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Prof. Teresa Bitengo Mwoma

Associate Professor, Department of Early Childhood & Special Needs Education

Home School of Education & Lifelong Learning Department of Early Childhood & Special Needs Education Prof. Teresa Bitengo Mwoma

Prof. Teresa Bitengo Mwoma

Associate Professor, Department of Early Childhood & Special Needs Education

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Mwoma, T. (2019). Feasibility report on the proposed establishment of the Institute of Early Childhood Development in Seycheles as a UNESCO Category II Centre. UNESCO https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/international-centre-for-early-childhood-care-and-development-feasibility-study.pdf
  2. Lindland, E., Mwoma, T., Owino, G., Ngutu, M., Okeng’o, L., & Nelima, D. (2018). Expanding the Basics: Mapping the Gaps between Expert, Decision-Maker and Public Models of ECD in Kenya. Washington, DC: Frameworks Institute. http://www.frameworksinstitute.org/toolkits/kenya/assets/pdf/KenyaECDMTG-FINAL.pdf

Books

Oteyo, S., Gachara, E., Mvungu, E., Henningham, H., Onywere, S., Niavasha, D., Waudo, J., Onditi, J., Mwoma, T., Ouko, H., & Mwangi, M. (2023). Adaptation, administration and scoring of measurement tools for the three and four-year olds and women before the RCT baseline survey in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. Kenyatta University Women's Economic Empowerment (KU-WEE) Journal, 1(1), 269. https://journals.ku.ac.ke/index.php/KUWEE/article/view/595
Mwoma, T., Onywere, S., Okeyo, F., Naivasha, D., Waudo, J., Onditi, J., Ouko, H., Mwangi, M., Iguna, J., Oteyo, S., Mvungu, E., Gachara, E., Meghir, C., & Baker-Henningham, H. (2025). Caregiving and children’s preschool attendance: A case of Tharaka Nithi preschool randomized controlled trial intervention project. Kenyatta University Women's Economic Empowerment (KU-WEE) Journal, 1(1), 269. https://journals.ku.ac.ke/index.php/KUWEE/article/view/595
Ndegwa, P., Gitome, J., Mairnah, m., Mwoma, T., Kituku, J., Kahumbi, N. & Bagelman J. (2024). Gender differentiated attitude towards caesarean section: A case of Somali refugees in dadaab Kenya. ACTA Scientific Women’s Health (6) 2.
Tim Coughlan, Fereshte Goshtasbpour, Teresa Mwoma, Mpine Makoe, Fiona Aubrey-Smith, Nebath Tanglang. (2023). Decision making in shifts to online teaching: Analysing reflective narratives from staff working in African higher educational institutions. Trends in Higher Education Journal 1 (2) 123-139 .
Teresa Mwoma, Phillip Omondi, Sandra Mudhune, Erick Auko, Mercy Ongono, Lillian Njoki, Hellen Kerubo, Jane Wamae, Lou Goore, Stephen Okong, Mumma Edelquinn, Ash Rogers. (2023). Family centred early childhood development: A case of Rongo Sub-County Migori Kenya. International Journal of Pregnancy and Child Birth 9 (3) 86-96.
Kituku, J., Mwoma, T., Gitome, J., Kahumbi, N., Ndegwa, P., Maina M., & Bagelman, J. (2022). Respectful maternal care and by who? Perspectives of Somali community at Ifo refugee camp Dadaab Kenya. International Journal of Pregnancy and Child Birth 8 (1) 4-10.
Mainah, M., Bagelman, J., Gitome, J., Ndegwa, P., Mwoma, T., Kituko, J. & Kahumbi, N. (2021). Placenta disposal rituals among somali refugees in dadaab camp. International Journal of Arts and Commerce , 10(6), 66-75.
Mwoma, T., Kituku, j., Gitome, J., Kahumbi, N., Ndegwa, P., Muthoni M. & Bagelman, j. (2021). Role of traditional birth attendants in providing pre and postnatal care to mothers in refugee camps: A case of Ifo Camp Dadaab Kenya. International Journal of Pregnancy and Child Birth 7 (3) 58-62.
Mwoma, T., Kitsao-Wekulo, P., Haycraft, E., Kimani-Murage, E., Wanjohi, M., Kimiywe, J., Kinuthia, E., Muriuki, P., Pearson, N., Okelo, K., Onyango, S., Kadenge, O., Samburu, B., Mwangi, S., Kabaka, S., Tauta C., & Griffiths, P. (2020). Experiences of incorporating support for early childhood development into the Baby Friendly Community Initiative in rural Kenya, Journal of the British Academy , 8(s2): 103–132. DOI https://doi.org/10.5871/jba/008s2.103
Mwoma T. (2019). Preschool attendance and children’s reading ability: A case of Narok County Kenya. International Education Journal: Comparative Perspectives.
Mwoma, T., Nyakwara, B. & Murungi, C. (2018). Safety and security in preschools: A challenge in informal settlements. Issues in Educational Research.
Mwoma, T. (2017). Education for children with special needs: A review of related literature. Journal of Education and Practice 8 (28) 188-200.
Mwoma, T. (2017). Children’s reading ability in early primary schooling: Challenges for a Kenyan rural community. Issues in Educational Research 27 (2) 2017.
Mwoma, T. & Pillay, J. (2016). Educational support for orphans and vulnerable children in public primary school: Challenges and interventions. Issues in Educational Research 26 (1) 82-97.
Mwoma, T. & Pillay, J. (2015). Psychosocial support for orphans and vulnerable children in public primary schools in Soweto South Africa. South Africa Journal of Education.
Mwoma, T. (2013). Type of school an important factor in fathers’ support for their children. Journal of Education and Practice.
Mwoma, T. (2013). Are educated fathers more involved in children’s education? Research findings on fathers’ involvement in Gucha District, Kenya. J. Soc. Sci..

