Recent Publications

  • Schneider, L., Kosola, M., Uusimäki, K., Ollila, S., Lubeka, C., Kimiywe, J., & Mutanen, M. (2021). Mothers’ perceptions on and learning from infant and young child-feeding videos displayed in Mother and Child Health Centers in Kenya: A qualitative and quantitative approach. Public Health Nutrition, 1-14. doi:10.1017/S1368980021002342

  • Kamuhu, R., Mugendi, B., Kimiywe, J., Njagi, E. (2021). Effects of Healthy Diet plus Peanut Consumption on Fasting Lipid Profile on HIV Infected Adults in Nyeri County, Kenya: Randomized Crossover Study. Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health, https://doi.org: 10.22038/jnfh.2021.52465.130 
  • Samburu BM, Kimiywe J, Young SL , Wekesah FM, Wanjohi MN, Muriuki P, Madise NJ , Griffiths PL and  Kimani-Murage  EW.(2021) Realities and Challenges of Breastfeeding Policy in the Context of HIV: a Qualitative Study on Community Perspectives on Facilitators and Barriers related to Breastfeeding among HIV positive Mothers in Baringo County, Kenya. International Breastfeeding Journal 16:39 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-021-00385-1
  • Ndanuko R, Maganja D,  Kibet A, Coyle D.H,  Kimiywe J, Raubenheimer D, Marklund M, Wu J.H.Y. (2021) Sodium Content and Labelling Completeness of Packaged Foods and Beverages in Kenya. Nutrients 2021, 13 (4) 1385. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13041385
  • Ndahura NB, Munga J, Kimiywe J, Mupere E. (2021) Effectiveness of a Structured Nutrition Education Course for Caregivers of Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes in Improving Glycemic and Dietary Outcomes: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol. Journal of Clinical Trials 2021: 13 1-10
  • Ndahura NB, Munga J, Kimiywe J, Mupere E. (2021) Caregivers’ Nutrition Knowledge and Dietary Intake of Type 1 Diabetic Children Aged 3–14 Years in Uganda. Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy 2021:14 127–137
  • Kimani-Murage EW, Kimiywe J, (2021) Mutoro AN, et al. Effectiveness of the baby-friendly community initiative on exclusive breastfeeding in Kenya. Matern Child Nutr. 2021;e13142. https://doi.org/10.1111/ mcn.1314 
  • Zubery D, Kimiywe J, Martin HD.  (2021) Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity, and Its Associated Factors Among Health-care Workers, Teachers, and Bankers in Arusha City, Tanzania. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes. 2021 Feb 2;14:455-465. doi: 10.2147/DMSO.S283595. PMID: 33564252; PMCID: PMC786692 
  • Kimwele A. M. Ochola S. A. and Mugambi M.N. Influence of home-grown school feeding programme on dietary diversity among school children 6-13 years of age in Makueni county, Kenya. European Journal of Health Sciences ISSN 2520-4645 (online) Vol.6, Issue 1, pp 57-72, 2021
  • Peterson Kato Kikomeko, Sophie Ochola, Archileo N. Kaaya, Irene Ogada, Tracy L. Birungi and Peace N. Stakeholders’ perceptions of the nutrition and dietetics needs and the requisite professional competencies in Uganda: a cross-sectional mixed methods study. BMC Health Services Research (2021) 21:92 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-06090-3.
  • Lucy-Joy Wachira, Stella Muthuri, Sophie Ochola, Vincent LJ Wachira, S Muthuri, S Ochola, V Onywera, M Tremblay (2021). Association between dietary behaviours and weight status of school children: results from the International Study of Childhood Obesity, Lifestyle and the Environment (ISCOLE) - Kenya, Child and Adolescent Obesity, 4:1, 1-22, DOI: 10.1080/2574254X.2020.1842014
  • Waudo, J and Were G. (2021). Nutritional Status of Adolescents in Kenya. ISBN: 978-9966-955-38-8, Topspot Printers, Kenya 
  • Kamuhu, R., Mugendi, B., Kimiywe, J., Njagi, E. (2021). Effects of Healthy Diet plus Peanut Consumption on Fasting Lipid Profile on HIV Infected Adults in Nyeri County, Kenya: Randomized Crossover Study. Journal of Nutrition, Fasting and Health, 9(3), -. doi: 10.22038/jnfh.2021.52465.1308
  • Kamuhu, R., Mugendi B., Kimiywe J., Njagi E. (2021). Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in HIV-Infected Adults in Nyeri County, Kenya. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research. 11(5): 117-124- DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20210516 (2021)https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/author/peterson-warutere-and-eunice-njogu Disregard coronavirus jab conspiracy theories
  • Robinson Nyaribo Mochoni and Judith Kimiywe. (2020) Effect Of Nutrition Education Videos On Mothers’ Knowledge, And Practices On Complementary Feeding Of Children 6-23 Months In Nairobi City County, Kenya. Acta Scientific Nutritional Health 4.12 (2020): 62-71.
