Prof. Peter Wisiuba Bukhala

Prof. Peter Bukhala holds a Master’s degree from McGill university- Canada and a PhD in Adapted Physical Activities from Kenyatta University –Kenya. His expertise is in programme planning for inclusive physical activities. He was instrumental in the development of the Camp Shriver sports programmes at Kenyatta University (documented by Reuters and viewed across Africa); that provides inclusive opportunities for youngsters with and without disabilities to interact and acquire sports skills.

Prof. Bukhala is the African representative to the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA) and was a member of the International Paralympic Committee – Sports Science Committee: 2010-2014 representing the African region. He was also a Eunice Kennedy Shriver Fellow and a member of the Global steering committee for the development of the Special Olympics International Strategic Plan: 2010-2015. He was the host for the 2017 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) International Team Physician Course that was held at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), Kenya from 15-18th October 2017. Prof. Bukhala teaches disability sports and has supervised and mentored students in sports science at Masters and PhD levels.

Prof. Bukhala is currently the director Privately Sponsered Students Programe and Associate Professor in the Department of Health Promotion and Sports Science (MMUST). In this capacity he has attracted substantial grants to MMUST and developed networks between the community and the University. He is also a visiting Professor at Katholiek University – Leuven, Belgium. Locally, he is a member of the County Government of Kakamega Sports Committee where he chairs the Youth Empowerment Fund. He is also Chair to the Ikolomani Constituency Sports Committee. His current research interest is in the development of programmes targeting community awareness and response to the Covid-19 pandemic.Prof. Bukhala has published over 30 refereed research articles and book chapters in the area of sports. He is widely travelled and has attended many national and International conferences.