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UON FRENCH STUDENTS CELEBRATE THE WORLD FRANCOPHONE DAY AT THE UN GIGIRI
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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STUDENT CONFERENCE: THE ROLE OF YOUTH IN PROMOTING PEACE AND HUMANITY
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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Student Exchange Program: Fred Kimotho’s Ongoing Experience at Humboldt University
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.

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Youth conference " Can Ubuntu Be Incorporated into Higher Learning "
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
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BOOK LAUNCH (RIPPLES IN THE POOL)

By vincentnyatuka on Mon, 06/10/2024 - 21:47
🌟 Mark Your Calendars! 📅✨ Join us for a mesmerizing evening of literature and conversation at the launch of "Ripples in the Pool" by the esteemed Rebeka Njau. 🗓 Date: June 14, 2024 ⏰ Time: 6 PM - 8 PM EAT 📍 Location: Alliance Française, Utalii Lane, Nairobi 🤝 Co-sponsored by: University of Nairobi, Department of Literature and RMV-23 🔗 RSVP now to secure your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/899220431517?aff=oddtdtcreator Spread the word and bring a friend! Let’s make this a night to remember! 📚🎉
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VISIT BY TABAN LO LIYONG

Taban Lo Liyong with Prof. Miriam Musonye

 Poet, academic and writer of fiction and literary criticism from South Sudan, Taban Lo Liyong, paid a courtesy call to the Department of Literature on Monday 9th February 2024.

Taban Lo Liyong has a long history of working at the University of Nairobi for several years, from 1968, first as a research fellow in the Institute of African Studies, then as a lecturer in the Department of Literature .

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