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selection, four wards were randomly drawn, producing: Eshowe, Amatikulu,
Gigindlovu and Mtunzini.
In Kenya, Kaplamai Division in Trans-Nzoia District was selected for analysis
due to its rural location, where farming and agriculture is the economic
mainstay of its people. Kaplamai Division comprises eight sub-divisions:
Kimoson, Motosiet, Sinyerere, Sitatunga, Makutano, Biribiriet, Kapsara and
Kapolet. For the purposes of this study, the following four sub-divisions were
randomly selected: Kimoson, Sinyerere, Sitatunga and Makutano.
1.10.4 The Time Factor
As part of a comparative study involving two countries, i.e. Kenya and South
Africa, a sample size of 400 was deemed suitable, given that the study
population in both countries was over 5000 (Gay's 1996: 125). Additionally,
the study had to take into account the [extensive] distances between the
respondents in both countries. While bearing the purpose and objectives of
the study in mind, every effort was made to minimise time and costs.
Time was restricted both in terms of scope and limitations. There were four
years Within which to complete the study. A detailed work programme, or
research timetable, covering the years between 2003 and 2007 was agreed
upon during the preliminary stages.
The main highlights of this period of time include:
1. Proposal preparation
2. Defence and approval
3. Auditing and mapping of ICTs in both Kenya and South Africa
4. Literature review on ICTs, gender and development
5. Development of the research instrument
6. Writing of the methodology
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