About the Department

African history, archaeological studies, heritage management and oral tradition documentation. The department maintains strong industry and research partnerships and offers students access to well-equipped laboratories, digital resources and mentorship from experienced academics and practitioners.

Academic Programmes

The following programmes are offered within this department. Additional programmes may be available — see the school page for the full list.

ProgrammeLevelDurationMin. Entry
BA HistoryUndergraduate4 YearsKCSE C+ | C+ in History
BA LiteratureUndergraduate4 YearsKCSE C+ | C+ in English
BA SociologyUndergraduate4 YearsKCSE C+
BA EconomicsUndergraduate4 YearsKCSE C+ | C+ in Maths

Academic Staff

NameRankSpecialisation
Prof. Catherine AwuorHead of DepartmentDepartmental Lead
Full staff directory available from the department office. Contact history@ku.ac.ke for a complete staff list.

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