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Prof. Phyllis W. Mwangi

Professor, Department of Literature & Linguistics

Home School of Law, Arts & Social Sciences Department of Literature & Linguistics Prof. Phyllis W. Mwangi

Prof. Phyllis W. Mwangi

Professor, Department of Literature & Linguistics

Academic Qualifications

Mbugua, P., Mwangi, P . & Nyamasyo, E. (2025). Investigating the Utilisation of Linguistic Codes in Print and Electronic Media to Raise Cancer Awareness in Kenya (2025). Journal of Cancer Education https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02629-8
Wakarindi, P., Mwangi, P . & Njoroge, M. (2022). Making it Clearer—Elaboration Strategies in Gikuyu, a Bantu Language. Journal of Languages, Linguistics and Literary Studies (JLLLS) Vol.2 No. 4, 2022. ISSN: 2788-4481(Print) 2788-4473 (Online)
Edinah, G., Mwangi, P. & Waweru, M. (2022) Structure of the Determiner Phrase in Ekegusii: A Minimalist Approach. Asian Journal of Social Science and Management Technology Vol.4, Issue.3 ISSN: 2313-7410 pp. 159-175
Ayieko, G. & Mwangi, P . (2022) Role of Social Networks, Attitude, and Motivation in Informal Foreign Language Learning: A case Study of the Tourism Industry in Mombasa County, Kenya. Journal of Communication and Cultural Trends. Vol 4 No. 1 4 (1). https://doi.org/10.32350/jcct.41.02
Mwangi, P. , Kiguru, G., Nthiga, P., & Kimuyu, C (2019) Language and Witchcraft as a Trade: Insights from Machakos County, Kenya. Journal of Organizations 23 (pp 59 – 77) ISSN: 2013-570X; EISSN: 1886-4171. http://www.revista- rio.org
Kiguru, G. and Mwangi, P and Nthiga, P. (2019) Bridging the Distance in Distance E-learning Msingi Journal of the Department of Educational Foundations, Volume 1( Issue 2, 2019) pp. 38-49
Nthiga, P. Kiguru, G. and Mwangi, P . (2019) Adult Education and Development: Lessons from Somaliland. Msingi Journal of the Department of Educational Foundations, Volume 1( Issue 1, 2019) pp. 18-34
Mwangi, P , and Amateshe M. (2018) “Negotiating Speech Handicap through African Languages.” PAC University Press
Njoroge, M., Mwangi, P., Ndung’u, R. and Orwenjo, D.(2014). Multilingualism and Education: The Critical Nexus. Multilingual Education Journal: a Springer Open Journal http://www.multilingual-education.com/content/4/1/10
Mwangi, P. , Njoroge, M. and Mose, E. (2013). Harmonizing the Orthographies of Bantu. Languages: The Case of Gikuyu and Ekegusii in Kenya. The University of Nairobi Journal of Language and Linguistics. Vol. 3. ISSN: 224-1655
Mwangi (2007) “The Stative Morpheme in Gikuyu: A Lexical Morphology Perspective” Occasional Papers in Language and Linguistics. Vol. 3
Mwangi (2007) “ The Adjectival Passive in Gikuyu”. Chemchemi International Journal of the school of Humanities and Social Sciences . Vol.4 No.1
Mwangi, P . (2001) “ The Syntax and Semantics of Morphological Causatives in Central Kenya Bantu ”. South African Journal of African Languages. No. 4

