Elizabeth Nafula Kuria PhD Professional Profile May 2015
1. Personal Data
Name: Dr. Elizabeth Nafula Kuria PhD
Department: Department of Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics, Kenyatta University
Contact Address: P.O Box 43844, Nairobi, Kenya 00100
Mobile: + 254-721-433619
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Nationality: Kenyan
Gender: Female
Date of Birth: 29th
October, 1953
2.0 QUALIFICATIONS
2. 1 Academic Qualifications
2000 PhD Education Edith Cowan University, Western Australia.
Thesis title: “ Participation and the focus of nutrition education in rural
child growth monitoring program in Kenya”
1993 Masters of Education, Home Economics, Kenyatta University, Kenya. M
Ed Thesis title: “An investigation into the factors related to beans storage
practices among women in Bokoli location of Bungoma District.
1992 Postgraduate Diploma, International Course in Food Science and
Nutrition, University of Gent, Belgium
1984: Bachelor of Education in Home Economics, First Class Honours,
University of Nairobi, Kenya
1977: Diploma in Agriculture and Home Economics, Distinction, Egerton
College, Kenya
2.2 Professional Courses
For Associate Application (6)
30th
June -14th
July 2014 Procurement procedures for the Directors, Tender Committee &
Tender Processing Committee at Kenyatta University
28th
May-14th
July 2013 (1 week) Teaching Methodology- Kenyatta University
January 24-31, 2013 SMART TRAINING WORKSHOP Silver Springs Hotel - Nairobi,
Kenya
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31st
Jan-2nd
Febr. 2011 International Standards for Anthropometric Assessment (ISAK)
Training held at Kenyatta University
June 2011 Executive MBA at Jomo Kenyatta University of Technology
ongoing
31st
Jan - 2nd
Febr. 2011 International Standards for Anthropometric Assessment (ISAK)
Training held at Kenyatta University
For Senior Lecturer
20th
- 29th
Sept., 2010: Professional Update on “Nutrition in Emergencies” Colloqium for
Institutions of Higher Learning in Kenya. Organized by
KIUNT/Nutrition Works UK/ MOPHS
24th
– 26th
Febr. 2009 Management of University Departments/Schools/Directorates.
Centre for Capacity Development in Higher education- Kenyatta
University
10th
– 11th
July 2006 Resource Persons’ Regional Workshop on training of Trainers.
AICAD headquarters Juja
19th
Nov.-1st Dec. 1995 Qualitative and quantitative Approaches and Computer
Applications in Social Science and Education Research. IDRC and
Kenyatta University
2nd
- 6th
December 2002 Training in Advocacy. Centre for African Family Studies Nairobi
27th
Feb. – 3rd
March 1995 Biotechnology and Biosafety benefits and Risk Assessment in an
African Perspective. by International Service for the Acquisition of
Agric-biotech Applications-Nairobi.
3.0 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2010 To Date: Senior Lecturer Department of Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics-
Kenyatta University
2001 to 2010: Lecturer Department of Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics- Kenyatta
University
1993 to 2000 Tutorial Fellow Department of Home Economics/Foods, Nutrition and
Dietetics, Kenyatta University
1989 to 1993 Graduate Assistant Department of Home Economics Kenyatta
University
1985 to 1988 District Cooperative Officer, Nyandarua and Nairobi Central
1977 to 1984 Assistant Agricultural/Co-operative Officer, Wajir, South Nyanza and
Mombasa Districts
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4.0 ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBLITIES
4.1 At Kenyatta University
Nov. 2011 to date: Director Catering Services
2002 to 2009: Chairman Department of Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics
2010 to date: Member of Executive Senate
2002 to 2009: Member of Senate
2001-2002 Chairman Departmental Postgraduate Students Committee
2004 to 2009: Member of Executive Senate
MEMBER OF School Executive Board
4.2 At other Institutions
1985 to 1988: District Co-operative Officer, Nyandarua and Nairobi Central
1977 to 1984: Assistant Agricultural/Co-operative Officer, Wajir, South Nyanza and
Mombasa
5.0 FELLOWSHIPS
6.0. POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
6.1 PhD Supervision
6.1.1 Completed
For Associate Application (3)
2012:
Lydia Kiduka Reg. No. The use of novel biochemical markers in coronary heart disease
risk assessment among an urban population in Kenya"
Peter Chege Reg. No Impact of use of amaranth on nutrition status of children in Kajiado
district
2011: Winfreda Nyamota Reg. No. Use of amaranth grain in feeding HIV
positive children at Thika District hospital
For Senior Lecturer
2009 Eunice Wambui Njogu Reg. No Diversification of farming practices for
enhanced household food and nutrition security among peri-urban farmers
in Kamae area- Nairobi, Kenya
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2008: Jane Beatrice W. Mugendi Reg. No. Assessment of the effects of
processing 3, 4-dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine (L-DOPA) and other
antinutrients reduction on mucuna pruriens L. protein quality
6.1.2 Ongoing (3)
2014
Juliana Kiio Reg. No. Bioequivalence of micronutrient sprinkles to fortified corn-soy blend
on serum zinc levels of children (12-36 months) in Kiandutu slums, Thika District
Ester Nduku Reg. No. H87/13269/09 The female athlete triad in Kenyan high school athletes
Dorothy Apondi Othoo Reg. No. H87/15200/08 Consumption of spirulina powder to
manage protein-energy-undernutrition and iron deficiency among children aged 6-24 months
in Ndhiwa District Kenya
6.2 Masters Supervision
For Associate Professor (5)
6.2.1 Completed
2014
Gitika Alice W. Reg. No. H60/12705/09. Food consumption patterns, nutrient intake,
nutritional status and school attendance among children from HIV/AIDS affected
Households in Kiambu Municipality.
