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Participants in Chandaria hall , The University Choir , Dr. Kimingichi , Participants following presentations , Literally Scholars with Dr wanjala
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - 14:15

The highly anticipated ACLALS (Association for Commonwealth Literature and Language Studies) Conference 2025 officially commenced today at the iconic Chandaria Hall, University of Nairobi. The opening ceremony was a vibrant celebration of scholarship, culture, and artistic excellence, setting

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Monday, June 23, 2025 - 09:31

The University of Nairobi, department of Literature will be hosting  the annual ALA conference from June 25-28, 2025. This conference, marking the 50th anniversary of the formation of the African Literature Association (ALA), explores the ways in which African writers reconceive

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Saturday, June 21, 2025 - 12:31

On Friday, June 20, 2025, the University of Nairobi’s Taifa Hall reverberated with a vibrant tribute to the late Prof. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o.

A Visit by Italian Author

On the 10th of March, 2020 the department got a visit from Stephano an Italian author who had come to share his experiences and also motivate the students. He has written a book about marathoners in Spain and a marathon that happened in Athens. He is also in works of writing another book about marathoners in Kenya and Ethiopia.

 

 

WRITER'S WORKSHOP

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The LITERATURE STUDENTS ASSOCIATION in conjunction with the Italian Cultural Institute presents a Writers Workshop.

Meet, talk and share writing experiences with a successful young Italian writer Stefano Pampuro who is in Kenya to research for his new book.