Prof. Judith Waudo

Title/Qualifications: Full Professor/ Phd Department/Unit/Section: Food, Nutrition and Dietetics Contact Address: P. O. Box 43844-00100, Nairobi Telephone: +254-20-8710901/9 Ext 57139 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Position: Full Professor Area of Specialization: Community Nutrition, Nutrition Education Research Interests: Nutrition throughout the life cycle, Community Nutrition, Gender and Nutrition >>>Download Full CV

Scientific Publications

International

• 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. (20200. 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
• 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 Kiinange (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.
• 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.
• Mola Caroline Nabukanda, Solomonm Kemoi Cheboi and Judith Waudo (2018). Implementation of WHO 2006 Child Growth Standards: Health Workers, Knowldlege, Attitudes and Practice in Kasarani, Kenya.
• Kiplamai, F and Waudo J (2018). Nutri-Survey Updated with Kenyan Foods software.
• Mugo,J., Waudo J. et al. (2018). Nutritional Status of Elderly Persons: A Comparison Between Institutionalized and Non – Institutionalized Elderly Persons in Nairobi City County, In Kenya
• Mugo,J., Waudo J. et al. (2018). Functionality of Elderly Persons: A Comparison Between Institutionalized and Non – Institutionalized Elderly Persons in Nairobi City County, in Kenya
• Janet Malla, Judith Waudo and Ciriaka Kithinji (2017). Dietary Patterns and Obesity Among Pre-Adolescents in Nairobi County, Kenya.
• Mugambi Rahab M, Imungi J, Waudo J and Ondigi A (2016). Relationship Between Mother’s Socio Demographic Characteristics and Food Security Status in Kangai and Mutithi Location, Mwea West Sub-County, Kenya. Food Science and Quality Management ISSN 2224-6088 Vol. 58. pp 20-28.
• Mugambi Rahab M, Imungi J, Waudo J and Ondigi A (2016). Mother’s and Household Food Security Status in Kangai and Mutithi Location of Mwea West Sub-County, Kenya. Food Science and Quality Management. ISSN 2224-6088 Vol 58. pp. 12-19.
• Neddy Wangusi, Judith Waudo and Beatrice Mugendi (2016). Prevalence and determinants of iron deficiency anaemia among children 6-23 months attending Thika Level 5 Hospital, Kiambu County, Kenya.
• Lilian Marita, Judith Waudo and Elizabeth Kuria (2015). Nutritional status and Haemoglobin levels of Pregnant Women attending Kapenguria Hospital in West Pokot, Kenya.
• Gitau G, Kimiywe J and Waudo J. (2014). Investigating iron status of women: Iron status of reproductive age women. Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN 973-3-659-64062-2
• Maureen J Cheserek, Judith Waudo, Prisca J. Tuitoek, John Msuya and Joyce K. Kikafunda (2012). Nutritional vulnerability of older persons living in urban areas of Lake Victoria Basin in East Africa; A cross sectional study. Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics. Vol 31;1 86-96
• Maureen J. Cheserek, Judith Waudo, Prisca J. Tuitoek, John M. Msuya and Joyce Kikafunda. (2012). Anthropometric Characteristics and Nutritional Status of Older Adults in the Lake Victorial Basin of East Africa Region: Sex and Age differences. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Vol. 25. No. 2pp. 67-72.
• Onywera, O. Vincent, Adamo B. Kristi, Steel W. Andrew, Waudo Judith, Boit Mike and Trembley S. Mark (2012).  Child Obesity and Fitness Levels among Kenyan and Canadaian Children from Urban and Rural Environments. A KIDS-CAN Research Alliance Study. Internation Journal of Pediatric Obesity Vol. 6 Issue 2 Part 2 pp 1-6.
• Rayvisic M. Ndivo Judith Waudo and Fuchala Waswa (2012). Examining Regional Tourism Destinations Appeal: The Prospectives of Domestic Tourism Market in Kenya. Journal of Tourism and Hospitality. Vol. 1. Issue 5. 1000103
• Rayviscic Mutinda, Judith Waudo and Fuchaka Waswa (2012).From National to Regional Development Focus in Kenya: Examining the challenges and Opportunities. Tourism Planning and Development. Open access Journal.
• Vincent O. Onywera, Kirsti B. Adamo, Adrew W. Sheel, Michael K. Boit, Judith N. Waudo and Mark S. Trembley (2009) Physical Activity Transition in Kenya: Emerging Evidence of Physical activity transition in Kenya.  Manuscript submitted for publication.
• Oyunga-Ogubi MA, Waudo N. J. Afullo A and Olye S. O. (2009)Potential Role of Street Foods as Macronutrients Source among Low Income Groups in Nairobi, Kenya.  AJFAND Vol. 9 No 5. ISSN 1684-5374 pp 1129-1145
• Gitau G, Kimiywe J and Waudo J (2008) Food Intake and Iron Status of Lactating and Non-Lactating Mothers in Kenya.  Book Chapter in book entitled, Gender inequalities in Developing Countries.
• Mbithe D, Kimiywe J, Waudo J and Orodho J. (2008) Promotion of Nutrition Education Interventions in Rural and Urban Primary Schools in Machakos District, Kenya:  Journal of Applied Biosciences Vol. 6:  130-139 IS SN 1997-5902. 
• Waudo J., Crossley M. and Mwirotsi M, Herriot A, Holmes A & Juma M. (2005). Research and Evaluation for Educational Development: Learning from the Prism Experience in Kenya.  Book. ISBN 1873927207.