Book Chapters

  1. Mwoma, T., Ocharo, S., Kithinji, R. & Mueni, J. (2024). The early childhood development network for Kenya. In Makokoro, p. (ed) 2024. Letting a thousand flowers bloom.
  2. Mwoma, T. (2021). Rethinking safety in enhancing pre-primary education: A case of Nairobi informal settlement Kenya in A. Pandy (ed.) Educational Development vol. 2. 978-81-928286-8-8 (pp. 220-228).
  3. Mwoma, T. (2015). Fathering in Kenya. In J.L. Roopnarine (ed.) Fathers across cultures: The importance, roles, and diverse practices of dads. 978-L-4408-3231-4.
  4. Mwoma, T. (2013). Abagusii fathers’ involvement in children’s education in Kenya. In Amutabi, M.N (ed) Education and counselling in schools in Africa. Nairobi: Research, the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.
  5. Mwoma, T. (2013). Kenyan fathers’ involvement in children’s education, care and literacy. In Amutabi, M.N (ed) Education and counselling in schools in Africa. Nairobi: Research, the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.
  6. Mwoma, T. (2010). Father involvement in children’s Education. 978-639-25114-2.

Conference Papers

  1. March 2024: Presented a paper focusing on: The early childhood development systems measurements in Kenya in the East Africa Regional Conference of ECD held at Dar Es Salaam Tanzania.
  2. August 2023: Keynote Speaker at the 13 th Pan-African Literacy for All (PALFA) conference held at the University of Nairobi focusing on Remediating the global poverty crisis through innovative literacy practices.
  3. July 2023: Presented a paper focusing on: Research leadership for early childhood development systems in Kenya in the 5 th national ECD stakeholder’s conference held at Stegra Hotel Turkana County.
  4. July 2021: Presented a paper focusing on: The role of traditional birth attendants in supporting pre and postnatal care for women in refugee camps: A case of IFO Camp in Dadaab refugee camp in the national ECD stakeholders conference held at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology Siaya County.
  5. May 2021: Presented a paper focusing on Strategies for transitioning from distance learning to e-learning and the ACDE Quality Assurance tool kit in a CESA Sub-cluster on open distance online education and flexible learning of AAU webinar series.
  6. June 2020: Presented a paper in a regional webinar, focusing on “Early learning in Kenya amidst COVID 19”. The webinar was organised by UNESCO ICBA in collaboration with Africa Early Childhood Network through teams.
  7. June 2020: Attended a webinar focusing on “Education in emergency during COVID 19”. The webinar was organized by UNHCR Head Quarters.
  8. May 2020: Facilitated a webinar as a host, focusing “Early childhood in Kenya and COVID 19. The Webinar was organized by Early Childhood Development Network for Kenya with a focus on health.
  9. February 2020: Presented a paper in a seminar organized by University of Agder Norway focusing on: Safety and security for preschool children in informal settlements in Nairobi.
  10. 2019 December: Participated in the Global Refugee Forum as a Panellist in the launch of the Global Academic Interdisciplinary Network, held in Geneva Switzerland.
  11. 2019 October: Facilitated the advocacy workshop for national coordinators of early childhood Networks from 14 African countries held in Nairobi Karen Kenya. My facilitation focused on the ECD Network for Kenya: Successes, challenges and interventions.
  12. 2017 June:Facilitated a capacity building workshop for researchers on data collection, cleaning analysis and report writing for a study funded by Aga Khan Foundation East Africa.
  13. 2017 March:Facilitated a capacity building workshop for research assistants on data collection, cleaning analysis and report writing for a study funded by Feed the Children Kenya.
