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DR DOROTHY MUTHONI MITUKI-MUNGIRIA

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Designation: LECTURER
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Job Category: Teaching
Division / Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Directorate / Dept: DEPT. OF HUMAN NUTRITION
Section: Main Campus - Njoro
Address: 536 Nakuru

SUMMARY

: Dr. Dorothy holds a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Nutritional Sciences, a Masters in Science (MSc) in Food Science and dietetics and a Bachelor of Education degree. She is a Lecturer in the Department of Human Nutrition in Egerton University, with over 20 years’ working experience 15 of which, have been in Egerton University, she is a Food and nutrition security expert, and an educationist, knowledgeable and experienced in multi-disciplinary research, and policy formulation with a focus on food and nutrition security, agri-nutrition strategies, and Nutrition Sensitive interventions, for improved household food security. She is also knowledgeable in Food systems approach (with a certificate in Food Systems from Wageningen-Netherlands) with an interest on repositioning food systems for improved nutritional outcomes particularly for maternal and child Health. Dorothy has been involved in Nutrition policy formulation, both at the National and County levels. She has authored several research articles in peer referenced journals and presented research findings and key note presentations in several conferences, most recently, as a Panelist in the18^th CAADP Partnership Platform Meeting between 28^th November and 2^nd December, 2022 on the “Role of Research, Innovation and Education in nutrition-sensitive agriculture for sustainable agriculture and food systems development. As a researcher she is versed with designing and implementation of field studies/researches including Randomized controlled trials.
ORCID: http://0000-0001-8654-8760
ACADEMIA: https://egerton.academia.edu/DorothyMituki
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/dr-dorothy-mituki-b40b2412
Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dorothy-Mungiria-2
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=new_profile&hl=en

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY ( Nutritional Sciences)| 2017| EGERTON University

Maternal and child Nutrition
Food and Nutrition Security
Research and Project Monitoring & Evaluation

Skills & Abilities

RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION

FUNDRAISING RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND MANAGEMENT.

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION.

Project Design

PROJECT EVALUATION

Masters of Science (Foods Nutrition & DIETETICS) | 2003 | Kenyatta University

Programme Planning
Food & Nutrition Security
Research
Community Development

Bachelor of Education | 1996 | Moi University Eldoret

Education
Nutrition
Research

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

: Maternal and Young Child Nutrition, Food and Nutrition security, Agri-nutrition and Food systems.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

October 2023: CBC Retooling Training
March 2021: E-Course in Food Systems (Wageningen-Netherlands)
Jan-Feb 2017: National Agricultural Investment Plan (NAIP)- Food security and Nutrition, Experts Group technical clinic (training in tools and methodologies for the Food security and Nutrition thematic) by International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - Senegal
Aug., 2012-2013: The Leadership Development Program- offered by MSH/USAID
April, 2011: Consultancy Proposal Writing –Egerton University,
Sept., 2010: Professional Update on “Nutrition in Emergencies” Colloquium for Institutions of Higher Learning in Kenya. Organized by KIUNT/Nutrition Works UK/ MOPHS
April, 2010: HIV & AIDS and Food and Nutrition Security (Wageningen-Netherlands 2010)
March, 2009: Nutrition Leadership (African Nutrition Leadership Programme (2009) South Africa
April, 2007: Monitoring & Evaluation for Programme Managers- AMREF International-Kenya
Sep., 2006: Training of Facilitators (TOF) for Programme managers- AMREF International-Kenya

