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Prof. Alice Ondigi

Professor, Department of Community Resource Management

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Prof. Alice Ondigi

Professor, Department of Community Resource Management

Research Interests

Human development and health
Community Education and development
Maternal and Reproductive Health
Family counselling
Dispute resolution and civil Mediation
Aging and Quality of life
Monitoring and evaluation
Policy and Governance

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Akomaning E . Ondigi A. Mugambi R. (2024): Care Strategies of Linen and Guest Satisfaction among Hotels in Upper East Region of Ghana. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Management, ISSN 2789-7052 (Online) Vol. 4. Issue1. Pp 1-18
  2. Akomaning, E., L., Mugambi, R. & Ondigi, A. (2023). Linen Quantity and Customer Satisfaction in Star-Rated Hotels in Upper East Region of Ghana. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Management, 6(4), 23-31. https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t30113
  3. Jebet B. Ondigi A. Munyiri E. (2023). Foreign Scholars Activities and their Impacts on Sustainable Tourism Development in Nairobi Metropolis, Kenya. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Management, volume 6 Issue 1 page 30-46 ISSN: 2706-6592
  4. Edward M. Mumbo Redemptta Mutisya, and Alice Ondigi (2021); Unmet Need for Contraception Use among HIV Positive Women in Kwale County, Kenya, African Journal of Health Sciences Volume 34, Issue No.6, November - December 2021
  5. Lesaibile Moses Lentu , Rosemarie Khayiya and Alice Ondigi (2021) Influence of Strategic Orientation on Performance of Publicly Owned Hotel Enterprises in Kenya . European Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research Vol.9, No.1, pp.37-57, 2021 Print ISSN: ISSN 2054-6424(Print), Online ISSN: ISSN 2054-6432(Online)Edward M. Mumbo Redemptta Mutisya, and Alice Ondigi (2021); Unmet Need for Contraception Use among HIV Positive Women in Kwale County, Kenya, African Journal of Health Sciences Volume 34, Issue No.6, November - December 2021
  6. Ndayala P. Ngige L. Alice Ondigi (2021): Sexual Practices and HIV Seropositivity Disclosure among Adults in Nairob, Kenya Vol. 7, ISSN: 2707-3912. http://doi.org/10.37284/2707-3920
  7. Lentu L. Khayiya R. Ondigi A. (2021 ): Influence of Strategic Orientation on Performance of Publicly Owned Hotel Enterprises in Kenya. Vol. 9. No. 1, pp. 37-75, 2021 Print ISSN: 2054-6424 ISSN 2054-6432 (Online)
  8. Mutie L.M . Ondigi A . Letema,S. (2021 ): Influence of Community Hygiene Practices on Safe Water and Sanitation among Mothers of under Five Year Olds in Migwani Divison, Kitui County 9. No. 1, pp. 653-663, 2021 Print ISSN: 2312-9492 (Online) ISSN: 2414-8970 (Print)
  9. Gachara F. W., Ngige L.W., Ondigi A (2018). Perspectives of orphans and vulnerable children towards charitable children’s institutions of care. International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research, Vol. 6, Issue 3, pp.307-316. ISSN: 2348-3164 (Online); ISSN 2348-3156 (Print). researchpublish.com
  10. Mugambi, R. M, Imungi J.K., Waudo J.N, Ondigi A (201 7 ). Mothers’ and Households Food Security Status in Kangai and Mutithi Locations of Mwea West Sub County, Kenya. Food Science and Quality Management Journal – IISTE – ISSN (print)2224-6086, ISSN (online) 2225-0557, Vol 58, 2016.
  11. Mugambi, R. M, Imungi J.K., Waudo J.N, Ondigi A (2017). Relationship between Socio Demographic Characteristics and Risk factors for Micronutrient Utilization among Mothers in Mwea West Sub County, Kenya. Food Science and Quality Management Journal – IISTE – ISSN (print)2224-6086, ISSN (online) 2225-0557, Vol 59, 2017.
  12. Mugambi, R. M, Imungi J.K., Waudo J.N, Ondigi A (2016). Relationship between Mothers’ Socio Demographic Characteristics and food Security Status in Kangai and Mutithi Locations of Mwea West Sub County, Kenya. Food Science and Quality Management Journal – IISTE – ISSN (print)2224-6086, ISSN (online) 2225-0557, Vol 58, 2016.
