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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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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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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

Youth conference " Can Ubuntu Be Incorporated into Higher Learning "

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 Chigogora, a Principal Teaching Fellow in Epidemiology at Imperial College London. Dr. Chigogora is responsible for admissions and curriculum development for the MSc Epidemiology program at the School of Public Health. During her presentation, Dr.

Exciting Achievement: Elssie Mumbi Shines in Concours d'Éloquence!

We are thrilled to announce that Elssie Mumbi Mwangi, one of our talented UoN French CluB (CEFRUNA) students, has secured 3rd place in the prestigious Concours d'Éloquence (French Proficiency Test), held on March 7th, 2025, at Alliance Française Nairobi.

The Concours d'Éloquence is a renowned competition that celebrates linguistic skills, eloquence, and mastery of the French language. Elssie’s outstanding performance is a testament to her dedication, hard work, and passion for the French language.