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Mwangi, P. and Kiguru, G. (2015). Advanced Theoretical Studies in Grammar . Nairobi: Kenyatta University Press
  2. Mwangi, P. and Wakarindi, M. (2020). Nairobi: Kenyatta University Press
  3. Mwangi, P ., Kiguru, G. and Nthiga, P. (2024). Vignette: Community Initiatives for the Use of Maa in Education in Kenya. In Multilingual Learning: Assessment, Ideologies and Policies in Sub-Saharan Africa. Edited by Reily, R., Chimbutane, J.C., Rubagumya, C. and Erling, E.J. Routledge Publishers
  4. Mbugua, P., Mwangi, P . & Nyamasyo, E. (2025). Investigating the Utilisation of Linguistic Codes in Print and Electronic Media to Raise Cancer Awareness in Kenya (2025). Journal of Cancer Education https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02629-8
  5. Wakarindi, P., Mwangi, P . & Njoroge, M. (2022). Making it Clearer—Elaboration Strategies in Gikuyu, a Bantu Language. Journal of Languages, Linguistics and Literary Studies (JLLLS) Vol.2 No. 4, 2022. ISSN: 2788-4481(Print) 2788-4473 (Online)
  6. Edinah, G., Mwangi, P. & Waweru, M. (2022) Structure of the Determiner Phrase in Ekegusii: A Minimalist Approach. Asian Journal of Social Science and Management Technology Vol.4, Issue.3 ISSN: 2313-7410 pp. 159-175
  7. Ayieko, G. & Mwangi, P . (2022) Role of Social Networks, Attitude, and Motivation in Informal Foreign Language Learning: A case Study of the Tourism Industry in Mombasa County, Kenya. Journal of Communication and Cultural Trends. Vol 4 No. 1 4 (1). https://doi.org/10.32350/jcct.41.02
  8. Mwangi, P. , Kiguru, G., Nthiga, P., & Kimuyu, C (2019) Language and Witchcraft as a Trade: Insights from Machakos County, Kenya. Journal of Organizations 23 (pp 59 – 77) ISSN: 2013-570X; EISSN: 1886-4171. http://www.revista- rio.org
  9. Kiguru, G. and Mwangi, P and Nthiga, P. (2019) Bridging the Distance in Distance E-learning Msingi Journal of the Department of Educational Foundations, Volume 1( Issue 2, 2019) pp. 38-49
  10. Nthiga, P. Kiguru, G. and Mwangi, P . (2019) Adult Education and Development: Lessons from Somaliland. Msingi Journal of the Department of Educational Foundations, Volume 1( Issue 1, 2019) pp. 18-34
  11. Mwangi, P , and Amateshe M. (2018) “Negotiating Speech Handicap through African Languages.” PAC University Press
  12. Njoroge, M., Mwangi, P., Ndung’u, R. and Orwenjo, D.(2014). Multilingualism and Education: The Critical Nexus. Multilingual Education Journal: a Springer Open Journal http://www.multilingual-education.com/content/4/1/10
  13. Mwangi, P. , Njoroge, M. and Mose, E. (2013). Harmonizing the Orthographies of Bantu. Languages: The Case of Gikuyu and Ekegusii in Kenya. The University of Nairobi Journal of Language and Linguistics. Vol. 3. ISSN: 224-1655
  14. Mwangi (2007) “The Stative Morpheme in Gikuyu: A Lexical Morphology Perspective” Occasional Papers in Language and Linguistics. Vol. 3
  15. Mwangi (2007) “ The Adjectival Passive in Gikuyu”. Chemchemi International Journal of the school of Humanities and Social Sciences . Vol.4 No.1
  16. Mwangi, P . (2001) “ The Syntax and Semantics of Morphological Causatives in Central Kenya Bantu ”. South African Journal of African Languages. No. 4

