Staff and students from literature receive books from Antony Wesonga
Staff from literature with Mayotte university president
University of Mayotte Master class in documentary production
French Embassy Officials Visit Department of Literature — University of Nairobi
New equipment donated to Literature
Theatre students performing
Visit by French Embassy Representatives to Strengthen Collaboration
Employabilty workshop for French Resource Center Managers at Alliance Française
Strengthening partnership: Prof. Musonye, Chair Literature with UoN exchange students at SOKA…
The opening ceremony ACLALS conference
ALA 50th Annual Conference
Trial of Dedan Kimathi
20TH TRENNIAL CONFERENCE
Literature students presenting in the MO-FAYA forum
World francophonie day at the UNON
Participants of the student Peace Conference on The role of Youth in Peace Promotion and…
Rebecca Njau with staff from the Department of Literature University of Nairobi
Main address to the France alumni
The University of Nairobi’s Department of Literature is honoured to host the 20th Triennial Conference of the…
The literature department successfully held it's conference on 23 -25 October, 2019 on the Value-Creating Education and Critical Thinking in a Global Word , the focus
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Sharon Anyango Ochola participated in the Student Exchange Program 2025/2026 between the University of Nairobi and Humboldt University at the Institute of Asian and African Studies in Berlin.
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On 4 June 2026 the Department of Literature received generous donation of books from Antony Wesonga. This valuable contribution will enrich the department’s library resources, support academic research, and inspire students in their literary studies.
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On Monday May 25 2026, the Department of Literature was honoured to host a delegation from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill’s (UNC) African Studies Center (ASC), alongside teachers from North Carolina schools, during their learning visit to Kenya held from 24th to 29th May 2026.
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Translation:
Ministry of Overseas Territories
The University of Mayotte is making significant progress in its international outreach with the University of Kenya.
On the sidelines of the “@Africa Forward Summit,” the University of Mayotte and the University of Nairobi
Read moreJoin us in honoring the life and work of Prof. Ngugi wa Thiong'o at a special event hosted by the Department of Literature University of Nairobi. The celebration takes place on June 20, 2025, at Taifa Hall from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The University of Nairobi’s Department of Literature is honoured to host the 20th Triennial Conference of the Association for Commonwealth Literature and Language Studies (ACLALS) from July 1st to 5th, 2025, at the Main Campus.
This prestigious event will bring together scholars, writers, and researchers from around the world to explore the theme:
“Transcultural Englishes in a Multipolar World.”
The conference will feature keynote presentations from three renowned African literary figures:
I had the rare privilege of talking with Ngúgi wa Thiong'o twice this year.
