The 2015 KMIS used ASUS Transformer T100 tablet computers with data entry programs developed in CSPro by The DHS Program at ICF International. Tablets were Bluetooth-enabled to facilitate the electronic transfer of household assignment among field team members and the transfer of completed questionnaires to team supervisors for transfer to the central office. Code division multiple access wireless technology via Internet File Streaming System (IFSS) developed by The DHS Program was used to transfer encrypted data from the field to the central office in Nairobi. Each tablet was fitted with a micro-SD card for encrypted data back-up.
To facilitate communication and monitoring, each field worker was assigned a unique identification number. In the central office, data received from the field team supervisors’ tablets were registered and checked against any inconsistencies and outliers. Data editing and cleaning included range checks and structural and internal consistency checks. Any anomalies were communicated to the respective team through their team supervisor. The corrected results were re-sent to the central processing office.
