Dr. Peter M. Chege

Position: Senior Lecturer & Chairman      Department: Food, Nutrition and Dietetics Contact Address: P. O. Box 43844-00100, Nairobi Phone No(Office):+254-20-8710901/9 Ext 57139 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  Download Full CV Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/peterchege ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5980-3375

Publications

International Journals

• Sheillah Nkoitoi, Michael Walekhwa, Peter Chege, 2024 Dietary Practices of Caregivers to Children Aged 6 to 23 Months at Narok County Referral Hospital, Kenya African Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics DOI 10.58460 Vol. 2 (1). 2023
• Lydiah Amoke, Peter Chege, Wifreda Nyamota  2023 Breastfeeding Practices and Infant Nutrition (6-23 Weeks) of Post- Partum Depressed Mothers in Nairobi City Hospitals International Journal of Health Sciences and Research (IJHSR) www.ijhsr.org. ISSN:2249-9571
• Maureen Muketha; Peter Chege, Regina Kamuhu Social economics determinants and dietary recommendations adherence in type 2 diabetes patients in Nyahururu Kenya International Journal of Novel Research and Development www.ijnrd.org ISSN: 2456-4184
• Christine Mati, Peter Chege, Joseph Kobia Knowledge, Attitude and Acceptability of Human Breast Milk Banking Among Lactating Mothers at Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Nairobi City County, Kenya International Journal of Novel Research and Development [ISSN No: 2456-4184
• Sarah Adan, Peter Chege, Wesley Bor 2023 Dietary Diversity and Iron Status in Pregnant Women Attending the Antenatal Clinic at Narok County Referral Hospital, Kenya African Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics DOI 10.58460 Vol. 1 (1). 2023
• Jacinta Wambugu, Peter Chege, Miriam Muga, 2023 Maternal determinants of non- compliance to folic acid supplementation and iron among pregnant women in Nakuru North Sub-County, Kenya Journal of Medical and Health Sciences [ISSN 2958-1079] Volume: 01 Issue: 01
• Faith Jerono Kimutai, Wesley Bor, Peter Chege, 2022 Predictors Associated with Double Burden of Malnutrition among Child-Mother Pairs in Kericho County, Kenya EAS Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences ISSN: 2663-7308
• Kiprotich Dominic, Chege Peter, Mituki Dorothy, 2022 Dietary Practices of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Attending Clinic at Nakuru Level 6 Hospital, KenyaAfrican Journal of Nutrition and DieteticsDOI 10.58460 Vol. 1 (1). 2022
• Nourine Yegon, Wesley Bor, Peter Chege Dietary Practices of Adult Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients Attending Tuberculosis Clinic at Kericho County Referral Hospital in Kenya African Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics DOI 10.58460 Vol. 1 (1). 2022
• Callen Onchwari, Peter Chege, Regina Kamuhu 2022 Cash Crop Farming Among Small Scale Tea Farmers and its Contribution to Food Security of Households in Vihiga County, Kenya, International Journal of Health Sciences and Research (IJHSR) www.ijhsr.org. ISSN:2249-957
• Willy K. Kiboi,Patrick K. Mucheru, Leah N. Mututho, Judith O. Kimiywe, Peter M. Chege, Ayenew A. Negesse 2022 Prevalence of household food security in Kenya: a systematic review and meta-analysis International, Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, pISSN2394-6032| eISSN 2394-6040
• Johnson Weru, Peter Chege, Anthony Wanjoya, John Kinyuru 2022 Comparison of healthfulness of conventional meats and edible insects in Sub-Saharan Africa using three nutrient profling models Bulletin of the National Research Centre(2022) 46:43 https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-022-00726-y ISSN :
  2522-8307

• Sarah Oteri, Judith Kimiywe, Peter Chege 2020 Complementary Feeding Practices of Children 6-23 Months of Mother-To-Mother Support Groups Participants and Non-Participants in Kakuma, Turkana County, Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study Journal of Pediatric and Womens Healthcare ISSN: 2643-797

• Willy Kiboi, Judith Kimiywe, Peter Chege 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 ISSN:2379-7819
  ISSN: 2379-7827

• Phyllis Waruguru, Peter Chege Water Safety Practices and Occurrence of Diarrhea Among Children Under Five in Different Households of Njemp Community, Baringo County, Kenya

• Jamleck Muthuuri, Eliab Some, Peter Chege 2019 Adult Characteristics of Survivors of Early Life Malnutrition in an Impoverished Population

• Lennah Nyatichi, Peter Chege, Irene Ogada 2019 Maternal Socio-Economic Status, Complementary Feeding Practices and Nutrition Status of Children Ages 6-23 Months in Kuria West, Migori County, Kenya

• Naureen Andare, Sophie Ochola and Peter Chege 2019 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