Regional

• Othoo D, Waudo J and Kuria E (2014). Dietary assessment of vitamin A and Iron among pregnant women in Ndhiwa Sub Hospital, Kenya. AJFAND, VOL. 14. NO.5 P. 1-15 ISSN 1684-5374
• Gitau Morris and Waudo Judith (2014). Factors Associated with Non-Compliance to Infant Formula Feeding Among HIV-Positive Mothers in Nairobi, Kenya. African Journal of Medical and Health Sciences.
• Mbakaya C.F, Nyambaka H., Waudo J, and Ndiege I.O (2011) Might the Time be Ripe to Redefine the Cause of Aids in the Light of the Emerging Evidence? Journal of Agriculture, Science and Technology Vol.13 No. 1, p1.
• Wanjihia V., Kiplamai F., Waudo J., and Boit M. (2009) Post-Prandial Glucose levels and consumption of Omega 3 Fatty Acids and saturated fats among rural population in Kenya.  East African Medical Journal: vol. 86 No. 6; pp 259-266
• Waudo J. Kimiywe J. Mbithe D. and Maundu P. (2007) Utilization and medicinal value of indigenous leafy vegetables consumed in Urban and peri-urban Nairobi.  African Journal of Food and Nutritional Security Vol.7. No. 4.
• Waudo J. Tuitoek P.I. Msuya J. and Kikafunda T. (2006) Nutrition and Food Security status of East African Women in the wetlands of Lake Victoria Basin: The Role of African Universities in improving maternal health.  Chapter in MGD Book.  (SBN 9966-776-05-2).
• Waudo J. Tuitoek P. Msuya T. and Kikafunda T. (2005) Food composition patterns, nutrient intakes and food security status of women in the wetlands of Lake Victoria. SAJCN Vol. 18 Suppl. 1.
• Mbakaya C. Waudo J. et al (2004) Micronutrient Zinc deficiency as a possible co-factor in the Transmission and Progression of HIV/AIDS in Kenya. AJ FA ND Vol 4. No. 2.
• Waudo J. et al (2002): Headteacher support Groups initiative within PRISM project in Kenya.  Eastern Africa Socio Science Research Review Volume XVIII   No. 1 pp.97-108.
• Waudo J. (2002). Home Economics in Kenya:  Challenges and Perspectives. Curriculum and Technology Quarterly Journal. Volume 12 No. 1 p. 6
• Waudo J. (2002). Nutritional Status of School Children in Kenya: The place for information Technology.  The Southern Africa Journal of Clinical Nutrition.  Vol.15 No.2 Supplement.
• Kitsao P. and Waudo J. (2002). Health Education at Kitoon Primary School, Machakos District, Kenya, with reference to the Child to Child Approach.  The South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition.  Vol. 15 No.2 pp. 26-30.
• Waudo J.: Juma M., Herriot A., Mwirotsi M and Crossley M (2002). The Development and Operation of headteacher support groups in Kenya: A mechanism to create pockets of excellence, improve provision of quality community.  International Journal of Educational Development 22(5) 509-526.
• Waudo J et al. (2002): CD Rom on Nutrition in Africa, Uppsala, Sweden
• Waudo J (2001): Information Technology in the Advancement of Nutrition in Africa. International Journal of Health Care Engineering.   Vol. 9 No. 4 323
• Waudo, J.N. (1993): Changing Food Habits in Kenya, Alberta Home Economics Journal.
• Waudo, J.N.(1993): Home Economics Reflections and perspective in Africa. Canadian Home Economics Journal 43(4) 150-152.
• Waudo, J.N. and Amos, R. (1986): Food choices and consumption Patterns of East African Students at Iowa State University. Journal of Home Economics.

