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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.

Student perform in EDII
Literature Students Close the Year with Stage Performances
Thursday, December 18, 2025 - 10:05

Our Literature students staged a series of vibrant theatrical performances this week, marking the close of the academic year. The productions brought together drama, poetry, music, and movement, offering the audience a rich celebration of literary study translated into live

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Anne, Vincent & Myriam
Visit by French Embassy Representatives to Strengthen Collaboration with the CRKF
Monday, November 10, 2025 - 20:19

 

The Kenyan Resource Centre for French (CRKF) at the University of Nairobi today received a visit from two representatives of the French Embassy: Ms. El Abbouini Myriam and Ms. Anne Élisabeth.

 

This meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the current needs of the

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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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