  14. 2016 March:Facilitated a capacity building workshop for research assistants on data collection, cleaning analysis and report writing for a study funded by Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor’s Research Grant.
  15. 2015 July:Facilitated a capacity building workshop for research assistants on data collection, cleaning analysis and report writing for a study funded by World Vision Kenya.
  16. 2015 April:Facilitated an ECD policy review workshop by presenting a paper on “Gaps in the Kenya Natiotional ECD Policy Framework “ at Lukenya Gate Away Inn Machakos County Kenya”.
  17. 2015 April:Facilitated a curriculum validation workshop on “Early childhood development and education County Capacity Building Programme “ at Riara University Kenya.
  18. 2013 December:Facilitated a workshop for County Executive Secretaries for Education and ICT, County Chairmen for Education from the 47 counties and the Senate Committee on Education on unbundling the devolved education function. Engaging on the ECD devolved function at Mombasa Continental Hotel. Contracted by State University of New York Kenya (SUNY) .
  19. 2013 November: Facilitated a workshop for the Mombasa County Education team on unbundling the devolved ECD functions at Swahili Beach Hotel Diani Mombasa. Contracted by SUNY .
  20. 2013 November:Trained delegates from various NGOs from Malawi on learning assessment on children’s numeracy and literacy skills at Tydis Hotel Koibatek District Baringo County. Contracted by Twaweza East Africa
  21. 2013 October:Trained a team of researchers on data collection techniques and processes for the Most Vulnerable Children Complete Free Primary Education at Sarvelberg Hotel Nairobi. Contracted by Women Education Researchers Kenya ( WERK).
  22. 2013 July:Trained a team of researchers and research assistants on data collection techniques and processes for the Girl Education Challenge at Sarvelberg hotel Nairobi. Contracted by WERK.
  23. 2013 January:Trained volunteers on data collection and assessing children’s learning competencies. Contracted by Uwezo Kenya.
  24. 2012 November:Trained trainers of trainers (TOT) on volunteer recruitment, training, data collection and national assessment on children’s numeracy and literacy skills. Contracted by Uwezo Kenya.
  25. 2011 September: Trained research assistants on data collection methods; conducting a classroom observation, administering questionnaires and interviewing respondents. Contracted by WERK.
  26. 2009 November: Facilitated a seminar for Managers and trainers of preschool teachers at Karen Christian College Nairobi on: “Managing Early Childhood Programmes and training certificate and diploma teachers in Early Childhood Education“.
  27. 2009 October: Facilitated a seminar for early childhood teachers in Nairobi Province on “Children’s Development and Thematic Teaching at Preschool level “.
  28. 2004 October: Facilitated a seminar for caregivers at St Peter’s Methodist Nursery in Langata Nairobi, on; Care and Stimulation of Children under three years.
  29. 2006 August: Facilitated a workshop on material development for marginalized children of Kenya held in Machakos by EMACK.
  30. 2006 June: Facilitated a workshop on material development for young children, to mothers of Mitumba slums Nairobi.
  31. 2005 February: Facilitated a training workshop to trainers of trainers on; material development for hildren’s play; held in Bungoma District sponsored by DANIDA.
  32. 2024 March: Participated in round table and panel discussions in the East Africa Regional early childhood development conference held in Dar Es Laam Tanzania from 11 th to 14 th March 2024
  33. 2023 November: Gave a keynote address focusing on the ECD systems measurement in Kenya in conference themed “ Revitalizing the Evidence Community for Kenya’s Education ” held at Tom Mboya University in Homabay County Kenya.
  34. 2023 August: Gave a keynote in the 13 th Biennial PALFA Conference: Teaching and learning in fragile contexts. The conference was held at the University of Nairobi Kenya from 23 rd to 25 th August 2023.