National

• Waudo,J. and Wairegi, S. (2018). Nutritional Needs and Status of the Elderly in Kenya. Utafiti Foundation, Eldoret Kenya.
• Waudo J. Tuitoek P, Msuya J. and Kikafunda J. (2010). Food Consumption Patterns and Nutrition Status of Women and Children.  African Journal of Environmental Studies and Human Sciences
•  Waudo, J and Were G (2021). Nutrition Status of Adolescents in Kenya. Topspot Printers, ISBN NO. 978-9966-955-38-8.
• Waudo, J (2022). Mother and Child: Enhancing Best Nutrition and Care Practices in Kenya.KuArts Designs and Digital Printer, Nairobi.ISBN:978-9966-955-39-5.

 Research Report

• Waudo  J et al ( 2023.)Mid and End year report of What Works to Improve Women’s Economic Empowerment in Kenya. Funded by the Bill &Melinda Gates Foundation.
• Waudo, J et al (2021). End of Year Report. Initiative for What Works to Improve Women’s Economic Empowerment in Kenya. A Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Funded Project.
• Waudo, J etal (2021)Inception Report. Intiative for What Works to Improve Women’s Economic Empowerment, A Bill &Melinda Gates Foundations Funded Project
• Waudo J.  (2016). A report of Elefans project on E-learning in Nutrition and Food Security in higher Institutions in Eastern Africa
• Waudo J. et al (2015): Assessment of Food loss in Courgettes, Irish Potatoes and Avocado in Nyeri East and Bomet Counties, Kenya
• Waudo J. Et al (2012): On Action Review Report submitted to UNICEF Kenya Country Office.
• Waudo J. (2012) Audit Report on HENNA Programme submitted Secretariat in Germany.
• Waudo J. Et al (2010.)  Sero Prevalence of HIV/AIDs among University students in Kenya:  I.U.C.E.A. Project.
• Waudo J. et al (2007).Food Consumption and Nutritional Status of Adult men and Elderly Women in Lake Victoria Basin.  A Vicres Report.
• Waudo J. Sleyn N. P. Nel J et al (2006) Dietary intake of adult women in South Africa and Nigeria with a focus on the use of Spreads.  A Research Report.
• Waudo J. et at (2005):  Food Consumption Patterns and Nutritional Status of Women, Pre school Children, Adult men and Elderly persons in the Lake Victoria Basin.  A Vicres Research Report.
• Waudo N. Judith Gaseitsire B.M. and Chawanje C (2002):  Food Security from a woman’s and Child’s Human rights perspective.  CD rom for Undergraduate students in Nutrition and Medicine. 
• Waudo et al (2000) Cascade strategies leading to learning Organizations as a basis for the Measurement of Impact: Implementing Primary School   A Research report for Ministry of Education, Kenya.
• Waudo J. and Juma M. (2000) An inquiry into the Headteachers Support Groups (HTSGS) within The PRISM Project, Kenya.
• Mwirotsi M., Waudo J.and Herriot A (2000). A report on the qualitative analysis of twenty-four schools in Kenya. Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Nairobi.                                                           
• Waudo, J. and Juma M. (1999). PRISM Follow up study, Impact Study MOE&HRD/DFID Project.
• Waudo, J. (1998): PRISM Analysis of Kenyan Primary School Actionplans. A Research Report MOE&HRD/DFID, funded project.
• Waudo, J. (1998):  SPRED II Special Studies Report on ParentalAttitudes and Cost of Schooling in Primary Education, Kenya MOE&HRD/DFID project.
• Waudo, J. et al (1998): PRISM Impact Research Report MOE&HRD/DFID funded project.
• Waudo, J. and Juma M. (1998): PRISM School/Community Studies. Ministry of Education/DFID. Kenya, A Research Report.
• Waudo, J. and Juma M. (1997):  A Handbook of Qualitative Research MOE, Nairobi,Kenya.
• Waudo, J. et al. (1997):  PRISM Baseline. A Research Report of the Ministry of Education, Nairobi, Kenya. 
• Waudo, J. (1995): Gender Perspectives on Food Security and Management of Environmental Health in Nairobi.  A Research Report.
• Waudo, J. et. al. (1995): SPRED I: Strengthening of Education Enrolment in Primary Schools in Kenya.   A Research Report for MOE/ODA.
• Waudo, J.N. (1993):   A study of the Mothers' Understanding and Use in Pre-Urban Areas,A Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.

