Department of Literature, Linguistics and Foreign Languages | Kenyatta University

About the Department

English literature, African literature, applied linguistics, French, German, Mandarin and language teaching methodology.

The department is part of the School of Law, Arts and Social Sciences at Kenyatta University. Our students benefit from experienced academic staff, well-equipped laboratories, access to the KU Jomo Kenyatta Memorial Library, and strong links with industry and professional bodies.

Academic Programmes

Key programmes offered within or related to this department. See the full school programme list for all offerings.

ProgrammeLevelDurationMin. Entry
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)Undergraduate4 YearsKCSE B+ | B+ in English
BA LiteratureUndergraduate4 YearsKCSE C+ | C+ in English
BA SociologyUndergraduate4 YearsKCSE C+
BA HistoryUndergraduate4 YearsKCSE C+ | C+ in History

Academic Staff

Chairperson: Dr. Mark Mutali Chetambe
Dr. Mark Mutali Chetambe
Lecturer & Chairperson
Drama & African Literature
Prof. Chege John Githiora
Professor
Sociolinguistics & Multilingualism
Prof. Phyllis W. Mwangi
Professor
Literature & Language Education
Prof. Joyce Wangia
Professor
African Literature
Prof. Kanana Fridah Erastus
Professor
Linguistics
Dr. Kenneth Kamuri Ngure
Lecturer
English Literature
Dr. Kisa A.D. Amateshe
Lecturer
Literature & Critical Studies
Dr. Mbugua Wa Mungai
Lecturer
Urban Culture & Language
Dr. Esther Katheu Mbithi
Lecturer
Literature & Gender Studies
Dr. Murimi Gaita
Lecturer
Literature
Dr. Justus Kizitos Siboe Makokha
Lecturer
African Literature & Drama
Dr. Muhia John Mugo
Lecturer
Linguistics
Dr. Yuvenalis Mukoya Mwairumba
Lecturer
Applied Linguistics
Dr. Oscar Macharia Maina
Lecturer
Literature
Dr. Douglas Macharia Mwangi
Lecturer
Linguistics
Dr. Anne Anyango Ajulu Okungu
Lecturer
Language & Communication
Dr. Kariuki N. Banda
Lecturer
Foreign Languages
Dr. Stephen Mutie
Lecturer
Literature
Dr. Eunice A. Nyamasyo
Lecturer
Literature
Dr. Emily Ogutu
Lecturer
Language Studies
Dr. Anna Miti Kula
Lecturer
Literature
Dr. Florence Nyarenchi
Lecturer
Literature
Dr. Hilda Kebeya
Lecturer
Literature
Dr. Purity M. Nthiga
Lecturer
Literature
Dr. Mwangi Gachara
Lecturer
Literature & Language
Dr. Nancy Ikaria
Lecturer
Literature
Dr. Jessica Khadi Gimode
Lecturer
Literature
Dr. Stephen Ochieng' Orago
Lecturer
Literature
Dr. Joshua Mulinge Itumo
Lecturer
Literature
Dr. Norah Bonareri Atambo
Lecturer
Literature
Dr. Peter Maina Wakarindi
Lecturer
Literature
Dr. Gatitu Kiguru
Lecturer
Literature
Dr. Loise Wamaitha Mwai
Lecturer
Literature
Dr. Milcah M. Chokah
Lecturer
Literature
Dr. Vincent O. Were
Lecturer
Literature
Dr. Dismas Nkezabera
Lecturer
French Literature
Dr. Lydia Wamuti
Lecturer
Literature
Dr. Anne N. Hinga
Lecturer
Literature
Dr. Faith S. Wambui Kariuki
Lecturer
Literature
Dr. Gloria Ajami Makokha
Lecturer
Literature
Dr. Jeremiah Mutuku Muneeni
Lecturer
Literature
Dr. Maurice Simbili Mwichuli
Lecturer
Literature
Ms. Florence Akinyi Owili
Tutorial Fellow
Literature
Mr. Charles Maina Gecaga
Tutorial Fellow
Literature
Mr. Laurent Ngendahimana
Tutorial Fellow
French Language
Mr. Richard Kiruri Gachie
Tutorial Fellow
Literature

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