Position: Associate Professor School: Public Health & Applied Human Sciences Department: Physical Education And Sport Science Area of Specialization:  Sports &  Exercise Pedagogy Contact Address: P.O. Box 43844-00100 Nairobi – Kenya E-Mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Prof. Andanje Mwisukha holds a Doctoral Degree in Physical Education). He has specialized in the areas of Sports Pedagogy and Management. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Science of Kenyatta University in Kenya. He is currently Acting Registrar in charge of Academic Affairs after having served as Dean of the School of Applied Human Sciences at the same University for a period of five years. Before his engagement at Kenyatta University as member of teaching staff, Prof. Andanje had worked as a high school teacher, Physical Education tutor in several Teachers’ Training Colleges and subsequently as an Assistant Director of Sports in the Public sector.

Prof. Andanje has served on Committees and Boards of various national and international professional and academic organizations, including: Assistant Treasurer of the Kenya Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance, Secretary of the National Sports Policy Formulation Committee, Ministry of Culture and Social Services, Coordinator of Curriculum Development Committee, Kenya National Sports Institute, Ministry of Culture and Social Services, Member of the Global Forum on Physical Education Pedagogy, Secretary - General and Member of the Africa Sport Management Association, Member of the International Society for Comparative Physical Education and Sport, Member of the Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance and Member of the Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA).

He has successfully supervised more than 35 Masters and PhD students. He has published more than 50 papers in refereed journals and published 6 books and book chapters. He has more than 100 research paper presentations at local and international conferences to his credit and served locally and internationally as external examiner for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Physical Education, Recreation Management and Exercise Science. He is a reviewer and member of editorial boards of several journals and other academic publications, some of which include: Member of the Editorial Board of the Sports and Exercise Medicine - Open Journal (SEMOJ), Member of the Editorial Board of the Proceedings of the Inaugural International Conference of the African Sport Management Association Held between 2nd And 4th December 2011, Member on editorial board of International Journal of Sports Technology and Allied Sciences (IJSTAS), Member of the International Review Board – International Sports Studies (Journal), Reviewer -  Journal of Applied Biosciences, Reviewer - African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD), Peer Reviewer - Kenya Institute of Education Journal, Reviewer            - African Journal of Applied Human Sciences and Member of Editorial Board - African Journal of Applied Human Sciences

Prof. Andanje has won research grants from various renowned research funding agencies that include: Advanced Olympic Research Grant Programme 2015/2016, The FIFA Joao Havalenge Research Grant Award, 2013, Research Consultancy at the Institute of Economic Affairs on Youth Sports, Recreation and Entertainment, 2010, and OSSREA (Organization of Social Sciences Research in Eastern and Southern Africa).

Research and Publications

Publications in Journals

• Rintaugu, E.G, Mwisukha, A. and Monyeki, M. A. (2016). From Grace to Grass: Kenya Soccer Players’ Career Transition and Experiences in Retirement. African Journal for Physical Activity and Health Sciences, Vol. 22 Issue 1.1, 163-176.
• Kamenju, W. J., Mwisukha, A. Rintaugu E and Muthomi H. (2016). Influence of Sports Disciplines and Demographics of Kenya Colleges Athletes on their Awareness of Doping in Sports. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, Vol. 6, No. 3, March, 2016.
• Rintaugu, E.G., Mwisukha, A. and Monyeki, M.A. (2016). From Grace to Grass: Kenyan Soccer Players’ Career Transition and Experiences in Retirement. African Journal of Physical and Health Sciences (AJPHES), Vol. 23(1), March 2016, Pg 372-384.
• Mwenda, P.W., Wanderi, M.P., Andanje, J.M. and Rintaugu, E.G. (2015). Traditional Games of Gusii Community, Kenya. African Journal for Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD), Vol. 21 (4:2)1, December 2015, pp 1434-1443.
• Muthiane, C. M., Rintaugu, E. G. and Mwisukha, A. (2015). The Relationship between Team Cohesion and Performance in Basketball League in Kenya. International Journal of Applied Psychology 2015, 5(4): 90-95.