WORK EXPERIENCE

May 2007-to-date: Egerton University; Training, examining and Supervision of students. Academic advising and conducting research. Departmental Coordinator-Performance Contracting:
- Departmental Field Attachment Coordinator.
- Commitee Member; Egerton International Conference Commitee
December 2018-March 2023: Director: Kenya National Trading Coorporation (KNTC)
Examiner: 2021-to-date: Examining of thesis for Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology; Board of post graduate studies
November-December 2022: Co-PI (Under multi-level consultancies)- World Vision Technical Programs and CESP ,Baseline Development and validation of tools, Supervised data collection, Report writing and Dissemination
April 2019-2020 Policy development- Participated in drafting the National Agri-Nutrition Strategy 2020-2024 (published)
July-August 2020 Policy development-Consultant- development of the Nakuru Food and Nutrition Security policy and the Nakuru Agri-Nutrition Strategy 2020-2025 for Nakuru County-Funded by HIVOS
June 2016 Participated in writing of the Breastfeeding Community Initiative (BFCI) and MIYCF-KAP Manuals for the MOH
March 2015-2017 Co-Principal investigator-Agrobiodiversity and dietary diversity for improved Nutritional status of Mother infant dyads in Rongai Sub-County Study-A Transform Nutrition and Agriculture 4 Nutrition and Health Project funded by IFPRI.
- Managing $108,806.00 - Led in the proposal writing for the project funding and In-charge of Nutrition assessments and programme activities
- Helped Farming community groups in writing proposals for funding
Jul 2014-Mar 2015- Consultant-Humid Tropics Agrobiodiversity and Nutrition baseline Survey (A collaborative research between Bioversity International, Wageningen University and Asian Vegetable Research and Development Centre (AVRDC) carried out in Vihiga County).
Mar 2014- 2017 Coordinated the eLEFANS (e-Learning Network on Food and Nutrition Security with Partner Universities in Eastern Africa and Europe) an EDULINK funded project. Facilitating implementation of the Project in the Human Nutrition Department-Egerton University.
Sep, 2013- Sep, 2015- Designed and implemented an Exclusive breastfeeding promotion Intervention project in Kiandutu Slums using CHWs and Nutrition Education. In charge of the implementation activities, Monitoring and Evaluating of the project
Jan., 2010-Jan., 2012 Local Committee member in the Higher Education Network for Applied Human Nutrition between Eastern Africa and Europe (HENNA) A EDULINK project- seeking to harmonize the Nutrition Curriculum in Eastern Africa-Coordinated harmonization activities in the Kenyan Universities
April-May 2010 Partnered with African Family Health in Evaluating the Kenya Indoor Residual Program for RTI as Data Analyst
May 2007 Consultant-Baseline Survey for Child Rights Protection in Mutonguni (Kitui) and Doldol ADPs (World Vision Kenya). Managed and trained 50 data collection clerks.
June 2007 - Designed an E-learning Nutrition Module for the Diploma in Community Health- for AMREF International- Kenya
July 2003 - Facilitated trainings on Nutritional Management of HIV & AIDS and Gender for World Vision- Kenya
May 2001 Co-ordinated a survey for Food for the Hungry International (F.H.I.) sponsored by USAID for the Life Initiative Programme. Assessed the Nutritional and Food Security Status of Vulnerable Children in arid and semi-arid areas (Lower Eastern areas including Isiolo) Managed 8 enumerators.

KEY PROJECTS

Agrinutrition and dietary dietary diversirty for improved Nutritional Status of Mothers-Infant dyads In Rongai Sub-County, Kenya (Ended 2018)

eLEFANS (e-Learning Network on Food and Nutrition Security with Partner Universities in Eastern Africa and Europe) an EDULINK funded project. (Ended 2017)

Higher Education Network for Applied Human Nutrition between Eastern Africa and Europe (HENNA) A EDULINK project-(Ended 2012)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Food systems approach in Agri-Nutrition
Agrobioversity and dietary diversity Research
Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition Research