Kimweli Angelica Mueni H60/10640/2007. Maternal Knowledge on complementary
feeding practices and nutritional status of children aged 6-23 months attending kahawa
West Public Health Centre, Nairobi County
2013 Marita Kemunto Reg. No.H60/ 20308/2010. Dietary diversity and nutritional status of
pregnant women aged 15-49 years attending Kapenguria District Hospital , West Pokot
County, Kenya
2011
Zipporah Maina Reg. No Use of amaranth for HIV/AIDS persons in Mweiga Nyeri
2010
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Regina W. Mbochi Reg. No. Overweight and obesity prevalence and associated socio-
economic factors, physical activity and dietary intake among women in Kibera division,
Nairobi
For Senior Lecturer
2008
Othoo Dorothy Apondi Reg. No. Dietary Assessment of vitamin A and iron among
pregnant women at Ndhiwa Sub-District Hospital-Kenya
Muia Esther Nduku Reg. No. Nutritional Status and Eating disorders among female hair and
beauty college students in Nairobi, Kenya
Mogesi Betty Samburu Reg. No. Nutritional status, blood pressure levels and the
associated risks for hypertension among Kenyatta University employees, Nairobi
2006
Joseph Waweru Reg. No. Iron status and HIV/AIDS: A case of pregnant women at
Pumwani Maternity Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
Maina Peter Chege Reg. No. Dietary practices, health and nutrition status of HIV/AIDS
infected pre-school children in Kibera slum, Nairobi
Suzan Wairegi Wambui Reg. No Women’s awareness, perceptions and attitudes of
menopause and their dietary intakes in managing menopausal symptoms: A case of
Maragua Town, Kenya
Mwema Josephine MuthoniHousehold Food Security and Nutritional Status of under
fives in Kieni West Division, Nyeri District
2005
Jane Muting’au Nutrition status of children in selected primary schools in Machakos
district
Edwina A. Ochieng Reg. No. Factors that Influence Glycaemic Control in Diabetes
Mellitus: A Case Study of Kenyatta National Hospital
Ruguru Sarah Mwaniki Reg. No. Risk Factors Associated with Nutritional Status among
the Elderly in Selected Homes for the Aged in Nairobi and Kiambu, Kenya
2004
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Rose Olwambula Ambalo Reg. No. Health Professionals Knowledge, Attitudes and
Practices in the Management of Protein Energy Malnutrition in Government Hospitals ,
Kisumu, Kenya
Eunice Ndung’u Njeri Reg. No. Utilization of Beta Carotene rich sweet potatoes, millet
and pigeon pea in the development of alternative bread.
Onesmus Muinde Kilungu Reg. No An Assessment of Hygienic and Sanitary Practices of
vendors of street foods in Kayole and Dandora Estates Nairobi
2003
Florence Kithira Reg. No. Household Food Security of members and non-members of
women self-help groups in Miriga-Mieru West Division of Meru Central district, Kenya.
