Address

PO Box 9491 – 00200

City Square

Nairobi

Kenya

 

Contact

wambuigithanga@yahoo.com

 

 

Biosketch

Having completed undergraduate studies successfully, Mr Githang’a is currently finalising his Masters degree in Health Sciences where his thesis explores the use of physical activity in ameliorating the functional independence of elderly Kenyans in performing their activities of daily living and mobility.

 

 

Key research/capacity building interests

 

Research Interests

• Use of physical activity in ameliorating the functional independence of elderly in performing activities of daily living and mobility

Key methodological skills

• Fitness testing evaluation using Metabolic Equivalents as used in the Compendium of Physical Activities

Current/planned research

• The data of his Masters Thesis has already been collected, analysed and presented to the Department of Exercise, Recreation and Sports Science-Kenyatta University
• Planning a Doctorate in Gerontology

Current engagement in capacity building

• Mr Githang’a is a volunteer caregiver at selected homes for the aged in Nairobi, Kenya. He also shares research information with HelpAge Kenya and the Human Rights Commission of Kenya