Networking And Collaboration With External

 Organizations

• Research collaboration with Children’s Hospital of Ontario Canada on Nutrition and Physical Activity.
• Research collaboration with Amref Kenya and Kenya National Reference Laboratories on Baseline Study on HIV/AIDS in Kenyan Public Universities.             
• Research collaboration with University of Sokoine Tanzania, Egerton University and Makerere University, Uganda on Research and Development of Food Guidelines.
• Supervision collaboration with Mid Sweden University on Postgraduate Supervision.
• E-learning capacity Building collaboration project with Makere University, University of Hawassa, Jomo Kenyatta of Agriculture and Technology, Egerton University and ULM University in German.
• Initatives for What Works to Improve Women’s Economic Empowerment in Kenya with Yale University, Chuka University, University of Nairobi, UN Women, Busara Behavioral Scinces Laboratory, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics and Institute of Economic Affairs, Kenya
• University of Warwick on research on Gender and Sexual Based Violence and Promotion of Safe Spaces at Kenyatta University.
• University of Yale, Economic Research Centre.
• Innovation Poverty Action on the development of Gender Mainstreaming Policy for Mombasa County.
• County Government of Mombasa on development of Gender Mainstreaming Policy.

Project/Research Grants

• Capacity Building for Women and Girls for Life Long Learning in Kenya. Bill and
• Melinda Gates Foundation Grant
• Development of Food Based Guidelines. Vicres Sponsored Project.  1 year project.  Project
• Collaborators are Egerton University, Makerere University and Sokoine University of
• Tanzania, Department of Foods and Nutrition. Project value US$ 42,412.
• Kenyan International Development Study on Nutrition and Physical Activity (KIDS CAN) 1 year project.  Project collaborators are children’s Hospital of Ontario, University of British Columbia, Canada.  Projects value $ 25,000 planning phase, Equipment $ 30,000.
• Baseline study on HIV/AIDS in Kenya Universities. Sponsored by Inter University Council of East Africa. 1 year project collaborators, Amref Project value US$ 93,000.
• Elfans Capacity Building Project in Food and Nutrition Security in East African Countries EUR 489,791.00.
• Initiatives for What Works to improve Women’s Economic Empowerment in Kenya. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Funded Project Valued at $400,000
• We Prosper Project on Steering Committee on Women’s Economic Empowerment Advocacy $53,219
• British Council Grant on the prevention of Gender and Sexual Based Violence in Institutions of Higher Learning in Kenya 25000 sterling pounds.

National And International Recognition

• Focal Person, PASET Regional Scholarship Fund at Kenyatta University
• Strategic Advisor, Building Gender Response Climate Resilient Communities in South Sudan.
• Steering Committee Member, We prosper, a global body on Women’s Economic Empowerment
• Technical Advisor and Resource Person, International Food Safety Conference, May 2019
• Chair, Technical Committee, Academic Mobility, Kenyatta University 2019.
• Chair, Technical Committee, African Centre for Transformative Leadership
• Editor of Kosmik Multidisciplinary Journal on Empirical Studies (KAMJES)
• Chief Editor. The Cener Journal of Nutritional Sciences and Physical Activity.
• External Examiner, Department of Food Science, Makerere University, Uganda.
• Board member of Advancement of Nutrition and Information Technology (Itana)
  • External Examiner, Maseno University.
  • External Examiner, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Nairobi
  • External Examiner, University of Eldoret.
  • External Examiner Egerton University, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.
  • External Examiner PhD Thesis, Technical University of Kenya.
  • External Examiner Bunda College, University of Malawi
  • External Examiner, Technical University of Kenya.
  • External Examiner Jomo Kenyatta University of Technology and Agriculture.
  • External Examiner Department of Dentistry Surgery, University of Nairobi
  • Steering Committee Member on Development of Generic Set of Gender Statistics Training Material for Africa, UN Women, Geneva.

