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Dr Kimingichi, with Bob Nyaja and Simon Peter , Dr. Otieno with Bob Nyaja , Donation of new equipment to the Department of Literature , Mr Bob Nyaja signs the visitor's book
Monday, January 19, 2026 - 13:22

The Department of Literature is pleased to acknowledge the generous donation of film and theatre studies equipment by Mr. Bob Nyaja, an alumnus of the department.

Thursday, December 18, 2025 - 10:05

Our Literature students staged a series of vibrant theatrical performances this week, marking the close of the academic year. The productions brought together drama, poetry, music, and movement, offering the audience a rich celebration of literary study translated into live

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Monday, November 10, 2025 - 20:19

 

The Kenyan Resource Centre for French (CRKF) at the University of Nairobi today received a visit from two representatives of the French Embassy: Ms. El Abbouini Myriam and Ms. Anne Élisabeth.

 

This meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the current needs of the

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Participants pose for a group photo , Domitille_Caroline _Benard , Domitille_Vincent_Benard
Friday, October 31, 2025 - 09:23

Dr. Caroline Oyugi and Vincent Onyancha recently completed a Capacity Training Workshop on Employability held at the Alliance Française Nairobi.

Exciting Achievement: Elssie Mumbi Shines in Concours d'Éloquence!

We are thrilled to announce that Elssie Mumbi Mwangi, one of our talented UoN French CluB (CEFRUNA) students, has secured 3rd place in the prestigious Concours d'Éloquence (French Proficiency Test), held on March 7th, 2025, at Alliance Française Nairobi.

The Concours d'Éloquence is a renowned competition that celebrates linguistic skills, eloquence, and mastery of the French language. Elssie’s outstanding performance is a testament to her dedication, hard work, and passion for the French language.

UoN -Stellenbosh joint PhD

 

We are excited to announce our ongoing partnership with Stellenbosch University through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which aims to foster academic collaboration and research opportunities. Recently, Beatrice Munala visited our department to say farewell before embarking on an exciting new chapter. She will be joining Stellenbosch University for a joint PhD program in collaboration with the University of Nairobi (UoN). We wish Beatrice all the best in this incredible opportunity and look forward to the future possibilities this collaboration will bring.