  • Obimbo MM , Kimiywe J,  Ogada I, Lodenyo H. (2020) Dietary Practices and Dyslipidemia in Child Bearing Women in Nairobi City County Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Study  African Journal of Health Sciences Volume 33, Issue No.3, May- June, 2020
  • Samburu BM, Young SL , Wekesah FM, Wanjohi MN , Kimiywe J, Muriuki P,. Griffiths PL , McGarvey  ST,  Madise NJ and  Kimani-Murage  EW (2020).  Effectiveness of the baby-friendly community initiative in promoting exclusive breastfeeding among HIV negative and positive mothers: a randomized controlled trial in Koibatek Sub-County, Baringo, Kenya. International Breastfeeding Journal (2020) 15:62 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-020-00299-4
  • Maingi M, Kimiywe J, Iron-Segev S. (2020) Maternal knowledge in complementary feeding following Baby Friendly Community Initiative in Koibatek, Kenya. Matern Child Nutr. 2020;e13027. https://doi.org/10.1111/ mcn.13027
  • Nicholaus C, Martin HD, Kassim  N, Matemu AO, Kimiywe J.  (2020) Dietary Practices, Nutrient Adequacy, and Nutrition Status among Adolescents in Boarding High Schools in the Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism Volume 2020, Article ID 3592813, 14 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/3592813
  • Teresa Mwoma, Patricia Kitsao-Wekulo, Emma Haycraft, Elizabeth Kimani-Murage, Milka Wanjohi, Judith Kimiywe, Esther Kinuthia, Peter Muriuki, Natalie Pearson, Kenneth Okelo, Silas Onyango, Oscar Kadenge, Betty Samburu, Stephen Mwangi, Stewart Kabaka, Charity Tauta and Paula Griffiths (2020) “Experiences of incorporating support for early childhood development into the Baby Friendly Community Initiative in rural Kenya”. Journal of the British Academy, 8(s2), 103–132 DOI https://doi.org/10.5871/jba/008s2.103 Posted 25 March 2020
  • Florence. O. Odiwuor, Judith Kimiywe  and Judith Waudo (2020) “Influence of Nutrition Knowledge on Dietary Practices and Attitudes of Pregnant Women in Migori, Kenya” . Global Research Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology: ISSN-2360-7920: Vol. 8(3): pp, 005-012, March, 2020.  
  • Kiboi Willy, Kimiywe Judith, and Chege Peter,(2020)  “Longitudinal Changes of Human Milk Nutrient Content in the First 6 Months of Lactation.” World Journal of Nutrition and Health, vol. 8, no. 1 (2020): 1-6. doi: 10.12691/jnh-8-1-1 
  • Lubeka C, Kimiywe J, Nyambaka J. (2020) Impact of school garden on dietary diversity and micronutrient level of pre-school children in Makueni County –Kenya Research Journal of Food Science and Nutrition Volume 5(4) 85-97, October 2020 Article Number: 750B9D662 ISSN: 2536-7080 https://doi.org/10.31248/RJFSN2020.100 https://integrityresjournals.org/journal/RJFSN
  • Tobiko E.L, Waudo, J,N, and Kimani H ( 2020) Uptake  of Isoniazid Preventive Theraphy (IPT) and its associated factors among people living with HIV (PLWHIV) in Kajiado County, Kenya. International Journal of Tropical Disease and Health 41(1) 26-34. ISSN.2278-1005, NLD ID 1010163266.
  • Waswa F., Wangia J and Waudo J. 2020. A Rapid Appraisal of Poor Educational Performance in Selected Secondary Schools in Navakholo Constituency in Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research. 8 (5) 19-32. www.ijern.com
  • Joyce Nzilani Mutuku, Sophie Ochola and Justus Osero. Maternal knowledge and complementary feeding practices and their relationship with nutritional status among children 6-23 months old in pastoral community of Marsabit County, Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Study. Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science. ISSN: 2347-467X, Vol. 08, No. (3) 2020, Pg. 862-876.
  • Joseph Kobia M’Liria, Judith Kimiywe and Sophie Ochola. Impact of Mother-to-Mother Support Groups in Promoting Exclusive Breastfeeding in a Low-Resource Rural Community in Kenya: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science. ISSN: 2347-467X, Vol.08, No. (2) 2020. Page 609-621.
  • Mahat Jimale Mohamed, Sophie Ochola and Victor Owino. A Qualitative Exploration of the Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) in Wajir County, Kenya. International Breastfeeding Journal (2020) 15:44 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-020-00284-x 
  • Wandia Florence, Sophie Ochola, Ogada Irene.  Physical and Nutrition Education Intervention Improves Body Weight Status of Adolescents in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial. Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science. ISSN: 2347-467X, Vol. 08, No. (1) 2020, Pg. 318-332.
  • Wandia Florence, Sophie Ochola and Ogada Irene. Effect of Nutrition and Physical Education on Adolescents’ Physical Activity Levels, Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes and Dietary Practices. J Food Sci Nutr Res 2020;3(2):061-082. J Food Sci Nutr Res 2020;3(2):061-082 DOI: 10.26502/jfsnr.2642-11000039.
  • Dorcus Mbithe D Kigaru, Zipporah W Ndung’u and Catherine W Macharia-Mutie (2020) Application of stable isotope dilution techniques to assess body fat and comparison with WHO BMI-for-age classification as a measure of obesity among schoolchildren in Nairobi, Kenya. Public Health Nutrition: 1- 5. doi:10.1017/S1368980020001950
  • Tetsuhiro Kidokoro, Noriyuki Fuku, Toshio Yanagiya , Tomonari Takeshita, Mizuki Takaragawa, Michael Annear, Tian Xiaojie , Luka B. Waiganjo , Lamec F. Bogonko, Juliet K. Isika, Mbithe D. Kigaru and Francis M. Mwangi (2020) Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Patterns among Kenyan and Japanese Children: A Comprehensive Cross-Country Comparison. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17, 4254; doi:10.3390/ijerph17124254
  • Wesley Bor, Dorcus Mbithe, Irene Ogada and Wesley Too (2020) Nurse’s Knowledge Aspects of Enhancing Haemoglobin Level and Safety through Delayed Cord Clamping Time in a Semi-urban Hospital in South Rift Region, Kenya.  Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation. Volume 9 Number 1 (2020).
  • Eunice Njogu (2020) https://theconversation.com/millions-of-kenyans-go-hungry-every-day-why-and-what-can-be-done-131782
  • MURO, Maximillah Bitutu; NJOGU, Eunice; ORINDA, George (2020). Caregivers’ Level of Knowledge on Indoor Air Pollution and Acute Respiratory Infections among Under-Fives in Informal Settlement: Makadara, Nairobi County. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, [S.l.], v. 5, n. 3, p. 1 - 23, aug. 2020. ISSN 2520-4025. Available at: <https://www.iprjb.org/journals/index.php/JHMN/article/view/1106>. 
