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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.

BOOK LAUNCH (RIPPLES IN THE POOL)

🌟 Mark Your Calendars! 📅✨ Join us for a mesmerizing evening of literature and conversation at the launch of "Ripples in the Pool" by the esteemed Rebeka Njau. 🗓 Date: June 14, 2024 ⏰ Time: 6 PM - 8 PM EAT 📍 Location: Alliance Française, Utalii Lane, Nairobi 🤝 Co-sponsored by: University of Nairobi, Department of Literature and RMV-23 🔗 RSVP now to secure your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/899220431517?aff=oddtdtcreator Spread the word and bring a friend! Let’s make this a night to remember! 📚🎉

VISIT BY TABAN LO LIYONG

 Poet, academic and writer of fiction and literary criticism from South Sudan, Taban Lo Liyong, paid a courtesy call to the Department of Literature on Monday 9th February 2024.

Taban Lo Liyong has a long history of working at the University of Nairobi for several years, from 1968, first as a research fellow in the Institute of African Studies, then as a lecturer in the Department of Literature .