Dr. Muema Mulei
Epidemiologist
Quick Facts
Muema is an Epidemiologist at Washington State University - Global Health Kenya. He coordinates the Feed the Future Animal Health Innovation Lab and conducts research on cost-effectiveness of health interventions.
He equally condcts research on applied research at the human-animal-ecosystem interface for understanding the burden and transmission dynamics and strengthening surveillance, prevention, and control of infectious zoonotic diseases and their impact on maternal and child nutritional outcomes.
He has a PhD in Tropical infecious Diseases from the University of Nairobi and an MSc in Applied Epidemiology from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), with advanced-level residency training in epidemiology from Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (FELTP).
Publications
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Beyond the jab: Unravelling the complexities of vaccine adoption for East Coast Fever in rural Kenya.
Muthiru Ann W, Muema Josphat, Mutono Nyamai, Thumbi S M, Bukachi Salome A. "Beyond the jab: Unravelling the complexities of vaccine adoption for East Coast Fever in rural Kenya.". PloS one. (2025)
PloS one • 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
Factors Influencing Iron Levels Among Women of Reproductive Age and Children 6-48 Months in Livestock-Keeping Communities in Narok County, Kenya.
Wakhungu H K, Abong G, Muthike C, Mutono N, Muema J, Omondi G P, Thumbi S M, Bukania Z. "Factors Influencing Iron Levels Among Women of Reproductive Age and Children 6-48 Months in Livestock-Keeping Communities in Narok County, Kenya.". Food science & nutrition. (2025 Jan)
Food science & nutrition • 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Explanatory models and animal health-seeking behavior for East Coast fever in rural Kenya: an ethnographic study
Muthiru, A. W., Muema, J., Mutono, N., Thumbi, S. M., & Bukachi, S. A. (2024). Explanatory models and animal health-seeking behavior for East Coast fever in rural Kenya: an ethnographic study. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2024.1400467
Assessment of dietary intake in children (6–48 months) and mothers (15–49 years) in different farming systems in Kenya using multiple pass 24-h recall
Wakhungu, H. K., Abong, G., Muthike, C., Muema, J., Mutono, N., Omondi, G. P., Thumbi, S. M., & Bukania, Z. (2024). Assessment of dietary intake in children (6–48 months) and mothers (15–49 years) in different farming systems in Kenya using multiple pass 24-h recall. Frontiers in Food Science and Technology, 4. https://doi.org/10.3389/frfst.2024.1430391
Frontiers in Food Science and Technology • 2024-08-15T00:00:00.000Z
The Livestock for Health Study: A Field Trial on Livestock Interventions to Prevent Acute Malnutrition Among Women and Children in Pastoralist Communities in Northern Kenya.
Thumbi Samuel M, Muema Josphat, Mutono Nyamai, Njuguna Joseph, Jost Christine, Boyd Erin, Tewoldeberhan Daniel, Mutua Immaculate, Gacharamu George, Wambua Francis, Allport Rob, Olesambu Emmanuella, Osman Abdal Monium, Souza Darana, Kimani Irene, Oyugi Julius, Bukania Zipporah, Oboge Harriet, Palmer Guy H, Yoder Jonathan. "The Livestock for Health Study: A Field Trial on Livestock Interventions to Prevent Acute Malnutrition Among Women and Children in Pastoralist Communities in Northern Kenya.". Food and nutrition bulletin. (2023 Dec)
Food and nutrition bulletin • 2023-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