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

Chepkemboi, K.R, Bor W., Mituki D.M (2023) Evaluating the relationship between Maternal Postpartum Depression, Infant Feeding Practices and Infant Nutritional status at a Maternity Hospital in Uasin Gishu County-Kenya. African Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics. Vol. 1 (1). 2023. https://doi.org/10.58460/ajnd.v1i1.49
Kiprotich, D., Chege P., Mituki D. M (2023). Dietary Practices of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Attending Clinic at Nakuru Level 6 Hospital, Kenya; African Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics. Vol. 1 (1). 2022. https://doi.org/10.58460/ajnd.v1i1.4
Mituki D.M, Tuitoek P.J, Varpolatai A., Ngotho D. (2020). Effectiveness of Community Health Workers in improving Initiation and Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates in a Low Resource Setting: A Cluster Randomized Longitudinal Study. Food Science & Nutrition: DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.1559
Kemboi C S, Mituki D.M, Ramkat R. C,Celine T., Namukolo C, & Cheserek M.J., (2020). Variation in the factors associated with diet quality of children aged 6-23 months in low and high agro-ecological zones of Rongai sub-county, Kenya, Food Nutrition Bulletin, Vol.41 (2)186-199, : DOI: 10.1177/0379572120912875
Mituki D.M (2020) E-Learning Module-Nutrition Anthropology Egerton University E-Learning Directorate
Mituki D.M (2020) E-Learning Module-Nutrition In Emergencies Egerton University E-Learning Directorate
Mituki D.M (2020) E-Learning Module-Seminars Egerton University E-Learning Directorate
GOK, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (2020) Agri-nutrition Strategy 2020-2024.. Government Printers Nairobi Kenya (Technical Expert)
Gitagia M.G., Ramkat R.C., Mituki D.M., Termote C., Namukolo C., and Cheserek M.J. (2019) Determinants of dietary diversity among women of reproductive age in two different agro-ecological zones of Rongai Sub-County, Nakuru, Kenya. Food and Nutrition Research. 2019 63: DOI: 10.29219/fnr.v63.1553
Oduor F.O, Boedecker J, Gina Kennedy Mituki-D.M Termote C,. (2018). Does caregivers’ nutritional knowledge and attitudes mediate seasonal shifts in children’s dietary patterns a case study of rural young children in Western Kenya. Maternal and Child Health 2018; DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12633
Mituki D M., Ramkat R.C., Termote C., Namukolo C., and Cheserek M.J. (2017) Agrobiodiversity and dietary diversity for improved nutritional status of mothers and children in Rongai sub-county Nakuru-A policy brief. Transform Nutrition, 13, 2017.
Mituki D.M, Tuitoek P.J, Varpolatai A.and Taabu I. (2017). Translation and Validation of the Breast Feeding Self efficacy scale into the Kiswahili language in a resource restricted setting in Thika-Kenya. Global Journal of Medicine and Public Health
Mituki D.M, Tuitoek P.J and Varpolatai A. (2017). Effects of individualized nutrition education on maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy and exclusive breastfeeding duration in Kiandutu health centre, Thika – Global Journal of Medicine and Public Health
Mituki D.M (2016) E-Learning Module-Community Nutrition and Health Egerton University E-Learning Directorate
Mituki D.M (2016). E-Learning Module. Intervention strategies in Emergency situationsElefans Project
Mituki, D. (2012).Food Production and Food Security Among Women in Evurore, Mbeere-Kenya LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing; Germany.
E- Learning Nutrition Module for AMREF’s DCH (Diploma in Community Health) AMREF’s Website- (published) 2009

CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

1) Key Note Speaker: 19^th October 2023: Food Security for Peace & Nutrition Africa’s HEALTYDIETS4AFRICA LIVING LAB LAUNCH; "Scaling Food Systems Innovation by Young People for Safe and Healthy Diets for All." A European Union Funded Project.

Panelist-18^th CAADP Partnership Platform Meeting-(28^th November-2^nd December, 2022). Role of Research, Innovation and Education in nutrition-sensitive agriculture for sustainable agriculture and food systems development; Linking Research to Policy

2) Speaker-East Africa Rice Conference 2021: Inclusive and Sustainable Rice System Development: Opportunities and Challenges. Kenya Country Workshop 18^th May 2021;Venue: Enashipai Resort & Spa

Paper: Rice, Dietary Changes and Household Food and Nutrition Security,

3) Rapporteur-Session 3, Geopolitics and Governance. Egerton University 13TH International Virtual Conference. 2020.