6.2.2 ONGOING
Nancy Ndunye Mbai Reg. No. H60/CE/14007/2009
Faith Karegi Munoru Reg. No. H60/20311/2010
Mary M. Milelu Reg. No. H60/13450/09
Micheni Norah Gatugi Reg No. H60/127000/2009
Marube Beatrice Kemunto Reg. No. H60/21071/2010
Jane Ilusa Nyabuti Reg. No H60/20587/2010
7.0 CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
7.1 Participation in Workshops/conferences
3rd
FANUS Conference Arusha Tanzania 25-29th
May 2015 (forthcoming)
Nutrition Conference Mombasa 10-15 march 2014
7.2 Presentation of Papers at Academic and Professional Conferences
Influences of pregnant women on iron and folic acid supplementation in Kenya
Maternal Nutrition Practices in Kwale County, Kenya
Food Consumption among pastoralists’ children aged under five years in Marsabit,
Kenya
7.3 Convening and Coordinating Conferences
8.0 ARTICLES IN REFEREED JOURNALS
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8.1 Joint authored with students and colleagues
For Associate Application (8)
Peter Chege, Elizabeth Kuria, Judith Kimiywe, Hudson Nyambaka, (2014), Retention of Β-
Carotene, Iron and Zinc in Solar Dried Amaranth Leaves in Kajiado County, Kenya, International
Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR) ISSN 2307-4531
Peter Chege, Elizabeth Kuria, Judith Kimiywe, Hudson Nyambaka. (2014). Changes in Nutrient
Content for β-Carotene, Iron and Zinc in Solar Dried and Stored Amaranthus cruentus
Vegetables. International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research. Volume 3, Issue 3,
ISSN (Online) 2319-1473.
Othoo D. A.; Waudo J. and Kuria E. N. Dietary assessment of vitamin A and iron among
pregnant women at Ndhiwa Sub-district hospital, Kenya. African Journal of Food,
Agriculture , Nutrition and Development. Vol 14 No 5 August 2014 pages 2114-2128
Mbochi R. W. Kuria E., Kimiywe J., and Steyn N. P. (2012). Predictors of overweight
and obesity in adult women in Nairobi Province, Kenya. Bio Medical Central (BMC)
ISBN 9966-923-28-4 pages 79- 97
Kaduka L.U., Kombe Y., Kenya E. E., Kuria, E., Bore, J. K., Bukania Z. N. and Mwagi,
M. (2012). Prevalence of metabolic syndrome among urban population in Kenya.
Diabetes Care 35:887-893, 2012. American Diabetes Association
Chege, P., Kuria E. and Kimiywe, J. (2012). A comparative Study of dietary practices,
morbidity patterns and nutrition status of HIV/AIDS infected and non-infected pre-school
children in Kibera slums, Kenya. Journal of Applied Biosciences ISSN 1997- 5902 32-
2008-2014
Mugendi, J. B., Njagi, E. N., Kuria, E. N., Mwasaru, M. A., Mureithi, J. G. and
Apostolides, Z. (2010). Nutritional quality and physicochemical properties of Mucuna
bean (Mucuna pruriens L.) protein isolates. International Food Research Journal 17: 357-
366 (2010).
Mugendi, J. B., Njagi, E. N., Kuria, E. N., Mwasaru, M. A., Mureithi, J. G. and
Apostolides, Z. (2010). Effects of processing methods on protein quality of Mucuna bean
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(Mucuna pruniens L.). African Journal of Food Agriculture Nutrition and Development.
ISSN 1684 5374 pp. 2394-2412
For Senior Lecturer
Mugendi, J. B., Njagi, E. N., Kuria, E. N., Mwasaru, M. A., Mureithi, J. G. and
Apostolides, Z.(2010). Effects of processing technique on the nutritional composition and
ant-nutrient content of mucuna bean (Mucuna pruniens L.). African Journal of Food
Science Vol4 (4) pp. 156-166 April 2010
Waweru, J. Mugenda, O. and Kuria, E (2009). Anemia in the context of Pregnancy and
HIV/AIDS: A case of Pumwani Maternity Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. African Journal of
Agriculture and Development Vol 9 No 2 2009 ISBN 1584 5374
Muinde O. Kuria E. (2005). Hygienic and Sanitary Practices of vendors of Street Foods
in Nairobi Kenya. African Journal of Food Agriculture Nutrition and Development. 7
Vol. 5 No 1 2005
Kuria, E. N., Wefwafwa, T. and Munyasi, F. (1997). An investigation of the extension
services provided to women on food storage/preservation and nutrition in Bungoma
District. Academy Science Publishers. Abridged research Report No 25. Nairobi:
Individual authored
For Associate Professor (2)
Kuria, E. N. (2014). Integrating Nutrition in Farmer Field Schools: Lessons Learned in
Eastern Africa USAID/MEAS
Kuria, E. N. (2014). Integrating Nutrition in Farmer Field Schools: Lessons Learned in
Eastern Africa MEAS Case Study Summary. USAID/MEAS
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For Senior Lecturer
Kuria, E. N. (2010). Food consumption and nutritional status of people living with
HIV/AIDS (PLWHA): a case of Thika and Bungoma Districts, Kenya. Journal of Public
Health Nutrition Vol. 13 No 4 2010. 1SSN 1368-9800 pp. 475-479
Kuria E. N. (1995). Bokoli nutrition project: Initiative of a Home Economist.
