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Department of Health Promotion and Sport Science
School of of Public Health and Biomedical Sciences (MMUST)
P.O. Box 190-50100
Kakamega, KENYA
Office no. 411
Kakamega-Webuye Road
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 ResearcherID:  AAI-3649-2021

Prof. Peter Bukhala is an accomplished academic and seasoned leader with a strong record of excellence in teaching, research, and institutional development. With nearly 40 years of extensive experience in higher education and a passion for empowering both students and colleagues, he brings a strategic mindset and a collaborative approach to every role he undertakes. He has made significant contributions to curriculum development, academic policy, and interdisciplinary research, while also playing a key role in mentoring emerging scholars and professionals. He has been at the forefront of driving innovation, fostering inclusive learning environments, and shaping educational systems that respond to the needs of modern society. Always eager to embrace new challenges, he seeks opportunities globally that align with his vision for impactful scholarship, community engagement, and transformative leadership.

 Some of his Major publications:

1. Peter W. Bukhala. Representation of disability in the media: A review of Kenyan newspaper reports of 2015-2016. Published on 4th Novem ber 2022. in Research Journal in Advanced Humanities. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58256/rjah.v3i4.931
2. Kathure DM, Bukhala PW and SO Konyole. ASSESSMENT OF NUTRITION KNOWLEDGE AND SOURCES OF NUTRITION INFORMATION AMONG MIDDLE- AND LONG-DISTANCE ELITE ATHLETES IN NORTH RIFT REGION OF KENYA. African Journal Food Agriculturee. Nutr. Dev. 2022; 22(5): 20300-20316. DOI: https://doi.org/10.18697/ajfand.110.22445
3. Vincent O Onywera, Stella K Muthuri, Sylvester Hayker, Lucy-Joy M Wachira, Florence Kyallo, Robert O Mang'eni, Peter Bukhala, Caleb Mireri. Results From Kenya's 2016 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth.J Phys Act Health. 2016 Nov;13 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2016-0359
4. Lucy Amanya Mutuli , Peter Bukhala , Gordon Nguka. Predictability of the Theory of Planned Behavior Constructs in Practice of Physical Activity of Recuperating Alcoholics. International Journal of Sports and Physical Education (IJSPE) Volume 6, Issue 2, PP 1-8 https://www.arcjournals.org/pdfs/ijspe/v6-i2/1.pdf.
5. Roselyne A Odiango , Peter Bukhala , Gordon Nguka: Gender ratings of social behaviour functioning levels among children with intellectual disability in a sport socialization intervention programme in Kenya.International Journal of Academic Research and Development. Volume 4; Issue 6; Page 39 46.  http://www.academicjournal.in/download/2388/4-5-20-795.pdf.
6. Nguka, G. Unnikrishman, P. Achoka, J. Bukhala, P. Kweyu, I. Health and wellbeing, sustainable development goals (SDG) No. 3 and education for sustainable development (ESD) . J-STEM vol. 8, (1) 182-
7. MLucy Amanya Mutuli, Peter Bukhala and Gordon Nguka. Factors affecting physical activity of recuperating alcoholics in AsumbiHomabay rehabiliation center, Kenya.Journal of Addiction Therapy and Research.Published: 24 October 2018. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.29328/journal.jatr.1001008
8. Vincent O. Onywera, Stella K. Muthuri, Sylvester Hayker, Lucy-Joy M. Wachira, Florence Kyallo, Robert O. Mang’eni, Peter Bukhala, and Caleb Mireri. Results From Kenya’s 2016 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth.  Journal of physical Activity and Health, 2016, 13 (Suppl 2), S195 - S200. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2016-0359 
9. David Legg, Colin Higgs, Osnat Fliess Douer, Peter Bukhala, Aurelie PankowiakA Framework for Understanding Barriers to Participation in Sport for Persons with Disability.(2022)  PALAESTRA. https://js.sagamorepub.com/palaestra/article/view/11563

              Research and Innovation Projects.     

1. Home-Based Physical Activities Model for Improving Mental Wellbeing of Kakamega County Residents during Covid-19 Pandemic.
2. MMUST COMMUNITY INITIATIVES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
3. Building REsearch Capacity for sustainable water and food security In dry lands of sub-Saharan Africa (BRECcIA)
4. Adapted Physical Educationpost-COVID from a Global Perspective.

            International Engagements.

1. International Federation of Adapted Physical Activities(IFAPA) Board 2021-2023- Afreca Representative.

2. Breccia Celebratory Workshop-Celebrating & Closing Breccia Project -28th To 31st March, Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra ,Ghana

3. Special Olympics Fitness Advisory Committee Member.
4. University Partnership Initiative (UPI) Impact-Oriented Travel Grant
5.  Equitable International Research Partnerships Summit in the Uk (University Of Southampton)

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