud-based system audits, footage automated shutdown up-on detection of recording devices, cloud-based footage analysis and automated system backups have been incorporated into the current CCTV management model. The system computerisation procedure for the improved model have as well been outlined.
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    Factors Affecting The Development Of Effective Water Resource Management Policies: The Case Of The Management Of Lake Victoria Basin In Uganda
    (African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2020) Odongtoo, Godfrey; Ssebugwawo, Denis; Lating, Peter Okidi
    Partial least square-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) was used to evaluate the factors affecting the development of effective water resource management policies. Researchers employed a purposive sampling method to come up with the most suitable respondents. The sample size of 152 respondents was computed from a population size of 245 water experts within Lake Victoria Basin (LVB) in Uganda. The questionnaire was self-administered to 152 respondents to dig out their views based on their experiences in water resource management. The authors aimed to find out the relationship between efficiency of water allocation, natural hazards and risks, stakeholders’ participation, governance and decentralization, socio economic activities and effective water resource management policies. The findings of this study revealed that governance and decentralization, natural hazards and risks, and socio-economic activities had a significant positive effect on effective water resource management policies. Governance and decentralization had the highest path coefficient (β= 0.453 and p-values = 0.000). The R2 value was scored at 0.680, which collectively explained 68% of the overall variance in the development of the policies. The study recommends putting special attention on governance and decentralization for effective water resource management policies. These findings can support practitioners and decision makers engaged in the management of water resources within LVB and other water bodies worldwide.
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    An Integrated Solution For An Integrated Water Resource Management Of Lake Victoria Basin (LVB)
    (Annals of Valahia University of Targoviste. Geographical Series, 2019) Odongtoo, Godfrey; Lating, Peter Okidi; Ssebuggwawo, Denis
    Lake Victoria Basin is a very important resource for the five riparian countries: Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. The Lake Victoria Basin provides resources for fishing, agriculture, medicine, forestry, water transport and other economic activities. However, its surrounding is affected by population growth, urbanization, industrialization, increasing commercial activities and inadequate provision of sanitation services among others. These grossly affect the landscape and water resources around the lake basin. In this paper, a web based integrated solution prototype is presented. The system consists of web access, mobile access, web service handler, mobile service handler and a database. It can be used to address communication challenges by enhancing stakeholder’s participation, information sharing and enforcement of laws by timely communication and coordination of activities of good governance. The test results confirm that the system is effective and can be used to operate in real world environment in the management of water resources by providing the key actors with relevant information to facilitate decision making.
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    The Mediating Effect Of Effective Decision Making On The Design Of Water Resource Management ICT Model: The Case Of The Management Of Lake Victoria Basin
    (African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2020) Odongtoo, Godfrey; Ssebuggwawo, Denis; Okidi Lating, Peter
    Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS- SEM) technique was employed to evaluate the mediating effects of effective decision making on water resource management policies and water resource management frameworks in the design of water resource management ICT model for an integrated water resource management of Lake Victoria Basin (LVB). Researchers took a quantitative approach using smart-PLS version 3. The sample size of 152 respondents was computed from a population size of 245 persons across districts within LVB. This study received feedback from different experts involved in the management of water resources in LVB. The findings of the study discovered that water resource management policies and water resource management frameworks are significant and had positive effects on the design of water resource management ICT model when subjected to a mediation of effective decision making. The three exogenous latent constructs without mediation wholesomely explained 39.1% of the variance (R2) in the design of water resource management ICT model and 41.4% under the influence of a mediation. This study confirmed that effective decision making had a positive mediating effect in the relationship between the exogenous and endogenous variables. These findings can support practitioners and water managers engaged in the management of water resources in LVB and other water bodies elsewhere in the world.
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    A Mobile Application Tool To Mitigate Communication Challenges In Water Resource Management Of Lake Victoria Basin
    (4th International Conference Water resources and wetlands, 2018) Odongtoo, Godfrey; Lating, Peter Okidi; Ssebuggwawo, Denis
    Lake Victoria Basin is a very important resource for the five riparian countries: Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. The Lake Victoria Basin provides resources for fishing, agriculture, medicine, forestry, water transport and other economic activities. However, its surrounding is affected by population growth, urbanization, industrialization, increasing commercial activities and inadequate provision of sanitation services among others. These grossly affect the landscape and water resources around the lake. In this paper, a web based mobile application tools (MAT) prototype is presented. The system consists of web access, mobile access, web service handler, mobile service handler and a database. It can be used to mitigate communication challenges by enhancing stakeholder’s participation, information sharing and enforcement of laws by timely communication and coordination of activities of good governance. The test results confirm that the system is effective and can be used to operate in real world environment in the management of water resources by providing the key actors with relevant information to facilitate decision making.