Lecturer, Department of Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science
Research Interests
Youth Sports Development
Technology and Data Analytics in Sports
Genetics and Sports Performance
Sports Nutrition
Management and Prevention of Sports Injuries
Biomechanics of Sports
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Nahwera L, Boit EK, Nsibambi CAN, Maghanga M, Wachira L-J (2025). Effects of aerobic dance on systolic blood pressure in stage one hypertensive adults in Uganda. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 11(2), e002325. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2024-002325
Nahwera L, Boit EK, Nsibambi CAN, Maghanga M, Wachira L-J (2024). Effects of an aerobic dance programme on percent body fat in stage one hypertensive adults aged 30–59. Advances in Health and Exercise, 4(2), 147-153. https://www.turkishkinesiology.com/index.php/ahe/article/view/133
Nahwera L, Boit EK, Nsibambi CAN, Maghanga M, Wachira L-J (2024). Effects of a 12-week aerobic dance programme on diastolic blood pressure in stage one hypertensive adults. Turkish Journal of Kinesiology, 10(4), 232-240. https://doi.org/10.31459/turkjkin.1520577
Mutua MM, Waiganjo L, Boit E (2024). Low back pain and its severity amongst bank personnel within Nairobi City County. International Journal of Physiology, Health and Physical Education, 6(1), 14-19. https://doi.org/10.33545/26647265.2024.v6.i1a.45
Boit E, Theuri G, Ogweno G (2020). Effect of a combined exercise and magnesium supplementation regimen on blood pressure in grade I hypertensive adults. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 5(1), 49-58.
Boit E, Theuri G, Ogweno G (2020). Effect of an exercise regimen on blood pressure in grade 1 hypertensive adults. Global Journal of Health Science, 5(1), 1-13.
Boit E, Theuri G, Ogweno G (2020). Effect of magnesium supplementation on blood pressure on grade 1 hypertensive adults. Global Journal of Health Science, 5(1), 13-25.
Conference Presentations
Boit EK (2025). "The use of data and technology to unlock African Sports." FEASSA International Symposium (Aug 21-23, 2025).
Boit EK (2025). "Physical development and growth plate considerations in Sports." 6th Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Sports Medicine Society of Kenya (Jul 24-25, 2025).
8th International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance (ICHPER-SD) Africa Regional Conference, Kenyatta University Conference Centre, Nairobi (Sep 11-13, 2024).
Boit EK (2024). "The Role of Sports Science in Managing Sports Injuries." 5th Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Sports Medicine Society of Kenya (Mar 1-2, 2024).
Boit EK (2024). "Exercise in Obesity Management." Aga Khan Teaching Hospital, Masters of Medicine Endocrine Module (Feb 21, 2024).
Boit EK (2022). "Diabetes & Sports." Kenya Diabetic Study Group (KDGS) Annual Conference (Jun 22-25, 2022).
Boit EK (2022). "Exercise, Sports & Diabetes." Aga Khan Teaching Hospital, Masters of Medicine Endocrine Module (Apr 5, 2022).
Boit EK (2021). "Exercise prescription in special population patients — A multi-disciplinary approach." Kenya Association of Physicians (KAP) virtual webinar (Jun 7, 2021).
Boit EK, Katambo D (2021). "Medical nutrition and exercise therapy in the reversal of type II diabetes and essential hypertension." Kenya Association of Physicians (KAP) virtual webinar (Jul 20, 2021).
Seminars & Training
5th Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Sports Medicine Society of Kenya, Nairobi (Mar 1-2, 2024)
FASU Pre-Games International Symposium, Kenyatta University, Nairobi (Jun 2-3, 2022)
Introductory Wellbeing Technology for Health Promotion, Kenyatta University, Nairobi
IAAF World Under-18 Athletics Championships Pre-Games International Symposium
34th Annual Congress, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association: Sports Medicine Conference
