Elizabeth Nafula Kuria May PhD Professional Profile...Elizabeth Nafula Kuria PhD Professional...

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

mailto:[email protected]



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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


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


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).


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


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


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


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]


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