Association of African Women in Research and Development (AARWORD). Newsletter
Vol. 4 December 1995. Nairobi
Kuria E. N. (1993). Women’s beans storage practices: A case study of Bokoli Location,
Bungoma District. Association of African Women in Research and Development
(AARWORD). Newsletter Vol. 4 December 1995. Nairobi
8.2 Articles in Conference Proceedings
For Associate Application (1)
Shikuri R., Waudo J. and Kuria E. (2013) Factors influencing nutritional status and food
consumption patterns of children with cancer: A case study of Kenyatta National
hospital, Kenya. ISBN 9966-923-28-4 pages 79- 97
For Senior Lecturer
Kuria, E. N. (2003). Dietary management of HIV and AIDS for People Living with HIV
and AIDS. Association of African Women in Research and Development (AARWORD).
8.3 BOOKS
For Associate Application (1)
Waweru, J. Mugenda, O. and Kuria, E. (2010). Anemia status in the context of pregnancy
and HIV/AIDS: A Case of Pregnant Women at Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Nairobi,
Kenya. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing.
For Senior Lecturer
Kuria, E. N. (2008). Basics of Foods and Nutrition. Aged, Children and Women
Organization. ISNB 9966-7107-0-X
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Kuria, E. N. (2008). Feeding for Health: Perspectives from God’s Word. Aged, Children and
Women Organization. ISNB 9966-7107-0-1
8.4 Chapters in Books
Kuria, E. N. (1997). Experience of a home economics extension worker in Kenya, In
Looking towards the 21st Century: Home Economics and the Global Community.
American Home Economics Association Yearbook 10/1990. Glencoe McGraw-Hill
Publishing Company
9.0 NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION WITH EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS
Carried out the following:
Promotion of collaborations with Industry who provide supplies to Catering services such as
Nairobi bottlers, Western Kenya Rice, W.K.R.M. Mills, Grain Star who partner to add value to
our services by providing covers, fridges etc for the dining halls and taking part in career week
events to offer opportunities for our students for internships and possible employment.
Ministry of Health. Member of the National Micronutrient Deficiency Control Council
February 2014: Evaluation of the Garrissa Nutrition and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Project MERCY USA
September to October 2013
A study on “Integrating nutrition in farmer field schools: Lessons learnt study in Eastern Africa”
.Awarded by FAO/FARMER FIELD SCHOOLS.
May to September 2013
Collaboration with Ministry of Health on researches and member of the Micronutrient
September 2012
A study “Kwale Nutrition Survey. Awarded by Mercy USA
June 2012
Marsabit Nutrition Survey: Awarded by Food for the Hungry
August 2011
Rapid Nutrition Assessment in Tharaka, South Kitui, Kilifi and Kwale: Awarded by Heifer
International
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June 2010
Marsabit Nutrition Survey: Awarded by Food for the Hungry
2009
Kajiado Nutrition Survey: Awarded by Concern Worldwide
2008
Kakuma Refugee Camp Nutrition Survey: Awarded by International Rescue Organization
2007
Evaluation of WASH and Nutrition Project in Somalia:. Awarded by ADRA
2006
Turkana Nutrition Survey: Awarded by Christian Children’s Fund
2004 to2006
Food Vehicle for Vitamin A fortification: Awarded by UNICEF-KCO
10.0 EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL GRANTS
1 Mercy USA 2014 Evaluation of Garissa WASH and Nutrition
Project KSh. 892,500
2 FAO/FFS
Promotion Services
2013 Integration of Nutrition in Agriculture:
Lessons learnt from Eastern Africa US$
20,000 3 Mercy USA 2013 Evaluation of Garissa WASH and Nutrition
Project KSh. 892,500
4 Food for the
Hungry
June 2013 Marsabit Nutrition Survey
5 MoH/Micronutrient
Initiative
2013 KAP on Vitamin A and Iron and folic acid
supplementation KSh. 3,115,000
6 HEIFER
International
March
2012
PLIP Baseline Survey in Samburu District,
Kenya KSh. 637,500
7 HEIFER
International
May 2012 FUFAO II Evaluation – South Nyanza,
Kenya
8 Plan International 2011 Rapid Nutrition Assessment in Tharaka,
South Kitui, Kilifi and Kwale
9
Food for the
Hungry
Nov.
