Title:PhD. Position:  Lecturer Qualifications: B.A., M.A., Ph.D  (Kenyatta) Department : Kiswahili And African Languages, Contact Address: Kenyatta University,  P.O Box 43844, 00100 ,NAIROBI, Kenya. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Area Of Specialization: Historical and Current Development in Kiswahili, Second Language Learning, Phonology. Research Interests:  Kiswahili in Information Communication & Technology, Lexicography, Mother Language in Education, Language Use in Media, Bantu Tonology, Popular Songs in Kiswahili, Teaching Kiswahili for Special Needs, Kiswahili and Political Mobilization. ORCID ID:  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7236-3420 . Download full CV

Publications

Referred Journals

• Onyango, Jacktone Okello, Kihara, David (2021). AKS 317: Standardization of Kiswahili. (Learning Module: Competency Based Curriculum). Digital School of Virtual & Open Learning, Kenyatta University.
• Onyango, Jacktone Okello, Kihara, David and Kamau, Stephen (2020). AKS 409: Orthography and Lexicography. (Learning Module: Competency Based Curriculum). Digital School of Virtual & Open Learning, Kenyatta University.
• Onyango, Jacktone Okello and Mbaabu, Ireri (2020). “Teaching Mother Tongues in Kenya: The Role of Teacher Training.” In: Barasa, D., L. Mandillah, R. Auma, B. Mudogo and L. Anyonje (eds.) Indigenous Languages Matter for Development, Peace Building, and Reconciliation. (Published Proceedings of the International Mother Language Day (IMLD) Conference held on 19th – 21st February 2020, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega, Kenya, pg. 278 – 285). Kakamega: Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. ISBN: 978-9914-702-28-6    Downloaded from MMUST Digital Repository                                        http://r-library.mmust.ac.ke/123456789/1366 
• Onyango, J.O. (2019). “Matumizi ya Kiswahili katika Kuhamasisha Umma kuhusu Afya: Mtazamo wa Mawasiliano.” In: MWANGA WA LUGHA Journal, Vol. 3 No.1 pg. 27 – 39. (Editors: N. Ogechi & M. Kandagor). Journal of the Department of Kiswahili & other African Languages, Moi university, Eldoret, Kenya.    
•  Onyango, J.O. (2018). “Challenges of Translating a Translation: The Role of Language, Culture and Ideology in Shetani Msalabani.” In: MWANGA WA LUGHA Journal, Vol. 2 No. 2 pg. 149 – 165. (Editors: N. Ogechi & M. Kandagor). Journal of the Department of Kiswahili & other African Languages, Moi university, Eldoret, Kenya.    
• Odawo, M.A. and Onyango, J.O. (2016). “Kiswahili kama Chombo cha Kutangaza na Kuuza Vyombo vya Habari nchini Kenya.” In: MULIKA Journal Number 35, 2016 Pg. 87-97. (Editors: M.M. Mulokozi and Mussa M. Hans). Taasisi ya Taaluma za Kiswahili, University of Dar es Salaam. ISSN 0856-0129
• Onyango, J.O. (2004). “Tone Mapping and Tense in Olunyala Verbs.” In: MALILIME: Malawian Journal of Linguistics, NO. 4, 2004 Pg. 65 – 81. (Managing Editor: A.D. Mtenje). Centre for Language Studies, University of Malawi, Malawi. ISSN: 1562-1820
• Musau, P.M. and J.O. Onyango. (2002). “Uundaji wa Istilahi: Mapendekezo katika Kozi ya Lugha   ya Pili.” In: KISWAHILI Journal, Vol. 65 pg. 59 – 85. (Editor: Y.M. Kihore). Journal of the Insitute of Kiswahili Research, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Books and Books Chapters

• Onyango, J.O. (2017). “Kiswahili: Historia na Maendeleo.” Back Matter article in: Kamusi Kuu ya Kiswahili: Toleo la 2 (2017). Nairobi: Longhorn Publishers. pg. 1236-1247. ISBN: 978-9987-02-098-4
• Onyango, J.O. (2007). A Short Story entitled “Safari ya Tumaini.” In: King’ei, K. and J. Kobia (eds.) Likizo ya Mauti na Hadithi Nyingine. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau. pg. 25-31. ISBN: 978-9966-44-717-3 
• Onyango, J.O. (2007). An article entitled “Tatizo la Istilahi katika Ufundishaji wa Kiswahili kama Lugha ya Pili nchini Kenya: Mtazamo wa Kiisimu-jamii.” In: Senkoro, F.E.M.K. (ed.) Lugha na Fasihi ya Kiswahili Afrika Mashariki. Dar es Salaam: Taasisi ya Uchunguzi wa Kiswahili. pg. 129-136. ISBN: 998-7-442-15-3

Conference/Workshops/Seminar Papers

Conference Papers (Published)