  • Hussein SAMIRA, Eunice NJOGU, Drusilla MAKWORO (2020).  Level of Knowledge and Utilization of Fortified Maize Flour by Primary Food Shoppers in Mathare, Nairobi County, Kenya. Korean Journal of Food & Health Convergence 6(2), pp.1-8. ISSN: 2586-7342 © 2020 KFHCA.  https://www.koreascience.or.kr/article/JAKO202014254299725.page
  • Nkingo Christine Kananu, Judith Waudo, Eunice Njogu (2020). Vitamin A Rich Foods Consumed For Dietary Intake and Supplementation Among Children Aged 12 To 59 Months in Gatunga Ward, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya, Central African Journal of Public Health. Vol. 6, No. 2, 2020, pp. 73-79. doi: 10.11648/j.cajph.20200602.14 http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/journal/paperinfo?journalid=326&doi=10.11648/j.cajph.20200602.14
  • Kamuhu, R., Mugendi B., Kimiywe J., Njagi E. (2020). Effect of Peanut Consumption on Nutritional Status Indices of HIV Infected Adults in Nyeri County, Kenya. World Journal of Nutrition and Health. 8(1):22-27- doi: 10.12691/jnh-8-1-5
  • Judith Waudo. Food security and food safety in Kenya: The role of universities. Book Chapter. Food Safety, from Farm to Fork: Emerging and Re-emerging Issues, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2020.
  • Kiio Juliana, Kilonzo Fidelis, Kyalo Daniel, Muui Catherine & Mathenge Scholastica. Potential for Wastewater Re-Use in Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture to Mitigate Household Food Insecurity in Nairobi, Kenya. Book Chapter. Food Safety, from Farm to Fork: Emerging and Re-emerging Issues, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2020.
  • Daniel Kyalo Willy, Fidelis Kilonzo & Juliana Kiio. Who Cares? Consumer Attitudes and Purchase Decisions on Peri-Urban Agricultural Commodities in the Absence of Information Asymmetry. Book chapter. Food Safety, from Farm to Fork: Emerging and Re-emerging Issues, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2020.
  • Patrick Nyamemba Nyakundi, Juliana Kiio & Ann Munyaka. Does Education Level, Household Income, Budget for Food and Birth Interval Predict the Iron Status of Women of Childbearing age in Nandi County, Kenya? EC Nutrition 15.10 (2020): 41-49.
  • Fidelis N. Kilonzo, Winnie M. K., Joyce W. K., Juliana K., Daniel K., Catherine M., and Scholastica M., (2020) Wastewater Reuse For Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture: Why It's Not Happening Soon? Journal of Engineering in Agriculture and the Environment (JEAE), Volume 6. No 2 pg .32-40
  • Ashioya Damaris Shihundu, Lucy Kathuri-Ogola, Judith Waudo and Wawire Koinange (2019). Relationship between Care provided by Foster Families and Psychological Well-being of Children affected by HIV and AIDS in Kiambu County, Kenya. Internal Journal of Social Sciences and Information Technology pp. 128-141.
  • Ashioya Damaris Shihundu, Lucy Kathuri-Ogola, Judith Waudo and Wawire Koinange (2019). Relationship between Type of Psychosocial Support available in the Community and Psychosocial Wellbeing of Children affected by HIV and Aids in Kiambu County, Kenya. International Journal of Social Sciences and Information Technology. pp. 84-94.
  • J.Wangia, Waswa Fuchaka and Waudo J (2019). Determinants of Self Esteem, Educational Performance and Career Prospects Among Secondary School Students in Navakholo Constituency, Kakamega, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice, Vol. 10. No. 14 PP 41-49. 
  • Wangia, Waswa Fuchaka and Waudo J (2019). Determinants of Self Esteem, Educational Performance and Career Prospects Among Secondary School Students in Navakholo Constituency, Kakamega, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice, Vol. 10. No. 14 PP 41-49.
  • Gikwa JN, Kimiywe J, Njogu E. (2019) Prevalence of Dietary Supplements use and Dietary Practices among Teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, Kenya: A Cross Sectional Analytic Study. J Nutri Food Sci Forecast. 2019; 2(3): 1013.ISSN 2643-8186 https://scienceforecastoa.com/Articles/JNFSF-V2-E3-1013.pdf
  • Kiome MR1*, Kimiywe J2 and Njogu EW2 (2019). Does Child Spacing Influence Nutritional Status of Children 6-59 Months? Journal of Pediatric and Womens Healthcare: ScienceForecast Publications LLC., https://scienceforecastoa.com/Articles/JPWH-V2-E2-1019.pdf
  • Akinrinmade R., Njogu, E. and Ogada, I., Oluremi O. Keshinro (2019).  Effectiveness of Nutrition Education in Improving Maternal Knowledge and Attitudes towards Complementary Feeding Practices: A cluster-randomized controlled trial in Ondo State, Nigeria. https://www.koreascience.or.kr/article/JAKO201914254299983.page
  • Mwangi J, Njogu E, Kiplamai F. (2019).  Physical Activity and Dietary Patterns in Relation to Weight Status among University Students in Nairobi County, Kenya.International Journal of Health Sciences & Research www.ijhsr.org  Int J Health Sci Res. 2019; 9(8):411-418.