2011
Marsabit Nutrition Survey KSh. 486,000
10 Food for the
Hungry
June 2011 Marsabit Nutrition Survey KSh. 486,000
11 Nutrition Third World 2003-2006. Nutrition and HIV/AIDs US $27,300
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11.0 EXTERNAL EXAMINATION
11.1 External examiner in Other Universities
2014 University of Eldoret
2011 to date:
Department of Food Science, Nutrition University of Nairobi
University of Nairobi, Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
University of Nairobi, Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology
Department of Food Science Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
11.2 Review of Professional periodicals
Certificate- Review of publications-Horizon Research Publishing Corporation USA
11.3 Invitation to a conference as Guest Speaker
11.4 Appointment to Boards
2012 to date: Ministry of Health. Member of the National Micronutrient Deficiency Control
Council
Appointed by the Minister for Education as Board member as follows:
2009 to date Member District/County Education Board Gatanga District
2007 to date Member of Board of Governors Kahawa Garrison Secondary School
2007 to date Member Board of Governors Ruaraka High School
2005 to date Member of Board of Governors Kamunyaka Kiumu High School
2002 to 2008: Member Parents Teacher Association Mangu High School
2002 to date Member Board of Governors Kamunyaka Secondary School
12.0 AWARDS/RECOGNITION
2010- Certificate of Honour Awarded by Deliverance Church Kenya
2009- Service Award Mangu High Scholl
2007- Service Award- Mangu High School
2004- Certificate of Honour Deliverance Church Kenya
1985- Best Candidate in Bed Home Economics- Mobil Kenya Merit Award
13.0 COMMUNITY OUTREACH
2001 to date Chairperson Ladies Ministry Deliverance Church Kasarani and Nairobi
Region
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2008 to 2010 Council Member, Kiriri Women’s University
Member Board of Governors Mangu High School
2000 to date Holding Series of lectures on “Nutrition and Health” in communities in
Nairobi and Kitale; Western Kenya based on food consumption, building
immunity, nutrition and HIV and AIDS and wellness life style changes
Education promotion among youth in schools and out of school in rural
settings in Kenya.
Nutrition for health broadcasts on KBC radio and NTV ongoing
series
2006 to date Student mentor
14.0 ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP
14.1 Development of teaching/academic programmes in department of Foods, Nutrition
and Dietetics, Kenyatta University
Initiated the Development of postgraduate diploma in Nutrition programme when I was
chairman. First Intake in 2011
14.2 Developing Programmes external to Kenyatta University
Developed programme for Moi University in 2006-2007
14.3 Initiating/Leading research project: For Associate Professor (10)
Febr-March 2014: Evaluation of Garissa WASH and Nutrition Project
May to September 2013: Principal Investigator for research on KAP on vitamin A and
iron and folic acid supplementation sponsored by Ministry of Health and Micronutrient
Initiative
October to November 2013: Integration of Nutrition in Agriculture: Lessons learnt from
Eastern Africa
June 2013: Marsabit Nutrition Survey
Evaluation of Garissa WASH and Nutrition Project
March-April 2012: PLIP Baseline Survey in Samburu District Heifer International
May 2012: FUFAO II Evaluation In Nyanza Heifer International
September 2012: A study “Kwale Nutrition Survey. Awarded by Mercy USA
June –July 2012: Marsabit Nutrition Survey: Awarded by Food for the Hungry
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August 2011: Rapid Nutrition Assessment in Tharaka, South Kitui, Kilifi and Kwale:
Awarded by Plan International
15.0 OTHERS
15.1 Appointments
Certificate- Review of publication-Horizon Research Publishing Corporation USA
15.2 Contribution to University Advancement
Member of the Graduation, Equity Scholars, Launches of Schools etc. Committees
2013-2014: Jubilee Celebration Committee
2013-2014: Committee for the Launch of Daadab Campus
2013: Equity Scholars Committee
2002 to date Member of the University Bursary Committee
Responsible for developing modalities for and issuing bursaries to needy students
in the university
2006 to date Mentoring students in the University. Get a number of students that join
the university each year that I mentor throughout their stay in the university. This
involves working with them on their programmes, social life, outreach, financial
management among others
15.3 Membership to Professional Bodies
Kenya Nutrition and Dietetics Association
Evaluation Society of Kenya (ESK)
Kenya Non-Fiction Writers Association
REFEREES
Dr Sophie Ochola
Kenyatta University
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Prof. Judith Kimiywe
Kenyatta University
Email: [email protected]
Prof. Judith Waudo
Kenyatta University
Email: [email protected]