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Position: Associate Professor;Food Security & Nutrition |
Completed Consultatncies/Researches
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October,’18 to date Kericho & Kilifi Counties, Kenya Monitoring & Evaluation Directorate/World Bank/Evaluation Society of Kenya Rapid County Evaluations & Capacity Development Project, of County Integrated Development Project 2013-2017 in Kericho & Kilifi Counties Kenya
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August’18 to January, 2019 Garissa County, Kenya Mercy USA Aid for Development Emergency Integrated Nutrition and WASH Support program in Garissa County, Kenya
November ’17-July 2018 Kenya Food and Agriculture Organization Strengthening capacities for integration of nutrition-sensitive agriculture and food systems content in agricultural curriculum in four selected Universities in Kenya -
June-October 2017 Kenya Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries, Kenya Member of the “Feed, food and nutrition security” Technical working group on Development of “The Agriculture sector growth and transformation strategy 2017-2027”
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Jan 2017-March 2017 University of Eldoret, Kenya The Netherlands Initiative for Capacity development in Higher Education (NICHE) –University of Eldoret, Kenya Development of MSc. programme in Community Nutrition
- FAO,2016:Assessment of Human and Organizational Capacity Gaps & Priority Investment Areas for Food, Nutrition Security, Sustainable Agriculture & Social Protection (FNSSA&SP) in Kenya. (Nutrition & Social Protection Expert).
- FAO,2015:Assessment of the enabling environment for the achievement of Food and Nutrition Security, Sustainable Agriculture and Social Protection (FNSSA &SP) in Kenya. (Nutrition & Social Protection Expert).
- NICHE –University of Eldoret,2015:Development of PhD Programme in Community Nutrition
- Agri and Co-operative Training and Consultancy Services Ltd (ATC),2015:Evaluating Opportunities in Market Linkages, Value Addition and Environmental Conservation for Hand in Hand East Africa
- Mercy USA,2014:Evaluation of Garissa WASH and Nutrition Project
- Mercy USA,2013:Evaluation of Garissa WASH and Nutrition Project
- FAO/FFS,2013:Integration of Nutrition in Agriculture: Lessons learnt from Eastern & Central Africa
- MoH/Micronutrient Initiative,2013:Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Vitamin A and Iron and folic acid supplementation
- Mercy USA,Sept.2012:Kwale Nutrition SMART Survey,Kenya
- June 2012, Marsabit Nutrition Survey Sponsored by Food for the Hungry and UNICEF/MoPHS Kenya
- May 2012, Final Evaluation FUFAO II Oyugis (Future for Aids Orphans) Project Sponsored by Heifer International- Kenya
- March 2012, Baseline Survey PLIP(Pastoral Livestock Intergrated Project Sponsored by Heifer International- Kenya
- 2011Nov/Dec , Tharaka, S. Kitui, Kilifi and Kwale Nutrition Assessment Sponsored by Plan International and UNICEF/MoPHS Kenya
- 2011 Oct/Nov, Marsabit Nutrition Survey Sponsored by Food for the Hungry, UNICEF/MoPHS Kenya
- 2011 June, Marsabit Nutrition Survey Sponsored by Food for the Hungry, UNICEF/MoPHS Kenya
- 2010 June, Marsabit Nutrition Survey Sponsored by Food for the Hungry, UNICEF/MoPHS Kenya
Conferences/Seminars/Workshops
Participation in Workshops/conferences
- 3rd FANUS Conference Arusha Tanzania 25-29th May 2015 (forthcoming),Nutrition Conference Mombasa 10-15 march 2014
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
ARTICLES IN REFEREED JOURNALS
Joint authored with students and colleagues
- Jomo Sofia Machocho1, Elizabeth Nafula Kuria2, Judith Kimiywe 2023.Nutrition Status of Adolescent Street Children 10-17 Years in Nairobi City Central Business District, Kenya. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research Vol.13; Issue: 8; August 2023 Website: www.ijhsr.org. ISSN: 2249-9571 International Journal of Health Sciences and Research
- Jomo Sofia Machocho1, Elizabeth Nafula Kuria2, Judith Kimiywe,2023. Feeding Practices and Morbidity of Adolescentr Street Children in Nairobi City, Kenya: A Cross Sectional Analytic Study International Journal of Health Sciences and Research Vol.13; Issue: 8; August 2023 Website: www.ijhsr.org. ISSN: 2249-9571 International Journal of Health Sciences and Research
- 1*Kiio, J.,2Nduati, R., 1Kuria, E., 1Ochola, S. and 3Okoth, J 2023 Bioaccessibility of iron and zinc in selected complementary foods fortified with micronutrient powders in Kenya International Food Research Journal 30(2): 514 - 523 (April 2023) Journal homepage: http://www.ifrj.upm.edu.my International Food Research Journal
- Dorothy Apondi Othoo1*, Sophie Ochola , Elizabeth Kuria and Judith Kimiywe 2021 Impact of Spirulina corn-soy blend on Iron deficient children aged 6–23 months in Ndhiwa Sub-County Kenya: a randomized controlled trial BMC Nutrition (2021) 7:70 https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-021-00472-w BMC Nutrition Open Access
- Peter Maina Chege,1,* and Elizabeth Nafula Kuria 2017 Relationship Between Nutrition Knowledge of Caregivers and Dietary Practices of Children Under Five
in Kajiado County, Kenya doi: 10.5812/whb.43820. Women’s Health Bull. 2017 July; 4(3):e43820 - Muia, E. N., Wright H. H, Onywera V. O. & Kuria E. N. 2015 Adolescent elite Kenyan runners are at risk for energy deficiency, menstrual dysfunction and disordered
eating Journal of Sports Sciences Routledge - 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/M EAS
- 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 (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)
- Muia, E. N.,Wright H. H, Onywera V. O. & Kuria E. N.,2015:Adolescent elite Kenyan runners are at risk for energy deficiency,menstrual dysfunction and disordered eating Journal of Sports Sciences,Routledge
- 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
- 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
Articles in Conference Proceedings
For Associate Application (1)
- hikuri 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).
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
- Kuria, E. N. (2008). Feeding for Health: Perspectives from God’s Word. Aged, Children and Women Organization. ISNB 9966-7107-0-1
Chapters in 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
- Kuria,E.N.,2008:Basics of Foods and Nutrition.Aged, Children and Women Organization,ISNB 9966-7107-0-X
- Kuria,E.N.,2008:Feeding for Health: Perspectives from God’s Word.Aged,Children and Women Organization,ISNB 9966-7107-0-1
- 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