• Jacqueline Macharia, Dorcus Mbithe, Harun Kimani and Peter Chege 2019 Feeding Practices and Nutrition Status among Children Aged 6-23 Months after Discharge from Supplementary Feeding Program in Isiolo County, Kenya

• Mercy Githinji, Doris Mbugua and Peter Chege 2017 Application of Marketing Mix Strategies and the Effect on Market Performance of Motor Vehicle Dealers in Kenya

• Tabitha A. Yusuf, Peter Chege 2019 Awareness of Food Hygiene Practices and Practices among Street Food Vendors in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

• Samuel Njagi, Peter Chege 2019 Is HIV a Contributing Factor to Occurrence of Hyperglycemia: A Case of People Living with HIV Attending Nyeri Referral Hospital, Kenya?

• Silas Tumpeinea, Dorcus Mbithe, Peter Chege 2019 Dietary Practices Among Adults Living with HIV and AIDS Attending Clinics at Narok County Referral Hospital, Kenya

• Rebecca Cherono, Peter Chege, Judith Kimiywe, and Irene Ogada 2019 Body Image at Postpartum: Being Overweight but Not Noticing!

• Willy Kiboi, Judith Kimiywe, Peter Chege Morbidity Profile of Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Nanyuki Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya - A Cross Sectional Study

• Mohamed Abdirahman, Peter Chege and Joseph Kobia 2019 Nutrition Knowledge and Dietary Practices among Pregnant Adolescents in Mandera County, Kenya

• Nicoleta Mwaniki, Peter Chege and Ann Munyaka 2019 Dietary Diversity, Iron Intake and Anemia among Pregnant Women in Embu County, Kenya

• Peter Chege, Grace Gachuiri and Zipporah Ndungu 2019 Food Security and Nutrition among Adults Living with Disability in Nakuru County, Kenya

• Grace Waweru, Peter Chege, Eunice Njogu 2019 Pre-Conception Nutrition Knowledge and Attitudes among Female Undergraduate Students at Kenyatta University, Kenya

• Felix Ondiek, Peter Chege, and Ann Munyaka 2019 Nutritional Value of a Mushroom Fortified Maize Porridge for Complementary Feeding in Siaya County Kenya

• Fridah Munene, Judith Kimiywe and Peter Chege 2019 Dietary Practices and Nutrition Status of Adolescents Attending Day Secondary Schools in Kenya

• Zipporah Ndungu and Peter Chege 2019 Dietary Diversity and Micronutrients Adequacy of Diets Consumed by School Aged Children in Nairobi City County, Kenya

• Terry Mwangi, Irene Ogada, Whadi-ah Parker, Peter Chege, Willy Kiboi 2018 Complementary Feeding Practices of Children 6-23 Months of Age Whose Fathers Consumed Illicit Alcohol in Kirinyaga County, Kenya

• Jamleck Muthuuri, Eliab Some, Peter Chege 2018 Association between early life malnutrition and the size of Lumbar spinal canal among adults of coastal region, Kenya

•  Peter Chege and Naom Mokono 2018 Dietary Practices, Morbidity Status and Nutritional Status of People Living With HIV/AIDS in Homabay County, Kenya

• Alice Odundo, Paul Okemo, Peter Chege 2018 An assessment of food safety practices among street vendors in Mombasa, Keny

• Peter Chege and Grace Gitahi 2018 Influence of resource capabilities on performance of large dairy firms in Kenya

• Moyo Burhaan Bakari, Ann Munyaka-Ng’ang’a, Peter Chege 2017 Childcare Practices, Morbidity Status and Nutrition Status of Preschool Children (24-59 Months) Living in Orphanages in Kwale County, Kenya

• Agnes Mwendia, Peter Chege, Eunice Njogu 2017 Dietary Practices and Nutrition Status of Adult Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients Attending Nyeri County Referral Hospital, Kenya

• Peter Chege and Margaret Oloko (2017). Influence of generic strategies on performance of large dairy firms in Kenya. European Journal of Business and Management www.iiste.org. ISSN 2222-1905 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2839.
• Jane Mbijiwe, Peter Chege & Ann Munyaka. (2017). Relationship between body mass index and blood pressure level in hypertensive patients attending Kiambu district hospital, Kenya. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research (IJHSR). www.ijhsr.org. ISSN: 2249-9571.
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Peter Chege and  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
• Peter Chege and  Hannah Orwa 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,ISSN NO 1479-5868-7-39 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 ,473-474, 2015, Article no. EJNFS.2015.122 ISSN:2347-5641,www. sciencedomain.org
• 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,ISSN 2411-5681 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),ISSN 2249-9571 Vol. 5; Issue: 1 (January 2015). Pages: 230-239
• Peter Chege, Elizabeth Kuria, Judith Kimiywe, Hudson Nyambaka,2015:Changes in Nutrient Content for β-Carotene, Iron and Zinc in Solar Dried and Stored Amaranthus cruentus Vegetables, in Kenya. International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research Volume 3, Issue 3, ISSN (Online) 2319-1473
• 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,2010:A comparative Study on Dietary Practices on Nutritional Status among Children living with HIV/AIDs in Kibera slum, Nairobi, Kenya.Journal of Applied Biosciences 32:2008-2014 (www.biosciences.elewa.org),ISSN `1997-5902