• Kanyiba, L.R., Mwisukha, A. and Onywera, V.O. (2015). The Gap Between the Management and Success of Elite Middle and Long Distance Runners in Kenya. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, June 2015, Volume 21 No. 2, 586-595.
• Paul K. Wainaina, Andanje Mwisukha, Elijah Gitonga Rintaugu (2015). Professional Conduct of Academic Staff in Public Universities in Kenya: Learners’ Perception. International Journal of Education and Social Science, Vol. 2 No. 6; June 2015: 67-72.
• Mwisukha, A., Chumba, J. M. and Rintaugu, E. G. (2014). Extent of Public Support for Physical Education in Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research, November 2014, Volume 2 No. 11, p11-20.
• Gichia, P. J., Njoroge, M. N. and Mwisukha, A. (2014). Instructional Constraints Facing Adapted Physical Education at Joytown Secondary School for the Physically Handicappped. Journal of Special Needs and Disabilities Studies, July 2014, Volume 1 No. 2: 59-68.
• Wainaina, P. K. and Mwisukha, A. (2014). Philosophical Dimensions in Sport. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Volume 19 Issue 6 (Version vii), June 2014: 45-48.
• Bailasha, N.K., Kibera, L.K., Rintaugu, E.G. and Mwisukha, A. (2014). Assessment of the Pattern of Sport Injuries in Selected Ball-Games during a Season of the Kenyan National Leagues. Journal of Health Sciences, April 2014, Volume 4, Number 2, p34-40.
• Stephen Mabagala, Andanje Mwisukha, Mwangi P. Wanderi and Daniel M. Muindi (2013). Physical Education Teachers' Knowledge on the Professional Code of Ethics and Conduct in Tanzania. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Ploicy Studies (JETERAPS) Vol. 4 Number 4, August, 2013: 690-697.
• Mwisukha, A. and Elijah G. Rintaugu (2013). Insights into the Under-Representation of Women in Sports-Leadership in Kenya. International Journal of Applied Sociology 2013, 3(5): 102-108.
• Mwisukha, A., Muniu, R. K. and Chumba, J. M. (2013). Comparative Ranking of the Electronic and Print Mass Media in Dissemination of Sports Information in Kenya. International Journal of Business and Social Science Vol. 4 No. 10 Special Issue P 105-107.
• Mwisukha, A. and Rintaugu, E.G. (2013). Parental Role and Influence in the Teaching-Learning of Physical Education: Perceptions of Physical Education Students in Kenya’s Universities. International Journal of Sports Science 2013, 3(5): 183-187
• Muthaa, G.M., Mwisukha, A., Mbugua, Z. K., and Elias, M. E. (2013). Investigation of Self-Perception of Players in Sports in Meru Technical Training Institute in Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice Vol.4, No.15, 2013, 99-103.
• Okech, S. O., Mwisukha, A. and Rintaugu, E. G. (2013). Perceived Contribution of Team Support to Psychological Satisfaction of Kenya’s Rugby Players. International Journal of Education and Research, Vol. 1 No. 7, July, 2013, 33-40.
• Ndambiri, K. R., Mwisukha, A. and Muniu, R. K. (2013). Psychological Factors that Influence Training and Performance of Female Athletes in Sports in Teacher Training Colleges in Central Region of Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research, Vol. 1 No. 7, July, 2013, 101-114.
• Ndambiri, K. R., Mwisukha, A. and Muniu, R. K. (2013). Demographic and Behavioral Traits of Coaches’ Preferred by Female Athletes in Teacher Training Colleges in Central Region of Kenya. International Journal of Arts and Commerce, Vol. 2 No. 5, May 2013.
• Boro, W. L., Mwisukha, A. and Onywera, V. (2013). Assessment of Employee Awareness of the Applicability of Ergonomic Exercises in the Banking Institutions in Nairobi, Kenya. African Journal of Applied Human Sciences, Vol. 1, Issue No. 2, 2013, pg 50 – 57.
• Chege, P. and Mwisukha, A. (2013). Benefits of Slum Tourism in Kibera Slums in Nairobi, Kenya. International Journal of Arts and Commerce, Vol. 2 No. 4, April, 2013, pg 94 – 102.
• Waiganjo Luka Boro, Andanje Mwisukha and Vincent Onywera(2012). Work-Related Musculoskeltal Injuries and Conditions Suffered by Computer-User Employees in the Banking Institutions in Nairobi, Kenya. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, Vol. 18.