  • Gikwa J.N, Njogu E, and Kimiywe J. (2019). Use of dietary supplements among teachers in public secondary schools in Kikuyu, Kiambu county, Kenya: a cross sectional analytical study. Int J Health Sci Res. 2019; 9(9):146-153. https://www.ijhsr.org/IJHSR_Vol.9_Issue.9_Sep2019/22.pdf
  • Waweru G, Chege P, Njogu E. (2019).  Pre-Conception Nutrition Knowledge and Attitudes among Female Undergraduate Students at Kenyatta University, Kenya. International Journal of Health Sciences & Research www.ijhsr.org  220 Vol.9; Issue: 7; July 2019
  • Akinrinmade R., Njogu, E. and Ogada, I. (2019). Effectiveness of Nutrition Education on Nutrient intake and Nutrition Status of infants in Ondo State, Nigeria. American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research ISSN: 2642-1747. https://biomedgrid.com/fulltext/volume3/effectiveness-of-nutrition-education-on-nutrient-intake-and-nutrition-status-of-infants-in-ondo-state-nigeria.000642.php
  • Naureen Andare, Sophie Ochola and Peter Chege. Determinants of infant feeding practices among mothers living with HIV attending prevention of mother to child transmission Clinic at Kiambu Level 4 hospital, Kenya: a cross-sectional study. BMC Nutrition Journal (2019) 18:64 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12937-019-0490-y
  • Peterson Kato Kikomeko, Sophie Ochola, Irene A. Ogada, Archileo N. Kaaya, Peace Nakito. Strengthening Undergraduate Human Nutrition and Dietetics Training in Uganda: The Need to adopt a Competency-based Education. Journal of Education and Practice. ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper). ISSN 2222-288X (Online). DOI:10.7176/JEP.Vol.10, No.21, 2019. 
  • Stellah Malaso Koini, Sophie Ochola, Irene A. Ogada, Socio-cultural factors and complementary feeding of children 6-23 months among Maasai in Narok South Africa Kenya. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing. ISSN 2422-8419. An Internal Peer-reviewed Journal. DOI:10.7176/JHMN. VOL. 62, 2019.
  • Jacqueline Macharia, Dorcus Mbithe, Harun Kimani& Peter chege (2019) Feeding Practices and Nutrition Status among Children Aged 6-23 Months after Discharge from Supplementary Feeding Program in Isiolo County, Kenya. Food Sci Nutr Res. 2019; 2(2): 1-6.
  • ElHamdouchi, T. Adom, A. Aouidet, V.D. Agueh, A. Diouf, N.I. Joonus, G.H. Leyna, K. Dorcus Mbithe, T. Moleah, M.A. Monyeki, D. Nakimbugwe, H.L. Nashandi, A.F. Simpara, S.M.A. Somda, J.J. Reilly and C. Loech (2019) Protocol for validating simple measures of body fatness and physical activity of children in twelve African countries: The ROUND-IT Africa Study. African Journal for Physical Activity and Health Sciences (AJPHES) Volume 25(2), June 2019, pp. 142-173.
  • Silas Tumpeine, Dorcus Mbithe Kigaru and Peter Chege (2019) Dietary Practices Among Adults Living with HIV and AIDS Attending Clinics at Narok County Referral Hospital, Kenya. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR) (2019) Volume 46, No 2
  • Haji Chomba, Haikael D. Martin, and Judith Kimywe, (2019)“Prevalence and Predictors of Obesity among 7- to 17-Year-Old Schoolchildren in Urban Arusha, Tanzania,” Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, vol. 2019, Article ID 3106597, 11 pages, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/3106597.
  • Cherono, R., Ogada, I.A. and Kimiywe, J. (2019) Weight Status at Postpartum: Being Normal Weight Yet Centrally Obese! Food and Nutrition Sciences, 10, 1085-1095. https://doi.org/10.4236/fns.2019.109078
  • Cherono R, Chege P, Kimiywe J, Ogada I (2019) Body Image at Postpartum: Being Overweight but Not Noticing!  Nutr Food Technol Open Access 5(1): dx.doi.org/10.16966/2470-6086.159
  • Auguste AA, Kimiywe J, Munyaka A. (2019) Health Workers Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Nutrition Information in Mother Child Health Handbook in Turkana West Sub-County, Kenya: A Cross Sectional Study. J Pediatr Womens Healthcare.
  • 2019; 2(2): 1017.
  • Rose Kasole, Haikael D. Martin, and Judith Kimiywe, (2019) “Traditional Medicine and Its Role in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus: “Patients’ and Herbalists’ Perspectives”, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol. 2019, Article ID 2835691, 12 pages, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1155/201
  • Willy Kiboi, Judith Kimiywe and Peter Chege (2019) Morbidity Profile of Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Nanyuki Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya - A Cross Sectional Study June 2019 DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzz048.P11-015-19
  • Rose Kasole, Judith Kimiywe, Haikael D. Martin. (2019) Central Obesity Status among Type 2 Diabetes patients in Northern Tanzania. ASSRJ-19-6515
  • Kamuhu, R., Mugendi B., Kimiywe J., Njagi E.(2019). Proximate analysis of raw and roasted groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.): Red Valencia and manipinta varieties International. Journal of Food Science and. Nutrition.  4(4): 191-194 ; -doi.org/10.22271/food
  • Martin H, Kimiywe J, Petrucka P, Kamanga L (2018) Improving Nutritional Management of Cancer Patients in Tanzania, Journal of Oncology, no.4 –Suppl-2
  • Chedeye R, Waudo J, Kimiywe J. (2018) Knowledge and Practices on Infant and Young Child Feeding among HIV Infected and Uninfected Mothers in Vihiga County, Kenya. J Pediatr Womens Healthcare. 2018; 1(1): 1008
  • Maingi M, Kimiywe J, Iron-Segev S. (2018) Effectiveness of Baby Friendly Community Initiative (BFCI) on complementary feeding in Koibatek, Kenya: a randomized control study December 2018, BMC Public Health DOI:10.1186/s12889-018-5519-
  • Boor FK, Ogada IA Kimiywe J. (2018) Knowledge and Practices on Early Breastfeeding among Mothers Delivering at a Teaching and Referral Hospital in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya. J Pediatr Womens Healthcare. 2018; 1(1): 1001
  • Kenga M, Kimiywe J, Ogada IA. (2018)Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Community Health Volunteers on Growth Monitoring and Promotion of Children Under Five Years in Mwingi West, Kenya. J Pediatr Womens Healthcare. 2018; 1(1): 1004.
