Dr. Mary Mwihaki Gatwe
Lecturer, Department of Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science
Email: gathwe.mary@ku.ac.ke
Academic Qualifications
PhD in Physical Education, University of Nairobi, Kenya
Master of Science in Physical Education, Kenyatta University, Kenya
Bachelor of Education (Arts — Mathematics & Physical Education), Kenyatta University, Kenya
Work Experience
- Lecturer, Kenyatta University (2023–present)
- Part-time Lecturer, Department of Physical Education, Kenyatta University (2009–2023)
- University Swimming Team Coach, Kenyatta University (2008–present)
- Fitness Instructor, Kenyatta University (2002–2023)
- PE/Swimming Teacher, Visa Oshwal Girls Secondary School (2000–2002)
Publications & Presentations
- Gathwe MM, Munayi SP, Kamenju JW (2022). Insight of previous parental sport engagement among competitive swimmers in Kenya. International Journal of Turkish Sport and Exercise Psychology, August 2022. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55376ijtsep.1094679
- Gathwe MM, Munayi SP, Kamenju JW (2023). Dynamics of Incentives and Awards in Kenyan Sports: Perspective of Competitive Swimming in Kenya. May 2023. DOI: 10.4236/oalib.1109943, pp. 1-7.
- Mundia FM, Mwihaki GM, Onywera VO, Wabuyabo I, Wachira J. Assessment of Fitness and Training Among East Africa University Swimming Athletes. Presented at the International Conference on Science and Medicine in Sports (ICSEMIS), Rio, Brazil (Sep 2016).
- Mwihaki GM, Wanderi PM, Njororai WW. Gender Disparities and Participation in Swimming in Nairobi Secondary Schools. Presented at the 6th Pre-Games Conference of East African University Games, Makerere University, Kampala (2008).
