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
Read moreOn Friday, 12th June 2026, the Department of Literature hosted a courtesy visit from representatives of the French Embassy and AgroParisTech (France), including delegates from the School of Business and the Faculty of Agriculture. The visit followed a request for a
Read moreOn Thursday 11th June 2026, members of the Department of Literature came together for a warm and enjoyable lunch meeting aimed at strengthening team spirit and fostering collegiality.
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.
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.
The University of Nairobi, through the Department of Literature in collaboration with EAEP and the Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o Foundation, invites the public to a commemorative event in honour of 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.