DR. FLORENCE WANJIRU GITAU (PhD)

Research Interests

Refereed Journal Articles

1. Yiidiz, K, Guler.H, Balaban.S, Muthomi.N, Njenga.D, Gitau F. , Ajowi.CA, & Rotich J. 2024. A comparative study on participation Motives and psychological well-being of female University student-Athletes in Kenya and Turkiye. International journal of Disabilities Sports and health Sciences. Vol7 issue4, 741-752,
2. Nyaguthi, E., Kibet, Yusuf, Gitau, F. (2019) Effect of outsourcing practices on performance of companies listed on the Nairobi Securities exchange..
3. Ngetich, E.D.K., Rintaugu, E., Gitau.F. (2021) Influence of achievement goal orientation, motivational climate and sports supplements on attitudes of adolescent athletes towards doping in Kenyan secondary school. WADA
4. Gitau, F ., Njoroge G.G. and Sitati, N.W. Wishitemi, B.L.E (2008). Wealth creation using sports tourism in the North Rift region, Kenya, Thematic proceedings of ATLAS Africa Conferences vol. 5, pg. 91-101
5. Kinoti, J., Njororai, W.W.S., Gitau F., (1997). Transforming Netball into a lifelong Sport in Kenya. Proceedings of the third scientific congress of the Africa Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance (AFAHPER-SD) held in September 11th-15th, 1997 in Nairobi, Kenya.

Conference Papers

1. Gitau, F. , & Kochomay, S. (2013). Sports for peace: Opportunities and challenges. Contemporary Comparative Physical Education and Sport. International society for comparative Physical Education and Sport. PP 47-54.
2. Participated in International Council for Physical, Health Education, Recreation Sport and Dance (ICPHERER-SD) Africa Region Conference held in Kenyatta University, September 2024
3. Participated in International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC) 2024 Virtual Form
4. Participated in International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC) 2023 Virtual Form
5. Attended 3rd Kenya Academy of Sports Annual International Sports Conference 13th-14th June 2023, at Safari Park Hotel, Kenya.
6. Attended 2nd Kenya Academy of Sports Annual International Sports Conference 15th-17th June 2022, at Safari Park Hotel, Kenya.
7. World Conference for ‘’international working group on women and Sports” in Botswana - May 2018
8. 2nd International Conference on Physical Activity and Sports for Health and Development in Africa PASHDA held at Kenyatta University on 21st – 23rd September 2016
9. International society for comparative Physical Education and Sport, conference at Kenyatta University. Presented a paper on “Sport and peace” - June 2010