Latest News & Announcements

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 08:00

On Monday, 12 May 2026, the President of University of Mayotte paid a courtesy visit to the Department of Literature during the ongoing Master Class in Documentary Storytelling.

The visit highlighted the growing academic collaboration and shared commitment to advancing creative

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UoN french club leader Newton with his counterpart from University of Mayotte , Staff and students in a creative production , Groupe activities , Student from Mayotte making a presentation
Friday, May 8, 2026 - 18:01

On Friday 8th May 2026, the Department of Literature welcomed a distinguished team from Mayotte University for an intensive Masterclass in Documentary Production. This collaborative initiative brought together students, and aspiring filmmakers to explore the art and craft of documentary

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Brainstorming session , Further discussions , Benard Clouteau with staff from literature and Facility management
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 21:50

On Tuesday, 27 January 2026, the Department of Literature at the University of Nairobi hosted a delegation from the French Embassy in Kenya, led by

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.

Department to Hold Conference on 1960s - 1970s Eastern African Literary and Publishing Networks

The Department of Literature, University of Nairobi, in collaboration with the Department of English and Creative Writing, Exeter University, will host a conference on the role of publishing networks in Eastern Africa played in shaping the region's literary terrain in the vibrant decades of 1960s and 1970s.