Publications

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Peer-reviewed Articles 

"1. Korir, J., Gichohi-Wainaina, W. N., Niraula, S., Dhurandhar, N., & Oldewage-Theron, W. (2025). Improved multisectoral nutrition governance in Kenya is influenced by ministry affiliation and level of nutrition prioritization in line ministries. Food and Nutrition Bulletin. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/03795721251357628

2. Korir, J., Gichohi-Wainaina, W. N., Park, O.-H., Kwon, S.-W., Colwell, M. J., & Oldewage-Theron, W. (2025). Mapping the drivers of multisectoral nutrition governance and its link to nutrition outcomes in Kenya: A qualitative inquiry. Nutrients, 17(2), 209. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17020209

3. Korir, J., Oldewage-Theron, W., Mugambi, G., & Gichohi-Wainaina, W. N. (2024). Utilizing emerging perspectives at the global and regional level to frame multisectoral nutrition governance landscape in Kenya. Public Health Nutrition, 1–28. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1368980024000286

4. Korir, J., Oldewage-Theron, W., Samuel, A., & Nyawira, G.-W. W. (2024). Multisectoral approaches for sustainable food and nutrition security actions in Ethiopia. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 24(5). https://doi.org/10.18697/ajfand.124.22293

5. Mwendwa, D., Njiru, J., & Korir, J. (2016). Integrating MIYCN initiatives across sectors in Dadaab refugee camps in Kenya. Field Exchange, 52, 85–88. Emergency Nutrition Network. https://www.ennonline.net/fex/52/miycndadaab

6. Mutegi, K., & Korir, J. (2016). Nutrition-sensitive multi-sectoral planning: Experiences on Link Nutrition Causal Analysis (NCA) in Kenya. Field Exchange, 52, 90–92. Emergency Nutrition Network. https://www.ennonline.net/fex/52/ncakeyna

7. Manners, K., Calo, M., Awino, I., & Korir, J. (2015). Undernutrition risk factors and their interplay with nutrition outcomes: Nutrition causal analysis pilot in Kenya. Field Exchange, 50, 58–60. Emergency Nutrition Network. https://www.ennonline.net/fex/50/undernutritionriskfactors

8. Korir, J. K. (2013). Determinants of complementary feeding practices and nutritional status of children 6–23 months old in Korogocho slum, Nairobi County, Kenya (Master’s thesis). Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.

Conference Presentations and Posters 

1. Korir, J. K. (2024). To What Extent Has the Political Commitment and Leadership Evolved in Strengthening Multisectoral Nutrition Approaches in Kenya? Current Developments in Nutrition, 8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cdnut.2024.100268 

2. Korir, J., & Oldewage-Theron, W. (2024). Status of Policy Coherence and Coordination for Enhanced Multisectoral Nutrition Programming in Kenya. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 124(10), A94. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2024.08.096 

3. Korir, J., & Oldewage-Theron, W. (2024). Examining Policy Coherence and Coordination as an Enabler of Multisectoral Nutrition Programming in Kenya. Texas Tech University 23rd Annual Graduate Student Research Poster Competition, 23. 

4. Mbiti, E. N., Korir, J., Mumbi, C. N., Ndiaye, B., Kungu, J. K., Greig, A., Gomez, C., & Kiruntimi, J. K. (2023). Resilience in the delivery of Vitamin A supplementation (VAS) during the COVID-19 pandemic: A case study in Kenya. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism, 79, 887–887. https://doi.org/10.1159/000533695 

5. Benneth, D., Ajidagba, B., Korir, J., Abdulkadir, A., Abolade, T., Sani, J., Gomez, C., Ndiaye, B., & Grieg, A. (2023). Importance of tailored technical assistance for sustaining high coverage of 2-dose vitamin A supplementation (VAS) in Nigeria: A case study of Katsina State. Annals of nutrition and metabolism, 79, 883–883. https://doi.org/10.1159/000533695 

GRANTS 

Co-Investigator: Enhancing multisectoral nutrition governance for improved nutrition outcomes in Kenya  

• Principal Investigators: Wanjiku N Gichohi, PhD and Wilna Oldewage-Theron, PhD 

• Funded by Texas Tech Department of Nutritional Sciences  and Nutrition International -$16,000 partial project budget  

AWARDS AND HONORS 

• Doctoral Dissertation completion Fellowship: Texas Tech University Graduate School  (2024-2025 academic year) 

• Margaret Chan Carter Scholarship - Texas Tech University Department of Nutritional Sciences (2024-2025 academic year) 

• Travel Grants - Texas Tech University Graduate School and Department of Nutritional Sciences (2023-2025 academic years) 

• UNICEF Staff Team Award: For contributions to saving lives of children in crisis (2018) 

• Academic Excellence Scholarship: Kenyatta University Graduate School for outstanding academic performance (2010-2023 academic years).