  • Adama Diouf, Theodosia Adom, Abdel Aouidet, Asmaa El Hamdouchi, Noorjehan I Joonas, Cornelia U Loechl, Germana H Leyna, Dorcus Mbithe, Thabisile Moleah, Andries Monyeki, Hilde Liisa Nashandi, Serge MA Somda & John J Reilly (2018) Body mass index vs deuterium dilution method for establishing childhood obesity prevalence, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Senegal, Tunisia and United Republic of Tanzania. World Health Organization(WHO) Bulletin. Bull World Health Organ 2018;96:772–781 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.2471/BLT.17.205948
  • Faith K Munoru, Elizabeth N Kuria and Dorcus Mbithe K. (2018). Dietary and care practices and nutritional status of the elderly in Meru County, Kenya.  International Journal of Medical and Health Research.  Volume 4; Issue 6; June 2018; Page No. 01-06
  • Kavithe K. Rachel, Dorcus Mbithe D. Kigaru and Maoga W. Nyamota. (2018). Dietary intake and factors affecting food service of male prisoners living with human immunodeficiency virus at selected prisons in Kenya. International Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism Vol 10 [2] (2018): 6-15. DOI: 10.5897/IJNAM2017.0229.
  • Lucy-Joy M. Wachira, Stella K. Muthuri, Sophie A. Ochola, Vincent O. Onywera, Mark S. Tremblay. Screen-based sedentary behaviour and adiposity among school children: Results from International Study of Childhood Obesity, Lifestyle and the Environment (ISCOLE) –Kenya. PLoS ONE 13(6): e0199790.
  • https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0199790. 2018
  • Stellah Malaso Koini, Sophie Ochola, Irene Ogada. Association of Complementary Feeding Practices and Nutritional Status of Children 6-23 Months of Age among Maasai Community in Narok South Sub-County, Kenya.  International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS) Volume 5 Issue 3, March 2018. ISSN: 2394-4404.
  • T, Njoki, S.Ochola, M. Mutua, and E.W. Kimani. Association between household food security and infant feeding practices in urban informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya". Journal of Developmental Origin of Health and Disease (2018), doi:10.1017/S2040174417001064.
  • Jacqueline K. Kung'u, Richard Pendame, Mame Bineta Ndiaye, Mulusew Gerbaba, Sophie Ochola, Adama Faye, Sulochana Basnet, Edward A. Frongillo, Sara Wuehler, Luz Maria De‐Regil. Integrating nutrition into health systems at community level: Impact evaluation of the community‐based maternal and neonatal health and nutrition projects in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Senegal. Matern Child Nutr. 2018;14 (S1):e12577. https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.12577.
  • Esther L. Anono, Sophie Ochola, Salome Wawire, Irene Ogada, Crispin Ndedda, Jacqueline K. Kung’u. "Community Perceptions towards the new role of Traditional Birth Attendants Child Nutrition s Birth Companions and Nutrition Advocates in Kakamega County, Kenya". Matern Child Nutr. 2018;14 (S1): e12577. https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.12578.
  • Purity Chepkorir, Irene Ogada, Audrey Steenbeek, Noni E. Macdonalds, Sophie Ochola Wesley Bor, Godfrey Odinga. Infant feeding practices among HIV-exposed infants less than 6 months of age in Bomet County, Kenya: An in-depth qualitative study of feeding choices. Arch Dis Child 2018;0:1–4. doi:10.1136/archdischild-2017-314521.
  • Mahat Jimale Mohamed, Sophie Ochola and Victor O. Owino. Comparison of knowledge, attitudes and practices on exclusive breastfeeding between primiparous and multiparous mothers attending Wajir District Hospital,Wajir County, Kenya: a cross-sectional analytical study.  International Breastfeeding Journal (2018) 13:11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-018-0151-3.
  • Kenneth Kipngeno Tonui, Eunice Njogu & Agatha Christine Onyango (2018). Dietary intake of HIV-seropositive clients attending Longisa County Hospital Comprehensive Care Clinic, Bomet County, Kenya South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition https://doi.org/10.1080/16070658.2018.1549349
  • Waudo, J and Wairegi, S (2018). Nutritional Needs and Status of Elderly in Kenya. ISBN: 978-9966-26-144-1. Utafiti, Foundation, Kenya 
  • Kiplamai, F and Waudo J (2018).  Nutri-Survey Updated with Kenyan Foods software.
  • Mugo, J., Waudo, J., Onywera J., & Otieno, G., (2017). Nutritional Status of Elderly Persons: A Comparison        between Institutionalized and Non –Institutionalized Elderly Persons in Nairobi City County, Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies. Volume 4 issue 10, October, 2017 Pages    199-204.
