5th International Nutrition and Dietetics Scientific Conference
Organized by The Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics (JND), Nairobi
10th to 14th November 2025 | Mlolongo, Kenya
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Background
Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute (Nutritionists and Dieticians Act 18, 2007) is established under (Cap 253B) as a state corporation regulatory authority on matters related to Nutrition and Dietetics in Kenya. Under section 6(e) of the Act, the institute is to research and provide public education on Nutrition and Dietetics issues in Kenya and beyond. This core function can only be achieved through a platform where researchers worldwide share their latest research outputs that would drive the agenda for nutrition education. To spearhead the dissemination of innovative scientific knowledge in the field of nutrition. KNDI will have its fifth scientific conference from the 10th to 14th November 2025. The Theme of this Conference is the Role of Nutrition and Dietetics in Health Systems Strengthening. The Goal of this conference is to see how Nutrition Impacts in Health Systems Strengthening. The theme will be discussed under the following sub-themes and persons are invited to submit papers and symposiums in alignment
Conference Sub-Themes
Applied Nutrition in Food Industry and Value Addition
Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics in Practice
Pediatric Nutrition Intervention
Adolescent Nutrition
Community, Public Health and Policy
Hidden Hunger (Micro-nutrients)
Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture
Applied IT Support for Nutrition and Dietetics Intervention
Conference Symposium
The conference shall have Symposiums in alignment with the sub-themes. The symposiums shall run in classroom style every morning between 8:00 am and 10:00 am from the 10th to the 14th of November 2025. Research Scientists, Technical working groups, Non-governmental organizations and Civil Society Organizations are invited to submit a two-page document that contains the following sections.
- ● Title of the Symposium
- ● The Sub-Theme, the symposium, shall address.
- ● The learning objectives of the symposium
- ● 350 words abstract of the symposium
- ● The facilitators' names and a brief bio of all the symposium facilitators.
Conference Panel Discusion
Panel Discussions shall happen every evening from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm as the focus of the conference is on Health Systems Strengthening. The conference panels will be on the building blocks of health systems development in relation to Nutrition and Dietetics.
- ● Leadership and Governance in Health Systems Strengthening
- ● Information Systems, Nutrition and Health Systems Strengthening
- ● Health Systems Financing, Nutrition and Health Systems Strengthening
- ● Nutrition and Dietetics Service Delivery, Nutrition and Dietetics Workforce Development and Health Systems Strengthening
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ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Early Bird Submission 31st May 2025: Notification of Acceptance by 15th July 2025 and Late Abstract Submission 31st August 2025: Notification of Acceptance by 15th October 2025. The Abstracts shall be sent via email to kndijournal@kndi.institute or kndijournal@gmail.com. A notification should be sent to your email within 48 working hours to confirm the receipt of the abstract. If not shared, kindly resend the abstract. You shall be notified if the abstract is accepted by 15th July 2025. To give adequate time for Registration.
Note: Early Bird submission is encouraged so as to be able to seek funding to attend the conference.
Submission
Submit the abstract as an email attachment to kndijournal@kndi.institute or kndijournal@gmail.com.
Cover Page
Title of abstract, author contact details, names, affiliations, ORCID ID and corresponding author info.
Follow this link to register for ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/register
Language
British English, max 350 words, Times New Roman, spacing 1.15.
Title
Max 20 words, concise, accurate, and informative.
Abstract
350 words, structured (background, objective, results, conclusion), no citations, continuous prose.
Key Words
Five keywords for indexing references.
Editing Services
Editing available for $10 per paper. Indicate in submission.
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REGISTRATION FEE
Conference Attendance (4 days)
| Activity | Region | Physical (KES) | Physical (USD) | Virtual (KES) | Virtual (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student (Master & PhD) | Africa | 15000 | 150 | 3500 | 35 |
| Student (Master & PhD) | Outside Africa | 20000 | 200 | 7500 | 75 |
| Researcher & Non-student | Africa | 20000 | 200 | 5000 | 50 |
| Researcher & Non-student | Outside Africa | 25000 | 250 | 10000 | 100 |
| Pre-service (Undergraduate, Diploma, and Certificate) | 7500 | 75 | 1000 | 10 |
Conference Attendance (One day Package)
| Activity | Region | Physical (KES) | Physical (USD) | Virtual (KES) | Virtual (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student (Master & PhD) | Africa | 5000 | 50 | 2000 | 20 |
| Student (Master & PhD) | Outside Africa | 10000 | 100 | 3000 | 30 |
| Researcher & Non-student | Africa | 6500 | 65 | 3000 | 30 |
| Researcher & Non-student | Outside Africa | 12500 | 125 | 5000 | 50 |
PAYMENTS
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| Apartment Description | Charges Per Room, Per Person | Cost Per House |
|---|---|---|
| Two-bedroom apartments, shared bathroom. Fully equipped kitchen and fully furnished house. Fast and reliable Free Wifi 24/7 Security. Located along Mombasa Road Nairobi and 4km to KNDI Headquarters offices. 9km from JKIA, 5Km from SGR Terminus, and Easy accessibility to the Expressway. Free, ample and secure parking. | 4,000 | 8,000 |
| Three-bedroom apartments, non-shared bathroom. Fully equipped kitchen and fully furnished house. Fast and reliable Free Wifi 24/7 Security. Located along Mombasa Road Nairobi and 4km to KNDI Headquarters offices. 9km from JKIA, 5Km from SGR Terminus, and Easy accessibility to the Expressway. Free, ample and secure parking. | 5,000 | 15,000 |
One-Day Conference Excursion (14th November 2025)
The one-day excursion will be organized to make a complete loop terminating at the day's end. Two loops have been designed to offer exciting scenic landscapes in Kenya. The total cost includes transport, park charges, and all meals, including soft drinks, packed breakfast, and packed lunch.
Nairobi National Park, the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and the Maasai Market
Cost: 100 USD for East Africans | 150 USD for Non-East Africans
- 5:30 AM - Capture the early sunrise at Nairobi National Park and observe animals at watering holes.
- 11:00 AM - Visit the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage.
- 1:00 PM - Lunch Break.
- 2:00 PM - Shop at the Maasai Market.
- 4:00 PM - Return to residential places.
The National Museums of Kenya, Snake Park & the Giraffe Centre and the Maasai Market
Cost: 70 USD for East Africans | 100 USD for Non-East Africans
- 7:00 AM - Pick-up and proceed to the Nairobi Giraffe Centre.
- 11:00 AM - Visit the National Museums of Kenya and Snake Park.
- 1:30 PM - Lunch at the National Museums.
- 2:30 PM - Shop at the Maasai Market.
- 4:30 PM - Return to residential places.
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Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics
Kenya Nutritionist and Dietitians Institute
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Conference Director: Dr David Omondi Okeyo