Dr. Waiganjo Luka

Name: Luka Boro Waiganjo
Department: Physical and Health Education
Position: Lecturer
Contact Address: P.O. Box 43844-00100, Nairobi
Tel.:+254-20-8710901 Ext.4146
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ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9022-7396
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Area of Specialization:

Olympic Sports
Foundations of Physical Education and Sports
Outdoor Experiential Education

Research Interests:

Olympic Sports
Sports & Exercise Ergonomics
Foot Mechanics and Physical Activity

Publications
Referred Journals

2024: Low back pain and the severity amongst bank personnel within Nairobi City Count. Mary M Mutua, Luka Waiganjo and Edwin Boit. International Journal of Physiology, Health and Physical Education. Vol. 6, Issue 1, Part A.
2023: Perception of Players on the Coach Competence and Team Performance in the Kenyan National Soccer and Volleyball Leagues. C Mucheke, N Bailasha, LB Waiganjo. International Journal of Arts, Recreation and Sports 1 (2), 1-26
2023: Knowledge and Attitude towards Performance-Enhancing Substances and Methods among Wrestlers, Boxers, and Bodybuilders in Kenya. WA Mandu, F Kiplamai, A. Mwisukha, L. Waiganjo. J Adv Sport Phys Edu 6 (5), 67-81
2023: Assessment of Use of Performance-Enhancing Substances and Methods among Wrestlers, Boxers, and Bodybuilders in Kenya. WA Mandu, F Kiplamai, A. Mwisukha, L. Waiganjo. J Adv Sport Phys Edu 6 (4), 53-61
2022: Segmented physical activity and sedentary behavior patterns among children in Maasai village and Nairobi city. T Kidokoro, X Tian, N Fuku, LB Waiganjo, EG Rintaugu, MD Kigaru,. American Journal of Human Biology 34 (3), e23649
2021: Academic Status of the Coach and Team Performance in the Kenyan National Soccer and Volleyball Leagues. C. Mucheke, N. Bailasha, L.B. Waiganjo. European Journal of Health Sciences 6 (5), 25-36
2020: Physical activity and sedentary behavior patterns among Kenyan and Japanese children: A comprehensive cross-country comparison. T Kidokoro, N Fuku, T Yanagiya, T Takeshita, M Takaragawa, M Annear, International journal of environmental research and public health 17 (12), 4254
2016: Prevalence of Cumulative Trauma Disorders among Computer Work Station Users in Kakamega County, Kenya. LB Waiganjo, IK Wabuyabo, B Peter, E Mse, R Odiango, E Sabiri, Asian Journal of Applied Sciences 4 (5)
2012: Work-related musculoskeletal injuries and conditions suffered by computer-user employees in the banking institutions in Kenya. W Luka Boro, M Andanje, V Onywera. African Journal for Physical Health Education Recreation and Dance 18 (2), 344
2012: Assessment of Employee Awareness of the Applicability of Ergonomic Exercises in the Banking Institutions in Nairobi, Kenya. L.B. Waiganjo, M. Andanje, O. Vincent

Editorship of a Book or Conference Proceedings

E Onyango, Waiganjo L.B., okoth V., Wachira L. J., Goodwin Y., and Onywera V. O. (2023) Physical and Health Education Fundamental Movement Skills. For Pre-Primary to Grade 3 Instructors. Moran Publishers

Scholarly Presentations at Conference Proceedings / Workshop/ Seminars

2021: Outdoor Education in Kenya and Neighbouring. International Symposium of Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science
2020: International Symposium on Partnerships in Sports and Development for Tomorrow
2019: Trends and Emerging Issues in Management of Sports in Kenya. Kenya Academy of Sports conference.
2019: International Conference of the African Sports Management Association.
2019: International Research Symposium in Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science
2018: International Colloquium in Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science
2016: Prevalence of Cumulative Trauma Disorders among Computer Work Station Users in Kakamega County, Kenya
2016: 2^nd International Conference on Physical Activity and Sports for Health and Development in Africa (PASHDA) Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, 2016
2012: Work-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries & Conditions Suffered by Computer-User Employees in the Banking Institutions in 2012Nairobi, Kenya
2012: Assessment of the Employees Awareness of the Applicability of Ergonomic Exercises in the Banking Institutions in Nairobi, Kenya

Professional Collaborations

l 2023-2024: Curriculum design and development workshops, Kenya Academy of Sports

l 2023: Adaptation of Curriculum designs for learners with special needs. Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development

l 2023: Adaptation of Textbooks for learners with special needs. Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development

l 2023: Setting and Moderation of Physical and Health Education Examinations. Kenya National Examinations Council.

Responsibilities

2024: Member, 8th International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance (ICHPER.SD) Africa Regional Conference 2024.
2023: Co-Chairperson, QMS Team School of Health Science
2022-2023: Co-Chairperson QMS Team, School of Public Health and Applied Human Sciences
2015-2023: Coordinator, Departmental Quality Team, Kenyatta University
2015-2023: Coordinator, Departmental Strategic Committee, Kenyatta University
2022: Acting chairman, Department of Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science
2022: Member, FASU Pre-Games International Symposium, Kenyatta University
2019: Member, African Sports Management Association Conference, Kenyatta University
2019: Member, Local Organising Committee, Kenya Academy of Sports Conference
2018: Member, Local Organising Committee, International Colloquium in Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science
2017: Member, Local Organising Committee, World under 18 Athletics Championship Pre-Games International Symposium
2016: Member, Local Organising Committee, 2^nd International Conference on Physical Activity and Sports for Health and Development in Africa (PASHDA) held at Kenyatta University.