  • Agnes Mwendia, Peter Chege and Eunice Njogu, (2017).Dietary practices and nutrition status of adult pulmonary tuberculosis patients attending Nyeri County Referral Hospital, Kenya  http://scholarsbulletin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/SB-311585-594.pdf
  • Okoth JK, Ochola SA, Gikonyo NK and Makokha AO. Efficacy of amaranth sorghum grains porridge in rehabilitating moderately acute malnourished children in a low-resource setting in Kenya: A randomized controlled trial. Integr Food Nutr Metab, 2017 Volume 4(4): 1-7. doi: 10.15761/IFNM.1000185
  • Okoth JK, Ochola SA, Gikonyo NK and Makokha AO. Efficacy of amaranth sorghum grains porridge in rehabilitating moderately acute malnourished children in a low-resource setting in Kenya: A randomized controlled trial. Integr Food Nutr Metab, 2017 Volume 4(4): 1-7. doi: 10.15761/IFNM.100018 
  • Mary N. Makau, Sophie Ochola, Dorcus Mbithe. Feeding Practices of Children Aged 0-59 Months Accompanying Incarcerated Mothers in Selected Women’s Prisons in Kenya DOI: The Open Nutrition Journal 10.2174/1874288201711101???? 2017
  • Magali Leyvraz, Dorcus M. David-Kigaru, Catherine Macharia-Mutie, Grant J. Aaron, Marlene Roefs and Alison Tumilowicz (2017) Coverage and Consumption of Micronutrient Powders, Fortified Staples, and Iodized Salt Among Children Aged 6 to 23 Months in Selected Neighborhoods of Nairobi County, Kenya. Food and Nutrition Bulletin. 1-9. DOI: 10.1177/0379572117737678. journals.sagepub.com/home/fnb
  • Khasoa Carolyne Wasike, Erick V. O. Fwaya and Dorcus Mbithe D. Kigaru (2017) Factors influencing customer needs for healthy eating products in selected restaurants of Nairobi City, Kenya. International Journal of Scientific Progress and Research (IJSPR) ISSN: 2349-4689 Issue 104, Vol. 36, No. 02, 2017
  • Mary M Milelu, Dorcus Mbithe D Kigaru, Elizabeth N Kuria (2017) Demographic and socio-economic determinants of availability and access dimensions of household food security in Kitui County, Kenya. International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition.  Volume 2; Issue 5; September 2017;  93-101
  • Ndungu, Z. W., Kuria, E. N., Gikonyo, N. K. and Mbithe, D. K. (2017) Efficacy of amaranth grain consumption on CD4 count and morbidity patterns among adults living with HIV in Nyeri, Kenya.  Journal of AIDS and HIV Research 9 (4), 81-88. DOI: 10.5897/JAHR2017.0415
  • Dorcus Mbithe D Kigaru, Mary M Milelu (2017) Dietary diversity, water and sanitation practices and nutritional status of children aged 6-59 months in Kitui County, Kenya.  International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition.   Volume 2; Issue 5; September 2017; Page No. 113-120
  • Mary N. Makau, Sophie Ochola and Dorcus Mbithe (2017) Feeding Practices of Children Aged 0-59 Months Accompanying Incarcerated Mothers in Selected Womens Prisons in Kenya. The Open Nutrition Journal. 2017, 11, 3-12.  DOI: 10.2174/1874288201711010001
  • Khasoa Carolyne Wasike, Erick V. O. Fwaya, Dorcus Mbithe D. Kigaru (2017) The relationship between healthy eating products on offer in restaurants and customer needs.  International Journal of Scientific Progress and Research (IJSPR). Issue 100, Volume 35, 01, 2017
  • Isaac Nthiga, Dorcus Mbithe, Beatrice Mugendi, Tabitha Wambui (2017). The nutritional status of pulmonary tuberculosis patients aged 25-44 years attending tuberculosis clinic at Lodwar County and Referral Hospital, Turkana County, Kenya.  International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition.  Volume 2; Issue 1; January 2017; Page No. 119-122
  • Isaac Nthiga, Dorcus Mbithe, Beatrice Mugendi, Daudi Nyangaresi, Tabitha Wambui (2017). Dietary practices of pulmonary tuberculosis patients attending clinic at Lodwar county and referral hospital, Turkana County, Kenya. International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition. Volume 2; Issue 1; January 2017; Page No. 123-127  
  • Florence. O. Odiwuor, Judith Kimiywe and Judith Waudo (2017) Efficacy of nutrition counselling on energy and micronutrient intake of pregnant women in Migori County, Kenya Research Journal of Food Science and Nutrition Volume 2. Page 20-28. ISSN: 2536-7080.
  • Marja Mutanen, Lauriina Schneider, Mikko Kosola, Crippina Lubeka and Judith Kimiywe (2017 Mothers’ knowledge on complementary feeding is inferior to knowledge on breastfeeding, and associates with inadequate complementary feeding practices of 6 to 17-month-old children in Kenya" accepted  to Maternal & Child Nutrition. manuscript ID is MCN-10-17-OA-2839.
  • Laura Agaba Byaruhanga, Dorothy Mukudi Masinde, Gail R. Nonnecke, Dennis Lutwama, Judith Kimiywe, Daudi Mose Nyangares (2017) Effect of school garden food production on nutrient adequacy of school meals for children attending Namasagali primary school in rural Kamuli district, Uganda. International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, Vol 2; 4; 114-118. ISSN: 2455-4898
  • Rajwinder Harika , Mieke Faber , Folake Samuel, Judith Kimiywe , Afework Mulugeta  and Ans Eilander (2017) Micronutrient Status and Dietary Intake of Iron, Vitamin A, Iodine, Folate and Zinc in Women of Reproductive Age and Pregnant Women in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa: A Systematic Review of Data from 2005 to 2015. Nutrients 2017, 9, 1096 MDPI
  • Bukania ZN, Kimiywe J, Johns T, Mwangi M, Kaduka LU, et al. (2017) Inadequate and Excessive Urinary Iodine Concentration in School Age Girls and Women in Makueni, Eastern Kenya. J Epid Prev Med 3(1): 125.
  • Mwaniki M and Kimiywe J. (2017) Nutritional Management of Childhood Diarrhoea in Korogocho Slum Nairobi County, Kenya. Ann Nutr Disord & Ther. 2017; 4(2): 1046.
  • Winfreda Maoga, Judith Kimiywe, Hudson Nyambaka (2017). Comparison of Nutrient Composition of Hypochondriacus Amaranth Grain with the Conventional Cereals in Kenya and organoleptic evaluation of Amaranth-based porridges for consumption by HIV and AIDS Infected Children. Nutrition and Food Toxicology 1.1 (2017): 31-40.
