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Friday, June 5, 2026 - 18:25

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.

Antony Wesonga signing the visitors book , Ag. Chair Dr. Caroline Oyugi poses for a photo  with students , Book donation
Friday, June 5, 2026 - 17:03

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.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 - 07:25

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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Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - 21:04

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

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DONATION OF WORKSTATIONS BY MULTAN PRODUCTIONS

On February 18th, 2025, Multan Productions, led by Executive Producer Reuben Odanga, donated two workstations valued at over KSh 800,000 to the Department of Literature. The workstations will be installed in Room ED101 and will be used by students enrolled in Film Studies for film editing purposes.

Present at the donation ceremony were Dr. Simon Peter Otieno, Coordinator of Performing Arts, Mr. Julius Kanyari, and students from the department.