Latest News & Announcements

Saturday, July 5, 2025 - 16:08

The Department of Literature recently held a colourful day to honour the life and writings of Ngugi Wa Thiong'o, a former lecturer and Head of Department, and one the most celebrated writers and thinkers from Africa. In collaboration with the East African Educational Publishers, the company that

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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.

Youth conference " Can Ubuntu Be Incorporated into Higher Learning "

Today 12 March 2025, the Department of Literature,University of Nairobi hosted a thought-provoking conference at Chiromo Campus under the theme "Can Ubuntu Be Incorporated in Higher Learning." The conference brought together students from various facilities. The event featured Dr. Sungano Chigogora, a Principal Teaching Fellow in Epidemiology at Imperial College London. Dr. Chigogora is responsible for admissions and curriculum development for the MSc Epidemiology program at the School of Public Health. During her presentation, Dr.

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.