  13. Omweno Lucy, Ondigi Alice , & Ogolla Lucy (2015), Socio-Cultural Factors Influencing Access to Reproductive Health Service Information among Youth in Korogocho slum of Nairobi, Kenya . Journal of Research on Humanities and Social Sciences – IISTE – ISSN (paper) 2224-5766, ISSN(online) 2225-0484, Vol.5, No. 14, 2015.
  14. Ndayala Pheobe, Ondigi Alice , & Ngige Lucy (2015), Nature and Extent of HIV Self Disclosure by Seropostive Adults in HIV support Groups in Nairobi Count, Kenya . Journal of Research on Humanities and Social Sciences – IISTE – ISSN (paper) 2224-5766, ISSN(online) 2225-0484. Vol.5, No. 16, 2015 .
  15. Kieru N. jane, Ngige L, & Ondigi Alice (2015), Factors Associated with Reproductive Behavior of Low Income Mothers in Kiandutu Slum in Thika Municipality, Kenya . Asian Social Science Journal; Canadian Center of Science and education, ISSN 1911-2017, E_ISSN 1911-2025
  16. Shem Maingi,Dr. Joe Wadawi and Dr. Alice Ondigi (2015): Market profiling and positioning of park brands in Kenya. (Case of Premium and Under-utilized parks in Kenya) International Journal of Tourism Research.ISSN: 1522-1970. DOI: 10.1002/jtr.2036
  17. Shem Maingi, Dr. Joe Wadawi and Dr. Alice Ondigi (2014): Towards a Competitive framework for Park Branding in Kenya. (Case of Premium and Under-utilized parks in Kenya).J Tourism Res Hospitality, 2014 3:2 http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2324-8807.1000141 3:2
  18. Echesa C.A. P., Nyambaka H., Ondigi N.A., Omoterema S., Toil W., and Sande A., (2013) Variation of Micronutrients in Pumpkin Fruit Varieties Grown within the Victoria Basin. Journal of Food Science and Quality Management – IISTE- ISSN 2224-6088(print) ISSN 2224-0557(online) Vol. 17
  19. Echesa P., Ondigi, A. N & Nyamabaka (2013) Micronutrient Analysis of Pumpkins Leaves (Cucurbita maxima, c. moschata, c. pepo and a gourd lageneria ) Grown by Small Holder Farmers For Food Security In The Lake Victoria Basin, East Africa. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology .
  20. Kuria, S. K., Wanderi P, & Ondigi A. N (2012) Hotel Employement in Kenya, contingent work or Professional career? International Journal of Academic Research in Business and social sciences July 2012, Vol.2, No-7 ISSN: 2222-6990
  21. Ondigi A, N, & Ondigi S. R , (2012). The Influence of Poverty and well Being of the elderly people in Nyanza Province, Kenya. Asian Social Science Journal; Canadian Center of Science and education, AssVol 8, No. 2, February, 2012.
  22. Kuria, S. K, Wanderi P, & Ondigi A. N (2011). Factors influencing labour turnover in star-rated Hotels in Nairobi, Kenya. International Journal Of Humanaities and Social Science, Centre for Promoting Ideas, USA. IJHSS 1 No. 20; December 2011 ISSN 2220-8488 (print) 2221-0989(online). http://www.ijhssnet.com/archive/621.html
  23. Ondigi A, N , & Ondigi S.R , (2011). The Role Of Research In Teaching And Learning Processes In Kenyan Universities. International Journal of Business and Management Tomorrow Vol. 1 No. 2. ISSN 2249-9962
  24. Ondigi, Alice . N; Mugenda Olive.M (2011), Psychosocial determinants of Quality of Life among Kenyan Families . International Journal Of Humanaities and Social Science, Centre for Promoting Ideas, USA. IJHSS VOL.1. NO.7. ISSN 2220-8488 (print) 2221-0989(online).
  25. Ondigi A. N , Toil, W, Afhini T & Omuterema S (2008), Comparative Analysis of production and utilization of pumpkins (Cucurbita pepo and c. Maxima ) by small holder farmers in the lake Victoria basin, East Africa. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology , AJESTX08014 Vol. 2 (9). Available online at http://www.academicjournals.org/AJest ISSN 1996-0786 2008 Academic Journals
  26. Donald Maingi; Dr. Alice Ondigi; and Dr. Shem Maingi ( 2009 ) A critique of Tourism Management sector reforms in Kenya (Results vs Value driven approach) African Journal of Applied Human sciences ISSN 2070-917X
  27. Ondigi, A. N . (2005) The influence of partner relationship and Social support to expectant women in Low income areas. Discovery And Innovation journal, vol 17 number pg 105-209. Dec ISSN1015-079X