4) Panelist-Role of Universities in Nutrition Education. A Round Table Discussion. Global Health Supply Chain Summit-South Africa (19^th -22^nd November, 2019).

5) Presenter-Agrobiodiversity and dietary diversity for improved nutritional status of mother infant dyads in Rongai Sub-County, Nakuru, Kenya. ANEC Conference Proceedings Ethiopia, 2018.

6) Presenter-Kemboi C S, Cheserek M.J., Mituki D.M, Ramkat R. C (2018). Complementary Feeding Practices Contribution to Nutritional Status of Complementary Fed Children in Rongai Sub-County. Conference proceedings; Agri-Nutrition Conference Kenya School of Government 2018.

7) Key note Speaker; “Nutritional value of milk and the necessity for a balanced diet in children: Physical, Mental and Intellectual development.” School Milk Conference 9^th and 10^th September 2015-Mombasa

HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS

Trophy: Egerton University 11th International Conference and Innovation Week 2017 (Best Paper Presentation Award)
NFP (Nuffic) Scholarship 2010 ( for HIV/AIDS & Food and Nutrition Security Short course in the Netherlands
African Nutrition Leadership Programme Fellowship (2009)
Canada CBIE DFAIT Graduate Exchange Programme Scholarship (2008)
Kenyatta University Partial scholarship (2000)

TEACHING AREAS

Research Methods in Foods Nutrition and Dietetics

Maternal Infant and child Nutrition

Community Nutrition

Programme Planning and Management

Nutrition In Emergencies

Nutrition Surveillance

POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION

MASTERS LEVEL :

Dominic Kiprotich: NUTRITION KNOWLEDGE, DIETARY PRACTICES AND NUTRITION STATUS OF TYPE 2 DIABETIC PATIENTS AT NAKURU LEVEL 5 HOSPITAL, KENYA
KHATENYA GRACE NALIAKA: ASSESSMENT OF COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING PRACTICES AND NUTRITION STATUS OF CHILDREN 6-23 MONTHS AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN NAKURU INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS, KENYA
CAROLINE CHEPNGENO: ASSESSMENT OF DIETARY PRACTICES AND NUTRITION STATUS AMONG FEMALE OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN AN INFORMAL SETTLEMENT OF NAKURU COUNTY
REBECCA CHEPKEMBOI KURUI: DETERMINANTS OF MATERNAL POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION AND ITS EFFECTS ON INFANT FEEDING PRACTICES AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS AT ELDORET WEST MATERNITY HOSPITAL, UASIN GISHU COUNTY-KENYA
SHARON ZILPA ANYANGO: MATERNAL DETERMINANTS OF LOW BIRTH WEIGHT AT NAKURU LEVEL 5 HOSPITAL
FANCY CHEPKOECH: DIETARY PRACTICES AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF HIV SEROPOSITIVE ADOLESCENTS ATTENDING LONGISA COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL COMPREHENSIVE CARE CENTRE, BOMET COUNTY, KENYA
CECILIA MALONZA: COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING PRACTISES, HEALTH AND NUTRITION STATUS OF CHILDREN AGED 6-23 MONTHS VISITING MCH KANYANGI SUB-COUNTY HOSPITAL KITUI COUNTY, KENYA.
EVALINE MUTUA MWIKALI: FATHERS INVOLVEMENT IN CHILD FEEDING AND ITS ASSOCITED FACTORS AMONG HOUSEHOLDS HAVING CHILDREN AGED 6-23 MONTHS IN MUMONI WARD, KITUI COUNTY, KENYA

PhD. LEVEL :

OTHER SOCIETIES

President Soroptimist International Club of Embu

Former Immediate Director-Kenya National Trading Coorporation

Board Member-St Bhakhita National School-Embu

Membership to professional bodies: Kenya Nutritionists & Dietetics Institute (G/0043-2009)

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