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Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - 11:47

The University of Nairobi's Innovation Week officially commenced today, coinciding with France's National Day, La Fête Nationale (Bastille Day). Vincent and Caroline attended the opening event, which showcased a wide range of innovative ideas and technologies from various University of Nairobi

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Meghan signs visitor's book , Students listening  to the presentation , Staff and students engage in discussions , Group photo
Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 22:10

On July 2, 2026 the Department of Literature hosted Professor Meghan Ference, Assistant Professor at Brooklyn College (CUNY), for a one-day workshop with postgraduate students on her ethnographic study of Nairobi's matatu sector.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 21:12

On Tuesday 30th June 2026, The Department of Literature was delighted to welcome back veteran filmmaker, educator, and social justice activist Ron Mulvihill, who paid a courtesy visit to the department and met with the Chairperson, Professor Miriam Musonye.

Monday, June 29, 2026 - 18:06

The Department is pleased to acknowledge the generous support of the Embassy of France through the donation of equipment for the establishment of a French Language Employability Corner in the French Resource Centre.

 

The items received include a carpet, two tablet stands, a sofa

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The department of Literature Hosts Delegation from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

On Monday May 25 2026, the Department of Literature was honoured to host a delegation from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill’s (UNC) African Studies Center (ASC), alongside teachers from North Carolina schools, during their learning visit to Kenya held from 24th to 29th May 2026.

The courtesy visit provided a valuable opportunity for interaction and academic exchange between the visitors, lecturers, and students of the Department.

French Embassy Features University of Mayotte Masterclass Conducted at the University of Nairobi

Translation:

Ministry of Overseas Territories

The University of Mayotte is making significant progress in its international outreach with the University of Kenya.

On the sidelines of the “@Africa Forward Summit,” the University of Mayotte and the University of Nairobi signed a first agreement with a university in Africa, in the presence of Éléonore Caroit, Delegate Minister responsible for Francophonie, International Partnerships, and French Citizens Abroad, along with many notable figures from Mayotte.

University of Mayotte President Visits Department of Literature During Documentary Storytelling Master Class

On Monday, 12 May 2026, the President of University of Mayotte paid a courtesy visit to the Department of Literature during the ongoing Master Class in Documentary Storytelling.

The visit highlighted the growing academic collaboration and shared commitment to advancing creative storytelling, research, and cultural exchange through documentary practice. Participants in the master class had the opportunity to engage with the President and discuss the importance of documentary storytelling in preserving narratives and shaping public discourse.