• Stephen Mabagala, Mwangi P. Wanderi, Andanje Mwisukha and Daniel M. Muindi (2012). Physical Education Teachers’ Compliance with Professional Code of Ethics and Conduct in Tanzania. Journal of Educational Science and Research (JESR) Vol. 2, Issue 2 Sept. 2012, p 19-35.
• Rintaugu, E. G., Mwisukha, A. and Amusa, L. O. (2012). Socio-Demographic Correlates of Alcohol Consumption among University Athletes. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, Vol. 18 Number 4(2) December 2012, p 939-954.
• I. N. Ndegwa, M. P. Wanderi and A. Mwisukha (2012). Factors Influencing Behaviour Change for the Prevention of the Spread of HIV/AIDS among Students in Githunguri Division, Githunguri District, Kiambu County, Kenya. International Journal of Business and Social Science, Vol. 3 Issue 16, August 2012, p 313-324.
• Elijah Gitonga Rintaugu, Andanje Mwisukha and Vincent Onywera(2012): Analysis of Factors that Affect the Standard of Soccer in Africa: The Case of East African Countries. Journal of Physical Education and Sport, Volume 18 Issue 1, pp 135-139.
• Nambaka, J.E, Kamau, J, Amusa, L.O, Goon, D.T and Andanje, M. (2011). Measures for Enhancing Participation in Physical Exercise and Sports by the Elderly in Eldoret West District, Kenya. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD), Vol. 17, Number 4 (2) , pages 804-811.
• Andanje Mwisukha, Harriet Naki Amui and Patrick Akuffo(2011). Evaluation of Performances in the World Athletics Championships since 1983: Implications for the Development of Athletics in Africa. International Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Studies and Sport Research, Vol. 1 July, 2011.
• J.E Nambaka, J. Kamau, L.O. Amusa, D.T. Goon and M. Andanje(2011). Factors Influencing Participation in Physical Exercise by the Elderly in Eldoret West, Kenya. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, Vol. 17 No. 3, pages 462-473.
• Elijah Gitonga Rintaugu and Andanje Mwisukha (2011): Retirement from Competitive Sport: The Experiences of Kenya’s Soccer Athletes. Current Research Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 6 pages 477 – 482.
• Andanje Mwisukha, Penina Wahome and Peter Mwangi Wanderi (2011). Transformation of Universities into Reservoirs of Sports Talent in Kenya. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Vol. 1 No. 18 [Special Issue – November 2011] 322.
• Gitonga, E.R., Andanje M., Wanderi, P.M., Bailasha, N. and Nteere, J.S. (2011). Teacher – Trainees’ Attitude towards Physical Education in Kenya. Educational Research and Reviews Journal Vol. 6(17) (Available online at http://www.academicjournals.org/ERR.
• Elijah G. Rintaugu, Peter W. Mwangi and Mwisukha Andanje (2011). The Influence of Mass Media in Socialization into Sport of Kenyan Secondary School Athletes. International Journal of Current Research, Volume 3 Issue 11, pages 471-475.
• Elijah G. Rintaugu, Mwisukha, Andanje and Francis M. Mundia (2011). Alcohol Consumption Patterns of Student-Athletes in a Kenyan Public University. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Vol. 1 No. 17 [Special Issue – November 2011] 162.
• Edna Thangu Katiwa, Peter Mwangi Wanderi and Andanje Mwisukha (2010). Management of Stereotype Behaviour in Autism: Efficacy of Structured Physical Exercise on Gender. International Journal of Research in Counselling and Sports Sciences, Volume 1 No. 1, Pages 116-124.
• Robert K. Muniu, Peter Wanderi and Andanje Mwisukha(2010). Gender-Based Analysis of Perceived Stress Levels among Students in Secondary Schools in Kenya. International Journal of Research in Counseling and Sports Sciences, Volume 1 No. 1, Pages 1-6.
• Mwisukha, A. (2009). Participation in Leisure Activities: The Problem of Time Famine. African Journal of Applied Human Sciences Vol. Issue Number 1, pg 18-21.
• Mwangi P. Wanderi, Andanje Mwisukha and Peter Bukhala(2009). Enhancing the Full Potential of Persons with Disabilities through Sports in the 21st Century. Online Publication at http://dsq.sds.org in the Disability Studies Quarterly, vol. 29, No. 4(2009).