Book Chapters

  1. Ondigi A N ., et. al(2025) Book Chapter on: Social Responsibility in Hospitality and Tourism: Bridging, Education and Practice Transitions; Submitted to Routledge Publishing- Francis & Taylor (UK)
  2. Ondigi Alice ., al (2025); Corporate Social Responsibility Ecosystem for Sustainability of tourism and hospitality industry in Kenya: Review Of Human Resource Management And Other Community Stakeholders. Manuscript submitted to the publisher Recouledge-Francis & Taylor Group, UK
  3. Ondigi, A.N ; Ngige L.W; Wilson S (2008) Family Diversity in Kenya (chapter 9) in the Families in Global Context, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC, New York. ISBN: 978-0-7890-2708-5

Conference Papers

  1. 19 th June, 2025: Attended Training for Curriculum Development Committee held at the KUCC
  2. 19 th March, 2025: Participated in the 3 rd Virtual Community Resource Management Workshop Committee meeting via Google Meet.
  3. 12 th – 13 th March, 2025: Attended STI Mainstreaming Workshop held at Kenyatta University
  4. 18 th June, 2024: Attended the 6 th IBRIC Conference 2024 Organizing Committee Meeting held at the Graduate Room in SOE Building.
  5. 23 rd September, 2024: Attended a Community Resource Management Workshop Organising Committee Meeting held virtually.
  6. 11 th March, 2024: Attended a Community Resource Management Workshop Organising Committee Meeting held virtually.
  7. 22 nd – 23 rd June, 2023: Attended the 5 th International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC) held virtually. Theme of the Conference was “Strategic Business Innovations and Policies for Sustainable Social and Economic Development”.
  8. 1 st July, 2022: Participated in the Childhood Trauma Intervention Workshop held at Kenyatta University
  9. 2016: Coordinated the School Curriculum Review, held at Kenyatta University Conference Center, Nairobi, Kenya
  10. 2012: Coordinated the School Strategic plan workshop, Held at Kenyatta University Conference center, Nairobi, Kenya
  11. 2012: Coordinated School curriculum review workshop, held at Kenyatta University Conference center, Nairobi, Kenya
  12. Akomaning, E., L., Mugambi, R. & Ondigi, A. (2024); Influence of Linen management and customer satisfaction in star-rated Hotels in upper East Region, Ghana Kenyatta University annual postgraduate seminars, Nairobi, Kenya.
  13. Edward M. Mumbo Redemptta Mutisya, and Alice Ondigi(2021); Unmet Need for Contraception Use among HIV Positive Women in Kwale County, Kenya. Kenyatta University annual postgraduate seminars, Nairobi, Kenya
  14. Lesaibile Moses Lentu, Rosemarie Khayiya and Alice Ondigi (2021) Influence of Strategic Orientation on Performance of Publicly Owned Hotel Enterprises in Kenya. Kenya. Kenyatta University annual postgraduate seminars, Nairobi, Kenya
  15. Mutie, L. M., Ondigi, A., & Letema, S (2020) Influence of community hygiene practices on safe water and sanitation among mothers of under five year olds in Migwani division, Kitui county, Kenya. Kenyatta University annual postgraduate seminars, Nairobi, Kenya
  16. Ondigi A N (2019). Intervention on household health eating habits exhibition booth at 1st International Food safety Conference on 20th-24th May 2019 at BSSC, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
  17. Murungi C; Ondigi A. N, Khayiya R; Abere Y (2017) “Choice of Hotel facilities by disabled people visiting hotel facilities in Kenya”. Presented at The International Conference of Marketing Hospitality and Tourism, held at Warbiner College, New York, USA on 27-31st May 2017.
  18. Maingi, W, S, Ondigi, A. N, (2015):Tourism Destination Branding effectiveness in a Developing country context” presented at The International Interdisciplinary Business-Economics Advancement Conference (IIBA Florida, 2015) held in Ft.Lauderdale, Florida, USA, between 28 March- 02 April, 2015.
  19. Ondigi, A . & Maingi, S. (2013). Brand Consolidation and Strategy: The Economics of Brand Consolidation in East Africa. Hotel Summit East Africa Nairobi, Kenya August 2013
  20. Maingi, W, S, Ondigi, A. N , & Wandawi J (2012), The role of Destination brands in influencing choices of wildlife-based Tourism in Kenya. Presented at a Travel and Tourism Research Association Conference held in June 17th -19th 2012 at Virginia Beach Resort hotel, Virginia, USA.
  21. Pheobe N, Ngige, & Ondigi (2012). Relationship between emotional violence and HIV self-disclosure by PLWHIV to sexual partners, Presented during the Gender conference held at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.,
  22. Maingi W. S, Ondigi, A. N , & Wandawi J (2011) The Impacts of Place Brands on Tourist Choice- behavior in Kenya. Paper presented during the Research week June 16th -17th 2011, At Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya
  23. Mutsya M, Ondigi A, & Khayiya R (2010) The application of the All-inclusive holiday Concept at the Kenyan Coast. Paper presented at an International Research Symposium in service Management 1, Maurtius 2010
  24. Echesa P., Ondigi, A. N & Nyamabaka (2011) Micronutrient Analysis of Pumpkins Leaves (Cucurbita maxima, c. moschata, c. pepo and a gourd lageneria ) Grown by Small Holder Farmers For Food Security In The Lake Victoria Basin, East Africa. Paper presented at an Ethonobothany cluster workshop, held in Kampala, Uganda
  25. Ondigi A. N & Mugenda O M (2010), Psychosocial determinants of Quality of Life among Kenyan adult population. Presented at the First PanAfric International Conference on Family Strength, July 21th - 24 th 2010 at NorthCoast Beach Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya.
  26. Ondigi A, N & Ondigi S. R July, 2009, The role of universities in globalizing education’ presented at an International Conference on Education, July 10th-12th 2009, KUCC, Kenyatta university.
  27. Ondigi A, N, Mayaka M, & wandawi J (2007). ‘ Community Tourism in Kenya’ presented during the 1st international conference of the Association of Hospitality schools in Africa (AHSA) Nov 12th -14th 2007, Pretoria Hotel School, Cape Town, South Africa
  28. Ondigi A, N , & Ondigi S.R (2006) , “The impact of poverty on the wellbeing of older people in Nyanza province, Kenya.” Presented during the 8th Global conference of International federation for aging (IFA) 30th May -2nd June 2006, Copenhagen, Netherlands
  29. I have reviewed 3 articles that have been published in refereed journal
  30. African Journal of Environmental & Technology (On-line Journal)
  31. Discovery and Innovation Journal –Africa
  32. Asian Journal of Agriculture extension, Economics and Sociology
  33. 2017: Appointed by South Eastern University (SEKU) to review for them a new curriculum of Bachelor of Hospitality Management - mounted in 2017.