Academic Leadership:

• Task Force Member Elfans Capacity Building Project in Foods and Nutrition Security in East African Universities.
• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Hub Leader, Women, Economic Empowerment Project, Kenyatta University.
• Member of the Research Quality Control Panel, University of Nairobi Women’s Economic Empowerment Hub.
• Vetter, Vice Chancellors Research Grants
• Chairperson, Vice Chancellor’s Kenyatta University Ranking Committee
• Resource Person International Conference on Food safety and Food Security: From Farm to Folk.
• Chairperson, International Nutrition Conference held at North Coast Hotel, Kilifi, March 10-14, 2014.
• Principal Researcher: Assessment of Food Loss of Courgettes, Irish potatoes and Avocado in Nyeri and Bomet Counties, Kenya.
• Principal Researcher: Food Security and Nutritional Status of households in the Lake Basin of Lake Victoria.
• Principal Researcher in Unilever Research on Nutritional Status of Kenyan and South Africa Women.
• Principal Researcher on IPGRI Sponsored Research on the use of Traditional Foods in urban and peri-urban areas of Nairobi, Kenya.
• Responsible for initiating and developing the department of Hospitality and Tourism at Kenyatta University.
• Developed new structure of Graduate School, developed Graduate School Prospectus, revised postgraduate Examination Guidelines, Initiated Rapid Response Initiative for proposal development at Graduate School, Kenyatta University. 

 Professional Membership 

 Membership To Committees

• Committee Member to University Research Review and Advisory Board(URRAB) Kenyatta University.
• Committee on Restructuring Schools into Colleges of Kenyatta University
• Committee Member of the Vice-Chancellor Committee on Next Generation of Academic Club.
• Chairman of the Vice-Chancellors Committee on Ph. D Facilitation Committee, Kenyatta University.
• Committee Member Graduation Committee.
• Member of Deans’ Committee.
• Chairman of Dean’s Subcommittee of Future of UCU units at Kenyatta University
• Chairman of Dean’s Subcommittee on Streamlining of Dean’s Committee meetings of Kenyatta University.
  • Member of information in the advancement of Nutrition in Africa (ITANA) Chairperson local chapter.
  • Member of Kenya Nutritionists and Dietician Institute No. 549.
  • Founding member Kenya Association of Food Safety and Protection.
  • Executive member of Home Economics Association for Africa.
  • Member of Child Welfare Society of Kenya.
  • Council member, Information Technology for Advancement of Nutrition in Africa.
  • Research committee member, School of Public Health and Applied Human Sciences, Kenyatta University.
  • Chair, Academic Mobility Committee, Kenyatta University.
  • Committee Member, Implementation Planetary Health Africa-Japan Strategic and Collaboration Education Phase Program

 Contribution To The Community

• 2007:   Member of Trustees, Alwali Hospitality Training Institute, Mumias Kenya.
• Participated in the development of the proposal for Establishment of Masinde   Muliro University in Kakamega, Kenya.
• 2003:   Ambassador for Interreligious and International Federation of world peace.
• 2010:   Present Patron, Job, Community School, Navakholo District, Kakamega County.
• 2014:   Chairperson, Proposal Development of University in Navakholo District, Kenya.
• 2018:   Chairperson for Academic advancement and Mentorship Association, a Community Based Organization.
• 2019:  Appointed as member of the Board of Management of Job’s Primary School,Kakamega County from 23^rd April 2019- 23^rd April 2
  2022: Appointed as Member of School Board, St Kizito Girls Secondary School, Navakholo Constituent, Kakamega County.