  • Rajwinder Harika, Mieke Faber, Folake Samuel, Afework Mulugeta, Judith Kimiywe & Ans Eilander (2017) Iron, vitamin A, zinc and iodine status and intake in children and adolescents in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. Food Nutr Bull, 2017: doi: 10.1177/0379572117715818
  • Schneider L, Ollila S, Kimiywe J, Lubeka C, Mutanen M. (2017) Is competence enough to enable Kenyan mothers to make good infant and young child feeding decisions? Matern Child Nutr. 2017;e12422. https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.12422
  • Peter Chege and Olive Muthamia, (2017). Level of micronutrient supplements uptake among people living with HIV/AIDS in Kayole, Nairobi County, Kenya.  Journal of AIDS and HIV Research Vol. 9 (4), pp. 74-80, April 2017. DOI: 10.5897/JAHR2017.0414 ISSN: 2141-2359
  • Peter Chege & Elizabeth Kuria (2017).Relationship between nutrition knowledge of caregivers and dietary practices of children under five in Kajiado County, Kenya. Women's Health Bulletin.e43820, DOI: 10.17795/whb-43820
  • Willy Kiboi, Judith Kimiywe & Peter Chege. (2017). Determinants of dietary diversity among pregnant women in Laikipia County, Kenya: A cross-sectional study. BMC Nutrition. 2017) 3:12. DOI 10.1186/s40795-017-0126-6
  • Judith Kimiywe and Peter Chege. (2017). Determinants of Complementary Feeding and Nutrition Status of Children 6-23 Months in Vihiga County, Kenya. BAOJ Pediatrics. BAOJ Pediat 2017, 3: 13: 032
  • Mucheru, P, Waudo J and Chege P ( 2016). Relationship between Maternal Knowledge on Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices Among Mothers with 0-6 Months in Kibera Slums, Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Heath Sciences and Research. Vol. 10 Issue 10 , pp. 221-228.
  • Peter Chege, Judith Kimiywe, (2016): Micronutrient and Microbial Quality Assessment of Solar Dried Amaranth (Amaranthus Cruentus) Leaves Produced in Kajiado County Kenya. Nutrition and Food Technology journal. ISSN 2470-6086. Open Access 3(1): doi http://dx.doi. org/10.16966/2470-6086.135
  • Samuel Msanzu, Peter Chege, Winfred Maoga (2016). Household Food Security, Dietary Practices and Nutritional Status of Preschool Children in Bahari Division, Kilifi County, Kenya. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research (IJHSR). www.ijhsr.org. ISSN: ISSN: 2249-9571.
  • Phrashiah Githinji, Peter Chege, Scolastica Githinji (2016).  Nutritional Status and School Performance among Upper Primary Children in Selected Public Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research (IJHSR). www.ijhsr.org. ISSN:  ISSN: 2249-9571.
  • Marieke Vossenaar, Frances A Knight, Alison Tumilowicz, Christine Hotz, Peter Chege and Elaine L Ferguson (2016). Context-specific complementary feeding recommendations developed using Optifood could improve the diets of breast-fed infants and young children from diverse livelihood groups in northern Kenya. Public Health Nutrition. doi:10.1017/S1368980016003116.
  • Peter Chege, Zipporah W. Ndungu. (2016). Opportunities and limitations of using food composition tables in clinical nutrition and dietetics in Kenya. EC Nutrition. EC Nutrition 5.6 (2016): 1266-1276.
  • Peter Chege, Olive Muthamia, (2016).  Effects of seasonality on household food security and food consumption patterns of pastoralist’s children in Kajiado County, Kenya. EC Nutrition. EC Nutrition 5.6 (2016): 1266-1276.
  • Peter Chege, Zipporah W. Ndungu. (2016). Expressing breast milk; constraints among working lactating mothers in Nairobi, Kenya. International Journal of Current Advanced Research.  Vol 5, Issue 10, pp 1397-1399, October 2016 journalijcar.org. ISSN: 2319 – 6475
  • Hellen  Nyakundi, Beatrice Awori and  Peter Chege (2016). Effectiveness of Placement Options for Learners with Hearing impairment in Kajiado North Sub-County, Kajiado County, Kenya. International Journal of Arts and Commerce. Vol. 5 No. 7. October 2016. ISSN: 1929-7106.
  • Patrick Mucheru,Judith Waudo & Peter Chege (2016).Relationship between Maternal Knowledge on Exclusive Breastfeeding and Breastfeeding Practices Among Mothers with Infants (0-6 Months) in Kibera Slums,Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research (IJHSR). www.ijhsr.org. ISSN:2249-9571-09/09/2016.
  • Peter Chege, Zipporah W. Ndungu, Betty Makena. (2016). Food security and nutritional status of children under-five in households affected by HIV and AIDS in Kiandutu informal settlement, Kiambu County, Kenya. Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition. ISSN 1606 0997.35:21. DOI: 10.1186/s41043-016-0058-9. Published: 22 July 2016
  • Florence K. M’Kaibi, Nelia P. Steyn, Sophie A. Ochola & Lissane Du Plessis. The relationship between agricultural biodiversity, dietary diversity, household food security, and stunting of children in rural Kenya. Food Science and Nutrition. doi:10.1002/fsn.387 2016.
  • Judith Kanensi Okoth, Sophie Atieno Ochola, Nicholas K. Gikonyo, Anselimo Makokha. Development of a nutrient-dense complementary food using amaranth-sorghum grains. Food Science and Nutrition. Article first published online: 22 APR 2016 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.367
  • Peter Chege, Zipporah Ndungu (2016). Analysis of Contamination Points of Milk through the Whole Value Chain Process and the Quality of Milk Products in the Dairy Industry. Chapter in the Book of Food Quality Control. http://www.avidscience.com/book/food-quality-control/http://www.avidscience.com/
  • Willy Kiboi, Judith Kimiywe & Peter Chege (2016). Dietary Diversity, Nutrient Intake and Nutritional Status among Pregnant Women in Laikipia County, Kenya. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research (IJHSR). www.ijhsr.org. ISSN: 2249-9571 - 31/03/2016.
