Extent of SIMS AdoptionThe concept of a student information management system (SIMS) continues to receive mixed reactions. Its application appears to be limited by a number of factors. Whitley, Gal, and Kjaergaard (2014) suggest that SIMS faces acceptability issues due to the type of information stored, the personally identifiable information stored in the system, and the identity of the people who access this information. information. Ngoma (2009) explores the level of success of the student information system, a subset of SIMS. The results of Ngoma's expedition indicate that many institutions tend to have a negative attitude towards the implementation of such projects. Their mechanism for evaluating the application of this technology is linked to the level of improvement of the institution, especially the performance of students (Sun & Benton 2008; Chong 2014). The Australian and European context of application is attractive. Some governments have formulated legislation that encourages institutions to implement SIMS, while others mandate these implementations to established oversight and regulatory bodies (Whitley, Gal, and Kjaergaard 2014 ; BCME 2011). Additionally, subsidizing the implementation of these systems allows these regions to have expanded use of SIMS. The African context and in particular the integration of SIMS in East Africa falls short of expectations. The recent technology boom in the region has created a platform for SIMS adoption. However, the lack of government incentives to integrate this technology into learning and management of educational institutions makes it difficult for school management to make such investments (Magara 2006). The amount committed for the implementation of this system...... middle of paper ......IT).Nguyen, T, Mondragon, F, O'Brien, W, Jackson, K, Issa, R , & Rojas, E 2012, 'Student journeys and implications for the design of technology-enhanced teaching', Journal Of Computing In Civil Engineering, 26, 5, p. 562, full-text search file provided by the publisher, EBSCOhost, accessed April 13, 2014. Sun, CY and Benton, D. 2008, Socioeconomic disparity in technology use and its impact on performance academics. In K. McFerrin et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, 2008, pp. Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Whitley, E, Gal, U and Kjaergaard, A 2014, “Who do you think you are? "A review of the complex interaction between information systems, identification and identity", European Journal Of Information Systems, 23, 1, p. 17, full-text research file provided by the publisher, EBSCOhost, accessed April 13 2014.