Awards & Honours

  • 5 th April, 2025: Certificate of Appreciation for having actively served as the School Ministry Coordinator in KUSDA Church in the 2024/2025 Academic Year.
  • 2 nd April, 2025: Certificate of Appreciation for being a Panel Discussant Moderator of the Organizing Committee at a Workshop on “Positioning Yourself for the Labour Market” Covering Personal Branding, Career Pathways and Networking held at Kenyatta University.
  • 2 nd April, 2025: Certificate of Appreciation for being Alternate Chairperson of the Organizing Committee at a Workshop on “Positioning Yourself for the Labour Market” Covering Personal Branding, Career Pathways and Networking held at Kenyatta University.
  • Awarded community service recognition certificates for Outstanding Performance and Leadership by Kenyatta University Seventy Day Adventist church for having served as the School, Ministry Coordinator and family ministry coordinator 2023-2024.
  • Awarded Certificate of Appreciation for having actively served as the Church Investment and Development Assistant Chairperson in KUSDA Church in the 2019/2020 Academic year.
  • Awarded Community Service Recognition Certificate for Outstanding Performance and Leadership by Kenyatta University Seventy Day Adventist church for having served as the Patron of the church and being head of family ministry 2011-2017
  • 2012 : Awarded by Eco tourism training Warrior Award of the year (2012 ) for promoting Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Training Programme with Community Development and Nature Conservancy. Sponsored by7 African fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW).

Professional Affiliations

  • 16 th February, 2023: Member of Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association: M/no: KCPA/06933/22
  • 2022-to date: Active Member of Serein Mediators Association (SMA), Certificate No. SMC/2022/499
  • Member of National council of Family Relations
  • Member of eco-tourism Kenya (Eco-Kenya)
  • Member of Hospitality Hotels in Africa(AHSA)
  • Member of Tourism Professional Association
  • Member of Kenyatta University Adventist Church (KUSDA)