Books

Mwangi, P. (2010) Morphosyntactic Aspects of the Verb in Gikuyu: A Bantu Language . Germany :VDM Verlag Dr Muller GmbH& Co. KG:
Mwangi, P. et al. (2008) Distinction English for Primary Teacher Education . Nairobi :Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. et al. (Forthcoming) The Innovator Communications Level 1 and 2 . Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P . et al. (2025) Top Scholar KJSEA Revision English. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P . et al. (2024) Top Scholar English Grade 9 Student’s Book. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P . et al. (2024) Top Scholar English Grade 9 Teacher’s Book. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P . et al. (2023) Top Scholar English Grade 8 Student’s Book. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P . et al. (2023) Top Scholar English Grade 8 Teacher’s Book. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P . et al. (2022) Top Scholar English Grade 7 Student’s Book. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P . et al. (2022) Top Scholar English Grade 7 Teacher’s Book. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P . et al. (2021) Visionary English Activities. Grade 6 Learner’s Workbook. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P . et al. (2021) Visionary English Activities. Grade 6 Teacher’s Workbook. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P . et al. (2021) Visionary English Activities. Grade 5 Learner’s Workbook. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P . et al. (2021) Visionary English Activities. Grade 5 Teacher’s Workbook. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P . et al. (2021) Visionary English Activities. Grade 4 Learner’s Workbook. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P . et al. (2021) Visionary English Activities. Grade 4 Teacher’s Workbook. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. et al. (2018) Visionary English Literacy Activities. Grade 1 Learner’s Workbook. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. et al. (2018) Visionary English Literacy Activities. Grade 1 Teacher’s Book. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. et al. (2018) Visionary English Literacy Activities. Grade 2 Learner’s Workbook. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. et al. (2018) Visionary English Literacy Activities. Grade 2 Teacher’s Book. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. et al. (2018) Visionary English Literacy Activities. Grade 3 Learner’s Workbook. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. et al. (2018) Visionary English Literacy Activities. Grade 3 Teacher’s Book . Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. et al. (2017) Rwanda Senor 3 English Students’ Book . Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. et al. (2017) Rwanda Senor 3 English Teacher’s Book . Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. et al. (2016) Rwanda Senor 2 English Students ’Book . Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. et al. (2016) Rwanda Senor 2 English Teacher’s Book . Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. (2016) Cry No More . Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. (2016) P aying the Price . Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. et al. (2015) Flying Colours in English Composition for Secondary schools (2nd ed). Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. et al. (2014) Top Mark KCSE English Questions and Answers. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. et al. (2013) The Joy of Poetry. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. et al. (2011) Flying Colours in English Composition for Secondary schools. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P . et al. (2010) Mentor: Life skills Book 5 . Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. et al. (2010) Mentor: Life skills Book 4. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. et al. (2006) KCSE Revision English . Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. et al. (2005) Excelling in English Students’ Book 4 . Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. et al. (2005) Excelling in English Teacher’s Guide Book 4 . Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. et al. (2004) Excelling in English Students’ Book 3 . Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. et al. (2004) Excelling in English Teacher’s Guide Book 3 . Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. et al. (2004) Excelling in English Students’ Book 2 . Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. et al. (2004) Excelling in English Teacher’s Guide Book 2 . Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau:
Mwangi, P. et al. (2003) Excelling in English Students’ Book 1 . Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. et al. (2003) Excelling in English Teacher’s Guide Book 1 . Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
Mwangi, P. (2018). Edited the book: The Soldier’s Legacy
Mwangi, P. (2017). Edited the conference proceedings of Seeking Asylum in Kenya
Mwangi, P. et al. (2014) Edited the book: Multilingualism and Education in Africa: The State of the State of the Art. Cambridge Scholars Publishing.

Book Chapters

  1. Mwangi, P. & Kiguru, G. (2023). The Capacity to Assess and Treat Communication Disabilities in Kenya: Field-based Evidence. In print with Springer.
  2. Mwangi, P .,Kiguru, G. and Nthiga P. (2022) ‘The witch made me do it!’ A speech act analysis of the provocation defence in witch lynching cases in Kenya. In Language and the Law: Global perspectives in Forensic Linguistics from Africa and beyond. Part III Language As Evidence. South Africa: Africa Sun Media.
  3. Mwangi, P. , Kiguru, G. and Nthiga Purity (2018). The English Language and the Refugee Identity: Insights from Dadaab Refugee Camps. In When "Home" Means more than one Country: The Discursive (Re)construction of Identities in Transnational Communities . Germany: Lincom Europa.
  4. Mwangi, P. (2014). Exploiting our Linguistic Diversity to Promote Oral Skills . In Multilingualism and Education in Africa: The State of the state of the Art. London: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Conference Papers

  1. The Place of Communication Skills in the Workplace in Kenya (reviewed by International Journal of the Sociology of Language (IJSL)
  2. The Role of Textbooks in Mother Tongue Education: An Obstacle or an Aid to Learning?
  3. July, Rabat, Morocco. “ Communicating Climate Change: a Content Analysis of Selected Coursebooks for Junior School in Kenya.” Co-authored paper presented at the RC 25 ISA 2025 – “Language and Society” conference
  4. July, Rabat, Morocco . “ Impact of socio-cultural Discursive Construction of Mental Illness on Diagnosis and Management: Insights from Kenya.” Co-authored paper presented at the RC 25 ISA 2025 – “Language and Society” conference