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President of Mayotte university with staff from IoN Literature , Mayotte university president during the signing of the visitors book
University of Mayotte President Visits Department of Literature During Documentary Storytelling Master Class
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
Masterclass in Documentary Production Hosted by the Department of Literature in Collaboration with University of Mayotte
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
French Embassy Officials Visit Department of Literature
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
Department of Literature Receives Film and Theatre Equipment from Alumnus Bob Nyaja
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.

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BOOK LAUNCH (RIPPLES IN THE POOL)

By vincentnyatuka on Mon, 06/10/2024 - 21:47
🌟 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! 📚🎉
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VISIT BY TABAN LO LIYONG

Taban Lo Liyong with Prof. Miriam Musonye

 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 .

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