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Sunday, June 1, 2025 - 20:43

I had the rare privilege of talking with Ngúgi wa Thiong'o twice this year.

Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 14:06
The Department of Literature, in collaboration with Multan Production, is thrilled to host a full-day Masterclass today, Saturday, April 26th, 2025, at LT302, University of Nairobi Towers. This special event stems from an ongoing Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Nairobi and our Read more
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 13:35

The Department of Literature, in partnership with the Literature Students Association and AMKA, is currently hosting a Collaborative Literature Forum today, Saturday, April 26th, 2025, at UoN Towers, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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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BOOK LAUNCH (RIPPLES IN THE POOL)

🌟 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! 📚🎉

VISIT BY TABAN LO LIYONG

 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 .