The opening ceremony ACLALS 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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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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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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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.
Join 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.
