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Understanding Wealth Inequalities in Education Access in Urbanizing Sub-Saharan Africa by Mutisya, Maurice, Muchira, John Munyui, Abuya, Benta A.

“…Introduction: Urbanization is a double-edged sword, while it is transforming the world, it is also creating spaces that pose threats to its benefits. In…”
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The Mediating Effects of Aspiration, Self-Confidence, Interest in Schooling, and Peer Influence on the Relationship Between Teen Girls’ Behavior and Academic Performance by Ngware, Moses W., Mahuro, Gerald M., Hungi, Njora, Abuya, Benta A., Nyariro, Milka P., Mutisya, Maurice

“…Indulgence in risky behavior is a reason for low academic performance. We hypothesized that four constructs including academic aspiration, self-confidence,…”
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Family Structure and Child Educational Attainment in the Slums of Nairobi, Kenya by Abuya, Benta A., Mutisya, Maurice, Onsomu, Elijah O., Ngware, Moses, Oketch, Moses

“…Research shows that children living with two biological parents outperform those raised in other family structures. A growing number of children do not live…”
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Does teaching style explain differences in learner achievement in low and high performing schools in Kenya? by Ngware, Moses W., Oketch, Moses, Mutisya, Maurice

“…•Recitation style and teaching aids account for inter school differences in academic performance.•Visual teaching aids such as illustrative charts are…”
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Mothers’ Education and Girls’ Achievement in Kibera: The Link With Self-Efficacy by Abuya, Benta A., Mumah, Joyce, Austrian, Karen, Mutisya, Maurice, Kabiru, Caroline

“…Research evidence has established the importance of mothers’ education and their children’s educational achievement. However, little has been done to establish…”
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Improving early childhood development in the context of the nurturing care framework in Kenya: A policy review and qualitative exploration of emerging issues with policy makers by Abboah-Offei, Mary, Amboka, Patrick, Nampijja, Margaret, Owino, George Evans, Okelo, Kenneth, Kitsao-Wekulo, Patricia, Chumo, Ivy, Muendo, Ruth, Oloo, Linda, Wanjau, Maryann, Mwaniki, Elizabeth, Mutisya, Maurice, Haycraft, Emma, Hughes, Robert, Griffiths, Paula, Elsey, Helen

“…The Nurturing Care Framework (NCF) describes "nurturing care" as the ability of nations and communities to support caregivers and provide an environment that…”
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Improving nutritional status among urban poor children in sub‐Saharan Africa: An evidence‐informed Delphi‐based consultation by Mutisya, Maurice, Markey, Oonagh, Rousham, Emily K., Chintsanya, Jesman M. N., Pradeilles, Rebecca, Kimani‐Murage, Elizabeth W., Madise, Nyovani J., Munthali, Alister C., Kalimbira, Alexander, Holdsworth, Michelle, Griffiths, Paula L., Haycraft, Emma

“…In sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA), rapid urbanisation coupled with the high prevalence of infant and young child (IYC) undernutrition in low‐income settings means…”
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Seasonal Pattern of Pneumonia Mortality among Under-Five Children in Nairobi's Informal Settlements by Ye, Yazoume, Zulu, Eliya, Mutisya, Maurice, Orindi, Benedict, Emina, Jacques, Kyobutungi, Catherine

“…Using longitudinal data from the Nairobi Urban and Demographic Surveillance System (NUHDSS), we examined the seasonal pattern of pneumonia mortality among…”
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Parental education and high school completion in the urban informal settlements in Kenya by Abuya, Benta A., Elungata, Patricia, Mutisya, Maurice, Kabiru, Caroline W.

“…A well-established empirical association exists between family background and children's educational attainment. Studies have shown the importance of parental…”
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Free primary education policy and pupil school mobility in urban Kenya by Oketch, Moses, Mutisya, Maurice, Ngware, Moses, Ezeh, Alex C., Epari, Charles

“…► There is a high supply of schools in the slums with less than 10% of them being state schools. ► Pupil school mobility is high in the slums with high…”
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Moderated effects of risky behavior on academic performance among adolescent girls living in urban slums of Kenya by Ngware, Moses W., Mahuro, Gerald M., Hungi, Njora, Abuya, Benta, Nyariro, Milka P., Mutisya, Maurice

“…This paper examines effects of life-skills, mentoring, and counseling education intervention implemented among primary school attending girls aged between 10…”
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The effect of education on household food security in two informal urban settlements in Kenya: a longitudinal analysis by Mutisya, Maurice, Ngware, Moses W., Kabiru, Caroline W., Kandala, Ngianga-bakwin

“…Poverty and food insecurity continue to feature prominently in the global agenda, with particularly close attention being paid to the determinants of food…”
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Household food (in)security and nutritional status of urban poor children aged 6 to 23 months in Kenya by Mutisya, Maurice, Kandala, Ngianga-Bakwin, Ngware, Moses Waithanji, Kabiru, Caroline W

“…Millions of people in low and low middle income countries suffer from extreme hunger and malnutrition. Research on the effect of food insecurity on child…”
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Demystifying Privatization of Education in Sub-Saharan Africa: Do Poor Households Utilize Private Schooling Because of Perceived Quality, Distance to School, or Low Fees? by Ngware, Moses Waithanji, Mutisya, Maurice

“…This article examines why poor urban households utilize low-fee private schools despite the government's pro-poor free primary education program in Kenya…”
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Parental aspirations for their children's educational attainment and the realisation of universal primary education (UPE) in Kenya: Evidence from slum and non-slum residences by Oketch, Moses, Mutisya, Maurice, Sagwe, Jackline

“…► Parental aspiration for their children to achieve post-primary education is high in both the slum and non-slum areas. ► Parents in the slums aspire for lower…”
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Assessing learning: How can classroom-based teachers assess students' competencies in numeracy? by Ngware, Moses W., Hungi, Njora, Mutisya, Maurice

“…This paper examines a procedure measuring student competencies in numeracy using school-based assessments, and demonstrates how the procedure informs the…”
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Assessing technical vocational education and training institutions’ curriculum in Kenya: What strategies can position the youth for employment? by Muchira, John M, Kiroro, Francis, Mutisya, Maurice, Ochieng, Vollan O, Ngware, Moses W

“…Africa could benefit from the demographic dividend by identifying strategies for investing in the massive youthful workforce. The current study employs the…”
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Why Are There Proportionately More Poor Pupils Enrolled in Non-State Schools in Urban Kenya in Spite of FPE Policy? by Oketch, Moses, Mutisya, Maurice, Ngware, Moses, Ezeh, Alex C

“…One of the conundrums of free primary education (FPE) policy in several countries in Sub-Saharan Africa is the "mushrooming" of fee-paying private schools…”
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School effectiveness and academic performance in low-resourced urban settings in Kenya by Ngware, Moses W., Ciera, James Mbugua, Musyoka, Peter K., Mutisya, Maurice

“…The paper examines the link between school effectiveness and academic performance among primary schools in Nairobi city, Kenya. Data are from 1120 teachers…”
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Social relations as predictors of achievement in math in Kenyan primary schools by Kodzi, Ivy A., Oketch, Moses, Ngware, Moses W., Mutisya, Maurice, Nderu, Evangeline N.

“…•Positive social relationships help school to maintain an environment where learning is enhanced.•Teacher absenteeism and lack of interest were negatively…”
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