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 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 .

Today, the French embassy held a cocktail to mark the official launching of the France Alumni in Kenya. the event brought together representatives from public and private universities, Association of France Alumni in Kenya (AFRAKEN), Kenyan companies and the French Chamber of Commerce.

Today, the Department of Literature received students and pupils from Kathiani Girls High School and St. Jude Junior Secondary School in Makueni, who visited the French Resource Centre (CRKF).

Today, the Chairperson Literature attended a Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Consultative Forum held at at the Wangari Mathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies.

The Annual National French Workshop convened by the Kenya Association of  Teachers of French (K.A.T.F) in conjunction with the French Embassy in Kenya, was held on 28th-29th February 2024 at the University of Nairobi Towers. The event brought together officials from the French Embassy in Kenya, teachers from both primary and  secondary schools as well as public and private universities.

The University of Nairobi held its Faculty and Campus Students Association (FCSA) annual elections. The elections were held virtually on Friday March 25th, 2022.

There were three teams competing for FCSA office in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences FOASS; Team Success, Team Okuz and Team Integrity.

Team Integrity took the lead with a total of 1361 votes followed closely by Team Okuz with 1179 votes. The incoming Chairperson representing FOASS in FCSA is Peter Nguka.

The faculty of arts and social sciences was recognized during the performance and contracting awards through its various departments and the staff who work under it. This recognition was made to both teaching and non-teaching staff who have been exemplary in their performances.