  35. 2023 July: Organized and presided over the 5 th National ECD Stakeholders conference held at Stegra Hotel Turkana County themed From policy and evidence to action.
  36. 2021 October: Organized and presided over the 4 th National ECD Stakeholders conference held at JOUST Siaya County. The theme for the conference was Responsive caregiving in diverse circumstances: Innovations and inclusivity.
  37. 2019 September: Presented a paper in the Pan Commonwealth Forum 9 th -12 th September 2019 in Edinburg University Scotland focusing on “ Online, blended and distance learning for education in fragile contexts: The Borderless Higher Education for Refugees in Kenya”.
  38. 2019 July:Organized and presided over the 3 rd National ECD Stakeholders conference held in Mombasa Continental Resort focusing on “ Promoting synergies : Inclusive approaches to early childhood development”
  39. 2019 April:Presented research findings at a stakeholders’ workshop focusing on “incorporating care for child development into baby friendly community initiative. The workshop was organized by the MOH in collaboration with APHRC at Park Inn Redson Nairobi
  40. 2019 March:Attended a Frontier’s of Development workshop focusing on “inclusive and wellbeing in the 1 st 2000 days of life” Organized by the Royal Academy of Engineers at Welcome Genome Campus Cambridge UK.
  41. 2018 November:Attended a workshop focusing on “ The academic network on refugees, forced displacement and statelessness under the Global Compact on Refugees” . Organized by UNHCR at Geneva Switzerland.
  42. 2018 October:Presented a paper in an International Conference focusing on “ Reframing Early Childhood development in Kenya” and “ Early childhood development network for Kenya: Progress and achievement ”Organized by Africa Early Childhood Network at Safari Park Hotel Nairobi.
  43. 2018 April:Presented a paper focusing on “ Community perspectives on early childhood development in Kenya” in a conference organized by the Kenya Paediatricians at Pride Inn Paradise Mombasa.
  44. 2018 April:Presented baseline research findings on “ Building bright futures: Baseline survey on caregiving practices in informal settlement Nairobi City County” organized by Daraja Civic Initiatives at Nairobi Sarova Stanly Hotel.
  45. 2018 March:Presented research findings in an international workshop focusing on “ Reframing Early childhood development in Kenya” organized by Hilton Foundation and UNICEF at Windsor Hotel Nairobi
  46. 2017 October:Presented research findings in an international conference focusing on “ School safety: A challenge in preschools in informal settlements. Meeting the needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged populations” organized by Aga Khan University Institute of Human Development at Dare Salam Tanzania.
  47. 2017 September:Presented a paper on “ Status and progress of Early Childhood Development Network for Kenya” Organized by Africa Early Childhood Development at Arusha Tanzania.
  48. 2017 May:Disseminated research findings in a stakeholders’ workshop focusing on “ Safety and security measures in preschools in informal settlements: A case of Nairobi City County” organized courtesy of the Vice Chancellor’s Research Grant.
  49. 2017 March: Presented two papers in the 4 th Early childhood summit focusing on “ Safety and Security: A challenge in preschools in informal settlements” and “ Early Childhood Development: A foundation for human and economic development” Organized by CEBECE at Sai Rock Hotel Mombasa.
  50. 2016 November:Presented a paper on “Nutrition and health: An implication on child brain development” a media training workshop organized by Theirworld in collaboration with KANCO held at Southern Sun Mayfair Hotel Nairobi.
  51. 2016 November:Made a presentation in a Media training on “ Nutrition and health: An implication on child brain development” organized by TheirWorld and KANCO at Southern Sun MayFair Nairobi.
