Dr. Luka Boro Waiganjo

Research Interests

Peer-Reviewed Publications

1. Mutua MM, Waiganjo L, Boit E (2024). Low back pain and the severity amongst bank personnel within Nairobi City County. International Journal of Physiology, Health and Physical Education, 6(1), Part A.
2. Mucheke C, Bailasha N, Waiganjo LB (2023). Perception of Players on the Coach Competence and Team Performance in the Kenyan National Soccer and Volleyball Leagues. International Journal of Arts, Recreation and Sports, 1(2), 1-26.
3. Mandu WA, Kiplamai F, Mwisukha A, Waiganjo L (2023). Knowledge and Attitude towards Performance-Enhancing Substances and Methods among Wrestlers, Boxers, and Bodybuilders in Kenya. Journal of Advances in Sports and Physical Education, 6(5), 67-81.
4. Mandu WA, Kiplamai F, Mwisukha A, Waiganjo L (2023). Assessment of Use of Performance-Enhancing Substances and Methods among Wrestlers, Boxers, and Bodybuilders in Kenya. Journal of Advances in Sports and Physical Education, 6(4), 53-61.
5. Kidokoro T, Tian X, Fuku N, Waiganjo LB, Rintaugu EG, Kigaru MD (2022). Segmented physical activity and sedentary behavior patterns among children in Maasai village and Nairobi city. American Journal of Human Biology, 34(3), e23649.
6. Mucheke C, Bailasha N, Waiganjo LB (2021). Academic Status of the Coach and Team Performance in the Kenyan National Soccer and Volleyball Leagues. European Journal of Health Sciences, 6(5), 25-36.
7. Kidokoro T, Fuku N, Yanagiya T, Takeshita T, Takaragawa M, Annear M (2020). Physical activity and sedentary behavior patterns among Kenyan and Japanese children: A comprehensive cross-country comparison. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(12), 4254.
8. Waiganjo LB, Wabuyabo IK, Peter B, Mse E, Odiango R, Sabiri E (2016). Prevalence of Cumulative Trauma Disorders among Computer Work Station Users in Kakamega County, Kenya. Asian Journal of Applied Sciences, 4(5).
9. Luka Boro W, Andanje M, Onywera V (2012). Work-related musculoskeletal injuries and conditions suffered by computer-user employees in the banking institutions in Kenya. African Journal for Physical Health Education Recreation and Dance, 18(2), 344.
10. Waiganjo LB, Andanje M, Onywera V (2012). Assessment of Employee Awareness of the Applicability of Ergonomic Exercises in the Banking Institutions in Nairobi, Kenya.

Books & Editorship

• Onyango E, Waiganjo LB, Okoth V, Wachira LJ, Goodwin Y, Onywera VO (2023). Physical and Health Education Fundamental Movement Skills: For Pre-Primary to Grade 3 Instructors. Moran Publishers.

Conference & Scholarly Presentations

• "Outdoor Education in Kenya and Neighbouring [Countries]." International Symposium of Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science (2021).
• International Symposium on Partnerships in Sports and Development for Tomorrow (2020).
• "Trends and Emerging Issues in Management of Sports in Kenya." Kenya Academy of Sports Conference (2019).
• International Conference of the African Sports Management Association (2019).
• International Research Symposium in Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science (2019).
• International Colloquium in Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science (2018).
• "Prevalence of Cumulative Trauma Disorders among Computer Work Station Users in Kakamega County, Kenya" (2016).
• 2nd International Conference on Physical Activity and Sports for Health and Development in Africa (PASHDA) (2016).
• "Work-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries & Conditions Suffered by Computer-User Employees in Banking" (2012).
• "Assessment of Employees Awareness of Ergonomic Exercises in Banking Institutions in Nairobi" (2012).

Professional Collaborations & Engagements

• Curriculum design and development workshops, Kenya Academy of Sports (2023–2024)
• Adaptation of curriculum designs for learners with special needs, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (2023)
• Adaptation of textbooks for learners with special needs, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (2023)
• Setting and Moderation of Physical and Health Education Examinations, Kenya National Examinations Council (2023)

Administrative Responsibilities

• Member, 8th ICHPER-SD Africa Regional Conference Organising Committee (2024)
• Co-Chairperson, QMS Team, School of Health Sciences (2023)
• Co-Chairperson, QMS Team, School of Public Health and Applied Human Sciences (2022–2023)
• Coordinator, Departmental Quality Team, Kenyatta University (2015–2023)
• Coordinator, Departmental Strategic Committee, Kenyatta University (2015–2023)
• Acting Chairman, Department of Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science (2022)
• Member, FASU Pre-Games International Symposium, Kenyatta University (2022)
• Member, African Sports Management Association Conference, Kenyatta University (2019)
• Member, Local Organising Committee, Kenya Academy of Sports Conference (2019)
• Member, Local Organising Committee, International Colloquium in Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science (2018)
• Member, Local Organising Committee, World Under-18 Athletics Championship Pre-Games International Symposium (2017)
• Member, Local Organising Committee, 2nd PASHDA International Conference (2016)

Professional Affiliations

• Member, African Sports Management Association

Recognitions, Awards & Honours

• Gold Award, President's Award Scheme
• Certificate of Merit for successfully climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro to Uhuru Peak (5,895m amsl)