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French students pose for a photo , Elssie Mumbi reciting a french poem , CEFRUNA the french club members at the entrance , Group photo , All participants
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 22:56

Today, French students from the University of Nairobi joined other students from various institutions, teachers, and diplomats from the Francophone world at the UN office in Gigiri, Nairobi, to mark the International Day of the Francophonie. The theme of the event was "Je m'éduque donc j'agis" (

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Guest Speaker , Chair Department of Literature Prof Miriam Musonye , Address by Chair Literature , Dean Fass opening remaks , Dean's address , Student participants , Prof Masumi Odari from Literature , Prof. Masumi, Dean FASS & Chair Literature , Panel discussion , Students presenters  in panel discussion , Drama and theatre arts Performers , Question and answer session , Another panel discussion , Student presenting a poem , A student presenting , A student from Kikuyu presenting a paper
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 14:38

On March 14, the Literature Department at the University of Nairobi hosted a student conference titled: The Role of Youth in Promoting Peace and Humanity. The event gathered students, scholars, and peace advocates to delve into the significance of community-driven values in fostering harmony.

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Fred Kimotho , Fred at Humboldt , Humboldt exchange program , Humboldt exchange program
Monday, March 17, 2025 - 16:33

We are excited to share an update from the Department of Literature’s student exchange program with Humboldt University. Fred Kimotho, our current student ambassador, is currently in Berlin, Germany, as part of this unique academic exchange.

Dr Chigogora presenting , Literature students presenting , Sheila & Elizabeth from literature , Participants Ubuntu conference , Performance by Literature students
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - 12:05
Today 12 March 2025, the Department of Literature,University of Nairobi hosted a thought-provoking conference at Chiromo Campus under the theme "Can Ubuntu Be Incorporated in Higher Learning." The conference brought together students from various facilities. The event featured Dr. Sungano Read more

Conference on the Value-Creating Education and Critical Thinking in a Global Word

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 was on the literature, Literature is broader than written works with superior or lasting artistic merit. It has a deductive role to play in society.

UON FRENCH STUDENTS CELEBRATE THE WORLD FRANCOPHONE DAY AT THE UN GIGIRI

Today, French students from the University of Nairobi joined other students from various institutions, teachers, and diplomats from the Francophone world at the UN office in Gigiri, Nairobi, to mark the International Day of the Francophonie. The theme of the event was "Je m'éduque donc j'agis" (I educate myself, therefore I act).

STUDENT CONFERENCE: THE ROLE OF YOUTH IN PROMOTING PEACE AND HUMANITY

On March 14, the Literature Department at the University of Nairobi hosted a student conference titled: The Role of Youth in Promoting Peace and Humanity. The event gathered students, scholars, and peace advocates to delve into the significance of community-driven values in fostering harmony. The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Sungano Chigogora, a Senior Teaching Fellow in Epidemiology at Imperial College London's School of Public Health. Dr. Chigogora's work emphasizes the interconnectedness of all individuals and encourages the recognition of our shared humanity.