  52. 2016 October:Key note speech focusing on “ Early Childhood Network for Kenya: A basis for multi-sector collaboration ” at a national ECD stakeholders’ conference organized by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the ECD Network for Kenya held at KICD Nairobi.
  53. 2016 September:Presented a paper on “ Networking and partnership in ECD” at a national conference organized by Ministry of Education in collaboration with UNICEF Kenya held in Tom Mboya Labour college Kisumu
  54. 2016 June:Presented papers on “Importance of early childhood development” “Networking in early childhood” and “Stakeholders in early childhood care, education and development” at an East Africa ECD Forum organized by the Global Fund for Children held at Monarch Hotel Nairobi.
  55. 2016 May:Presented papers on “Achieving equitable quality education Post-2015: Indicators to measure towards learning and equity in Kenya” “Early childhood devolved functions: A gap in policy and challenges experienced in implementation in Kenya” at the 3 rd annual early childhood education summit organized by Competency Building Society of Early Childhood Education for Kenya held in Jumuia Hotel Kisumu.
  56. 2015 May:Presented a paper at KDSA National Conference on “ Early Childhood devolved functions: Gaps in policy and challenges experienced in implementation” at Kenyatta University Kenya.
  57. 2015 May:Presented a paper on “ The Kenya Early Childhood Development Network“ at Holday Inn, Rosebank South Africa.
  58. 2013 November:Presented a paper on “ occupation an important factor on fathers ‘support for their children’s education “ at an international conference on reconceptualizing early childhood education held at Kenyatta University from 3rd to 7th November 2013
  59. 2013 October: Presented a apaper on “ A review of documented literature on adolescents with parenting responsibilities “ at a Pan African Conference held at Mangoch Hotel Malawi from 16th to 18th October 2013.
  60. 2012 November:Facilitated the Uwezo Kenya National Conference for trainers of trainers at Cool Rivers Hotel Nakuru.
  61. 2012 October:Presented a paper on Multigrade, Multishift and Mobile schooling in Kenya at a stakeholder’s conference in Nairobi.
  62. 2012 August:Presented a paper on Integrating Early childhood Development in Siaya County at a stakeholders‘conference at the VIC Hotel Kisumu
  63. 2011 November:Presented a paper on learning outcomes: A classroom observation in Loitoktok Kjiado County.
  64. 2011 November:Attended the Uwezo trainers of trainers’ conference at Kakamega.
  65. 2010 July:Attended a conference on Status of Knowledge on Gifted and Talented persons held Nairobi Kenya
  66. 2010 May: Attended a conference on Innovations in education Management at Nairobi Kenya.
  67. 2010 April: Attended a conference on Intellectual social responsibility and fight against corruption in Kenya.
  68. 2008 October: Attended the East Africa forum for Early Childhood Development organised and sponsored by UNESCO and Kenyatta University Early Childhood Studies Department.
  69. 2005 May: Attended a DAAD conference on RE-invigorating the University Mandate in a Globalizing Environment: Challenges, Obstacles and way forward.
  70. 2005 March: Represented the vice chancellor in an international conference at Waldorf International School Nairobi on; The Child of today the World of tomorrow.
  71. 2005 March: Attended an international conference in Nairobi University on; Across Borders: Benefiting from Cultural Differences.
  72. 2004 October: Attended a conference on: Universities in collaboration with the community on enhancing a working nation. Held at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Nairobi Kenya.
  73. 2004 July: Master of ceremony in the international conference on: ‘Enhancing Literacy in Child
  74. Development’ held at Kenyatta University Nairobi Kenya.