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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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20th ACLALS Triennial Conference at UoN: Exploring Transcultural Englishes in a Multipolar World


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:

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