• Onyango, J.O. and Mbaabu, I. (2020). “Teaching Mother Tongues in Kenya: The Role of Teacher Training.” In: Barasa, D., L. Mandillah, R. Auma, B. Mudogo and L. Anyonje (eds.) Indigenous Languages Matter for Development, Peace Building, and Reconciliation. (Published Proceedings of the International Mother Language Day (IMLD) Conference held on 19^th – 21^st February 2020, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega, Kenya, pg. 278 – 285). Kakamega: Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. ISBN: 978-9914-702-28-6    Downloaded from MMUST Digital Repository                                                                                                    http://r-library.mmust.ac.ke/123456789/1366
•  Mbaabu Ireri and Jacktone Onyango (2019). “Kiswahili na Maendeleo ya Afrika Mashariki.” In: Walibora, K. W., A. H. Kipacha and K. I. Simala (eds.) Kiswahili, Utangamano na Maendeleo Endelevu Afrika Mashariki. (Published Proceedings of the East African Kiswahili Commission (KAKAMA) Conference held on 6^th – 9^th September 2017 at Golden Tulip – Stone Town Boutique Hotel, Zanzibar (Tanzania), pg. 52 – 67). Zanzibar: Kamisheni ya Kiswahili ya Afrika Mashariki. ISBN: 978-9976-5-1653-1
• Onyango, J. O. (2014). “Kiswahili kama Lugha ya Mawasiliano katika Shughuli za Benki: Changamoto za Tafsiri.” In: Simala, I., L. Chacha and M. Osore (eds.) Miaka Hamsini ya Kiswahili Nchini Kenya. (Published Proceedings of the CHAKITA Conference held on 21^st – 23^rd August 2013 in Catholic University of Eastern Africa, pg. 107 – 112). Nairobi: Twaweza Communications. ISBN: 978- 9966-028-48-8 
• Onyango, J.O. (2005). “The Administration of University Examinations: Challenges and Prospects.” In: Bett, R. (ed.) Re-invigorating the University Mandate in a Globalising Environment: Challenges, Obstacles and Way Forward. (Published Proceedings of the DAAD Conference held on 26^th and 27^th May 2005 in Kenyatta University, pg. 78 – 90). Nairobi: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
• Onyango, J.O. (2005). “Universal Principles of Tone: The Interaction Between Verbal Mood and Tone Patterns in Olunyala.” In: Bett, R., C. Etzold and M.E. Muller (eds.) Across Borders: Benefiting from Cultural Differences. (Published Proceedings of the DAAD Conference held on 17^th and 18^th March 2005 in the University of Nairobi, pg. 132 – 149). Nairobi: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
• Onyango, J.O. (2000). “Jinsi ya Kuimarisha Kozi za Kiswahili katika Vyuo Vikuu nchini Kenya.” In: Njogu, K. et.al (eds.) Kiswahili Katika Karne ya Ishirini na Moja. (Published Proceedings of the Chama cha Kiswahili cha Taifa (CHAKITA) Conference held in September 1998 in Kenyatta University, pg. 121 – 128). Cape Town, South Africa: Centre for Advanced Studies of African Society. ISBN: 1-919799-53-2

Seminar Papers

• Onyango, J.O. 2007: “Research in African Languages   and its Contribution to the Achievement of Universal Primary Education.” A Paper based on Ph.D research findings presented at the Kenyatta University Postgraduate Seminar on 30^th March 2007.

Student Co-authored Publications

• Rais, Abdu Salim, Jacktone Onyango and Ireri Mbaabu (2019). “Uamilifu wa Kiswahili nchini Uganda: Tathmini ya Matumizi katika Asasi za Kijamii, Vihamasisho na Changamoto zake.” Katika: JAKIIKI: Jarida la Kimataifa la Isimu ya Kibantu (Toleo Maalumu la 2019) Uk. 129-149. (Mhariri Mkuu: D.P.B. Massamba; Wahariri wa Toleo Maalumu: Evans. E. Mbuthia na Clara Momanyi). Dar es Salaam: Kiswahili Development Ltd, ISSN 2619-8827
• Wamalwa Stephen, Pamela Ngugi and Jacktone Onyango (2016). “Tathmini ya Uwasilishaji wa Habari za Kiswahili katika Mtandao wa Swahilihub.” In: Mwita, L.C. (ed.) Kiswahili na Utandawazi. (Published Proceedings of the CHAKITA Conference held in 2014 in the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, pg.217 – 226). Nairobi: Twaweza Communications. ISBN: 978-9966-028-62-4
• Mwangi Leah, Leonard Chacha and Jacktone O. Onyango (2014). “Changamoto za Kujifunza Kirai Nomino cha Kiswahili Miongoni mwa Wanafunzi: Mchango wa Vitabu vya Kozi Vilivyoidhinishwa.” In: Simala, I., L. Chacha and M. Osore (eds.) Miaka Hamsini ya Kiswahili Nchini Kenya. (Published Proceedings of the CHAKITA Conference held on 21^st – 23^rd August 2013 in Catholic University of Eastern Africa, pg. 93 – 104). Nairobi: Twaweza Communications. ISBN: 978- 9966-028-48-8