• Andanje Mwisukha (2009). Coach – Athlete Relationships. Journal of Educational Research and Development, Journal of Educational Research and Development, Vol. 4, Number 1, 2009 Pp 129 -132.
• Andanje Mwisukha and Elijah Gitonga Rintaugu(2009). Leisure – Sports Participation Patterns of Post-Graduate Students.  The Case of Kenyatta University. Journal of Educational Research and Development, Vol. 4, Number 1, 2009 pp 57 – 63.
• Andanje Mwisukha and Peter Mwangi Wanderi (2009).  Review of Management Issues and challenges in Kenya’s Sports as a Basis for future Development.  Journal of Educational Journal of Educational Research and Development, Vol. 4, Number 1, 2009 pp 80 – 85
• Mukwole Asakhulu Newton and Andanje Mwisukha (2009).  Relationships between Peer Attitudes Towards School, selected Peer Group Activities and Academic Achievement of Secondary School Students in Nairobi. Journal of Educational Journal of Educational Research and Development, Vol. 4, Number 1, 2009, pp 99 – 104.
• Mwisukha, A. and Mukolwe N. (2008). Strategy for Promoting Sport in Kenya. Journal of Educational Research and Development Vol. 2 Number 1 pg 142-147.
• Mwisukha A., Njororai , W.W.S., Wamukoya, E.K. and Boit, M. (2007). Profiles of Kenya’s Athletics Coaches: Implications for the Development of Athletics in the Country. Journal of Educational Research and Development Vol. 2, Number 2, pg 191-197.
• Njororai, W.W.S, Goitonga, E.R., Bailasha, N.K. and Andanje, M. (2004). Assessment of Injuries in Physical Education Lessons in Kenya Science Teachers’ College, Kenya. West Africa Journal of Physical and Health Education (WAJOPHE), vol. 8, 2004, page 153-159.
• Andanje, M., Gitonga, E.L. and Njororai, W.W.S.(2004). Analysis of Post-Graduate Research in the Department of Physical Education, Kenyatta University, Kenya. African Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology and Sport Facilitation. Vol. 6 June 2004.
• Onywera, V.O., Njororai. W.W.S and Mwisukha. A. (2004). Injury Surveillance in a Soccer Tournament in Kenya. African Journal for Physical, health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD), Vol 10, No. 3 (September).
• Njororai W.W. S., Mwisukha, A. and Onywera V. (2003). Health-Related Lifestyles of Clients of Kenyatta University’s Health and Recreation Centre. East African Journal of Physical Education, Sports Science, Leisure and Recreation Management, Vol. 1 Issue1, March, p. 112-119.
• Onywera, V., Njororai, W.S.S., and Mwisukha. A (2003). Analysis of Acute Injuries Incurred by Soccer Players during the 2001 Moi Golden Cup Soccer Tournament in Kenya. East African Journal of Physical Education, Sports Science, Leisure and Recreation Management,  Vol. 1 Issue1, March ,p.72-85.
• Mwisukha, A., Njororai W.W.S and Onywera, V.O (2003). Contribution of Sport towards National Development in Kenya. East African Journal of Physical Education, Sports Science, Leisure and Recreation Management, Vol. 1 Issue 2, September, P. 73-81.
• Mwisukha, A., Omotayo. O.O. and Gitonga, E.R. (2003). Streamlining the Selection Process of Sports Teams: A presentation of Valuable Tips. East African Journal of Physical Education, Sports Science, Leisure and Recreation Management, Vol. 1 Issue 2, September, P. 100-105.
• Ladani. B.A. and Mwisukha, A. (2003).  The Impact of Colonial Physical Training Syllabi on the Development of Physical Education and Sport in Nigeria with Particular Reference to 1933 Syllabus. East African Journal of Physical Education, Sports Science, Leisure and Recreation Management, Vol. 1 Issue 2, September, P. 1-8.
• Simiyu, N.W.W., Achola, P.W and Mwisukha. A. (2003). Demystifying the Ideology of Masculinity in Kenya’s Sports. East African Journal of Physical Education, Sports Science, Leisure and Recreation Management, Vol. 1 Issue 2, September, P. 82-93.
• Asembo, J. M, Andanje Mwisukha and W. W. S. Njororai (1998). The Effect of the offside Rule Abolition on Selected Offensive Actions, Fouls and Injuries in Field Hockey. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and dance Vol. 4 No. 1, p. 9-12