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    A Multi-Agent Monitoring System for Computer Networks
    (Kenyatta University, 2025-09) Amwayi, Harrison Makokha
    In today’s business environment, reliable network infrastructure is critical for day-to-day operations. As networks grow in complexity, efficient monitoring systems are essential to ensure the performance and availability of network devices. This study investigates the use of multi-agents in monitoring computer network devices, focusing on the application of autonomous agents in gathering and analyzing network data using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). It explores existing multi-agent frameworks and their limitations, followed by the design and implementation of a new model that integrates SNMP agents and Apache Kafka for scalable data ingestion and processing. The developed solution is designed to address concerns of scalability and network congestion, typically associated with centralized monitoring systems. By leveraging on Apache Kafka as a distributed messaging system, polling tasks are dynamically assigned across multiple agents, ensuring load balancing and fault tolerance. Additionally, feature selection is employed to reduce latency and minimize network congestion. The system was tested to evaluate its performance in real-time monitoring scenarios, demonstrating improvements in scalability and efficiency. This research concludes that multi-agent systems, combined with Apache Kafka, provide a robust model for real-time monitoring of network devices, offering enhanced scalability and reduced latency compared to traditional centralized approaches. Future work may involve refining fault-tolerance mechanisms and exploring additional autonomous agent models for other network management tasks.