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Representatives from French embassy & UoN in a meeting , Deliberations on areas of collaboration , Participants keenly listen , Benard Clouteau from the embassy in the discussion
Friday, June 12, 2026 - 16:37

On 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

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Lunch meeting Literature , Staff serving lunch , Chair DoL cuts cake , Staff enjoying lunch
Friday, June 12, 2026 - 16:26

On 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.

Friday, June 5, 2026 - 18:25

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.

Antony Wesonga signing the visitors book , Ag. Chair Dr. Caroline Oyugi poses for a photo  with students , Book donation
Friday, June 5, 2026 - 17:03

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.

Theatre and Film Studies

Theatre and film production are rapidly taking centre stage in the entertainment industry. The proliferation of micro production units such as local videos and films and the many performances in our towns and villages in the form of community theatre, call for an academic input to enable us to harness the energies and creativities of Kenyans. In order to contribute to the entertainment business and create more jobs for Kenyans, there is need to inject a level of professionalism and strengthen the skills of those engaged in the entertainment and education industries.

Oral Literature

The Department undertakes research in Oral literary artefacts from Kenya, East Africa and  beyond. The research combines empirical fieldwork excursions with qualitative and theoretical application with a view to extending the archival and theoretical reach of what already exists in the realm of oral literary knowledge.

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