Research done

• Prevalence and determinants of the dual burden of malnutrition and lifestyle diseases among people living with disability in Nakuru County, Kenya funded by KU/VC grant/2015 (ongoing)
• Resilience and economic growth in the arid lands (REGAL-IR) project –improving nutritional resilience in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALS) funded by USAID/REGAL IR/ GAIN
• Enhancement of the nutritional content of complementary foods through agricultural interventions in rural Kenya Funded by USAID/GAIN
• Utilization of local foods to enhance nutrients adequacy among children aged 6-23 months. A case study of Central Kenya using Optifood analysis. Ongoing
• Opportunities and Limitations of Using Food Composition Tables in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics in Kenya; Experience of Nutritionists
• Expressing breast milk; opportunities and constraint among working lactating mothers in Nairobi, Kenya
• Prevalence and determinants of exclusive breast feeding in Nyeri County, Kenya
• Food security and nutrition trends in Kenya. A meta-analysis of arid and semi-arid areas in Kenya. Ongoing
• Resilience and economic growth in the arid lands (REGAL-IR) project –improving nutritional resilience in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALS). Ethnographic and Optifood study on complementary feeding among Children 6-23 Months in ASAL Kenya (USAID / GAIN / Kenyatta University)
• Strategic management practices and performance of large dairy firms in Kenya” (MBA research).
• Efficacy of Dried Amaranth Leaves on Micronutrient Status of Children Under Five Years in Kajiado County, Kenya ( PhD Research)
• Thesis on “Dietary Practices, Health and Nutrition Status of HIV/AIDS Infected Pre-School Children in Kibera Slum, Nairobi (Msc research)
• Food security and nutritional status of children under-five in households affected by HIV and AIDS in Kiandutu informal settlement, Kiambu County, Kenya
  Workshops

1. E-Learning Training Workshop by ELEFANS at Makerere University Uganda 2015.
2. Use of Optifood and Propan tools- Geneva, Switzerland, 2014
3. Contribution of neglected and underutilized species (NUS) of plants to food security, income generation, better nutrition and climate change resilience - Nairobi University, Kenya
4. Ethnographic and Optifood workshop on complementary feeding among Children 6-23 Months in ASAL Kenya (USAID / GAIN) - Nairobi University, Kenya
5. Food and nutrition in children- department of Paediatrics, Kenyatta University
6. Training of trainers course on use of smart board in teaching - Kenyatta University
7. Use of GIS in nutrition survey - Nairobi University, Kenya
8. Climate change, food security, disaster reduction and resilience - Nairobi University, Kenya
9. Nutritional data management – Makerere University, Uganda
10. SMART for ENA methodology - United Nations
11. Child rights and protection course - United Nations
12. Human Resource Management - United Nations
13. Positive Deviance Hearth concept - World Vision Canada
14. Disaster preparedness, response and mitigation - World Vision Kenya
15. Nutrition management in HIV - Ministry of Health, Kenya
16. Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) - Egerton University

Organising Conference/seminars

• Member of organising committee - World under 18 athletics championship pre-games symposium to be held on July 2017 at Kenyatta University
• Member of the organising committee for SUN Academia Network Symposium (2016) Held in Nairobi – Kenya in November, 2016
• Coopted in the organising committee for FANUS conference (2015) in Arusha – Tanzania-participated as chair and rappoteur of sessions
• Organised a workshop on Operational research as a guide to effective policy formulation and program design at national and county levels using innovative tools and methods: Sharing of Best Practices on 21st October 2014, at Silver Springs Hotel Nairobi; Funded by USAID
• 2014 ,Chairman of organising commitee Optifood conference ,University of Nairobi
• 2014,Chairman of organising commitee ,CSPRO conference, Kenyattta University

Ongoing Research
• Utilization of local foods to enhance nutrients adequacy among children aged 6-23 months. A case study of Central Kenya using Optifood analysis. Ongoing
• Food security and nutrition trends in Kenya. A meta-analysis of arid and semi-arid areas in Kenya. Ongoing
• Resilience and economic growth in the arid lands (REGAL-IR) project –improving nutritional resilience in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALS). Ethnographic and Optifood study on complementary feeding among Children 6-23 Months in ASAL Kenya (USAID / GAIN / Kenyatta University)