  • Elaine Ferguson, Peter Chege, Judith Kimiywe, Doris Wiesmann and Christine Hotz. (2016).  Zinc, iron and calcium are major limiting nutrients in the complementary diets of rural Kenyan children maternal and child nutrition journal (pages 6–20). Article first published online: 17 JAN 2016 | DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12243. ISSN 1740-8709
  • Christine Hotz, Gretel Pelto, Margaret Armar-Klemesu, Elaine F. Ferguson, Peter Chege and Enock Musinguzi. (2016). Constraints and opportunities for implementing nutrition-specific, agricultural and market-based approaches to improve nutrient intake adequacy among infants and young children in two regions of rural Kenya (pages 39–54). Article first published online: 17 JAN 2016 | DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12245. ISSN 1740-8709
  • Okoth, M.A., Ochola,S., Onywera, V. & Steyn, N.P. (2015). Determinants of overweight and obesity in Kenyan adolescents in public and private schools. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 21(1:2), 261-272.
  • Peter Maina Chege, Hannah Orwa Bula, 2015. Effect of Generic Strategies on the Performance of Dairy Industries in Kenya. A Case of Kenya Cooperative Creameries. International Journal of Education and Research. www.ijern.com, ISSN 2411-5681 Vol. 3 No. 12 December 2015.
  • Peter Chege, Hannah Bula, 2015. The Effect of Market Forces on Performance of Dairy Industries in Kenya. A Case of Kenya Cooperative Creameries, European Journal of Business and Management www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1905 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2839 (Online) Vol.7, No.35, 2015 196.
  • Peter Chege, Judith Kimiywe,  Zipporah W. Ndungu, 2015, Influence of culture on dietary practices of children under five years among Maasai pastoralists in Kajiado, Kenya:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical activity 2015, 12:131  doi:10.1186/s12966-015-0284-3. http://www.ijbnpa.org/content/12/1/131
  • Elaine Ferguson, Peter Chege, Judith Kimiywe , Doris Weismann , Christine Hotz and Enock Musinguzi, 2015, Modification of Local Diets Could Fill Gaps in B-Vitamin Intakes but Calcium, Iron, and Zinc Intake Gaps Require External Solutions for Breastfed Children in Rural Kenya, European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety 5(5): 473-474, 2015, Article no. EJNFS.2015.122 ISSN: 2347-5641 SCIENCEDOMAIN international:www.sciencedomain.org
  • M’Kaibi K. Florence, Steyn P. Nelia, Sophie Ochola and du Plessis Lissane. Effects of agricultural biodiversity and seasonal rain on dietary adequacy and household food security in rural areas of Kenya. BMC Public Health. 04/2015; 15(1):422. OI: 10.1186/s12889-015-1755-9.
  • Hellen  Nyakundi, Beatrice Awori and  Peter Chege (2015). Factors Influencing the Placement of Learners with Hearing Impairment in Learning Institutions in Kajiado North Sub-County, Kajiado County, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research. Vol. 3 No. 4, April 2015. www.ijern.com/journal/2015/April-2015/18
  • Judith Kimiywe and Peter Chege, ( 2015). Complementary feeding practices and nutritional status of children 6-23 months in Kitui County, Kenya. Journal of Applied Biosciences 85:7881– 7890 (www.biosciences.elewa.org). ISSN 1997–5902. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jab.v85i1.10
  • Olive Muthamia, Peter Chege (2015). Determinants of Adherence to Anti Retroviral Therapy among Adults Living With HIV in Urban Low Income Settings: A Case of Kayole Division in Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research (IJHSR). Vol. 5; Issue: 1 (January 2015). Pages: 230-239
  • 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.
  • Andrew Kiri Amegovu, Sophie Ochola, Patrick Ogwok, Peter Yiga, Juliet Hatoho Musalima & Juliana Mandha. Efficacy of sorghum peanut blend and corn soy blend in the treatment of moderate acute malnutrition in children aged 0-59 months in Karamoja, Uganda: a cluster randomized trial. Nutrition and Dietary Supplements 2014; 6 75-84
  • Sophie Ochola and Penina Kinya Masibo, 2014, Dietary Intake of School Children and Adolescents in Developing Countries. Ann Nutr Metab 2014; 64 (suppl 2): 24-40. DOI: 1159/000365235
  • Andrew Kiri Amegovu, Patrick Ogwok, Sophie Ochola, Peter Yiga, Juliet Hatoho Musalima & Juliana Mandha, 2014,Sensory Acceptability of Sorghum Peanut Blend (SPB) and Corn Soy Blend Plus (CSB+) By Young Children With Moderate AcuteMalnutrition in Karamoja, Uganda, Journal of Food Science, ISSN 1927-0887 E-ISSN 1927-0895 DOI:10.5539/jfr.v3n2p17
  • Dennis J Matanda, Maurice B Mittelmark and Dorcus Mbithe D Kigaru, 2014, Breast-, complementary and bottle-feeding practices in Kenya: stagnant trends were experienced from 1998 to 2009. N u t r i t i o n R e s e a r c h 3 4 ( 2 0 1 4 ) 5 0 7 – 5 1 7:  Elsevier Available online at www.sciencedirect .com 
  • Dennis J Matanda, Maurice B Mittelmark and Dorcus Mbithe D Kigaru, 2014, Child undernutrition in Kenya: trend analyses from 1993 to 2008–09,Matanda et al. BMC Pediatrics 2014, 14:5 http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/14/5,
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