Title/Qualifications: Dr. (Ph.D) Department/Unit/Section: Kiswahili and African Languages Contact Address: 43844-00100 Nairobi Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Position: Lecturer Area of Specialization: Kiswahili Language and Literature, Disability in Literature, Stylistics Research Interests: Kiswahili Literature, Media and Communication Google Scholar: ‪DR. BETH N. MUTUGU - ‪Google Scholar ORCID ID: Beth Mutugu (0000-0002-0961-1516) - ORCID | Connecting Research and Researchers Download full CV

Publications

Refereed Journals

• Mutugu, B. N. (2019) Taswira ya Ulemavu wa Akili kama Mtindo wa Uzinduzi wa Jamii: Usawiri wa Mzee Gae katika Riwaya ya Dunia Mti Mkavu ya S.A. Mohamed  in KIOO CHA LUGHA , Jarida la Taasisi ya Taaluma za Kiswahili (Journal  of the Institute of Kiswahili Studies). VOL .17  pp 132-150.

Books and Books Chapters

• Mutugu, B.N. (2011). A Feministic Stylistic Approach to the Swahili Fiction of Ben Mtobwa (2011), in East African Literature : Essays on Written and Oral Literature, (Eds) Makhoha J. S., Kabaji E, & Dipio D. Berlin:Logos Verlag ISSN: 3832528164

Conference Presentations

• Mutugu, B. & Osore, M. (2019). Athari za Ulevi katika Mshikamano wa Kijamii: Uchanganuzi wa Wahusika Teule katika Riwaya ya Dunia Mti Mkavu (S. A. Mohamed) na Rosa Mistika (E. Kezilahabi), katika  Lugha na Fasihi katika Mshikamano wa Kitaifa na Uwiano. (Wah) Kobia, Kandagor na Mwita (2019)  uk. 239-250

Other Publications/ Awaiting Publication

• Mutugu, B. (2021). Matumizi ya Mihadarati ni zao la Mazingira: Mfano wa Mhusika Haji katika Riwaya ya Dunia Mti Mkavu (S. A. Mohamed). CHAKAMA
• Mutugu, B. N. (?). Motifu ya Mawaidha Katika Tawasifu ya Nasikia Sauti ya Mama (K. Walibora). (Mulika)
• Mutugu B. N. (2021). Matumizi ya Tanzu za Fasihi Simulizi Katika Tawasifu ya Nasikia Sauti ya Mama (K. Walibora). CHAKITA
• Munuku, A. Mutugu, B & Ngugi, P.  (2021). Kiswahili kwa Wanahabari: Kwa Vyuo vya Uanahabari na Mawasiliano. Dar es Salaam: TATAKI
• Mutugu, B. N & Kaui, M. T  (Wah).  (2021): Diwani ya Mke Mwana na Hadithi Nyingine. Nairobi: Storymoja Publishers.-

Research

• Mutugu, B. (2019). Taswira za Ulemavu kama Mtindo katika Riwaya Teule za Said Ahmed Mohamed na Euphrase Kezilahabi . Ph. D  Thesis
• Mutugu,  B. (2001). Makosa ya Kileksia  katika Insha na Chanzo Chake: Uchunguzi wa Shule Tano za Upili Wilayani Kiambu. M.A. Thesis .

Conferenced/Workshops/Seminars Attended

Conferences

• 19^th February 2021- Virtual Conference Organized by CHAKITA (Kenya) entitled Kiswahili na Siasa Barani Afrika.
• 7^th- 8^th November 2019- International Conference organized by Chama cha Kiswahili cha Afrika Mashariki (CHAKAMA) at Maasai Mara University. I presented a paper titled: ‘Matumizi ya Mihadarati ni Zao la Mazingira: Mfano wa Mhusika Haji katika Riwaya ya Dunia Mti Mkavu (S.A. Mohamed)’
• 8^th- 9^th August 2019- International Conference organized by Chama cha Kiswahili cha Taifa (CHAKITA) at Karatina University. I presented a Paper titled: ‘Tabia ya Ubakaji Hubainisha Wanajamii Kijinsia:Uchunguzi wa Riwaya ya Dunia Uwanja wa Fujo na Kichwamaji (E. Kezilahabi)’
• 15^th – 16^th  October 2015- International Conference organized by  Chama cha Kiswahili cha Afrika Mashariki (CHAKAMA)  at the Mount Kenya University (MKU), Thika.
• 21^st- 23^rd August 2013- International conference organized by Chama cha Kiswahili cha Taifa (CHAKITA) at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA). I presented a paper titled: ‘Maonyesho ya Mitindo ya Mavazi na Mashindano ya Urembo: Fasihi Simulizi ya Kisasa?’
• 10^th- 12^th 2011- International conference organized by Chama cha Kiswahili cha Taifa (CHAKITA) at Lenana House, Nairobi. I presented a paper titled ‘Nafasi ya mwanamume katika Vifungu vyaUfahamu vya Kitabu cha Pili cha Wanafunzi cha Chemchemi’.

Workshops Attended

• 15^th June 2020- 13th July 2020- Virtual Onsite Training Workshop on Research and Grants Management – organized by the Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA).
• 22^nd February 2019- Training Workshop  For Trainer of Trainers (TOT) For Staff Mentors & Facilitators Growing Leaders Programme organized by  The Directorateof Career and Development & Mentorship Programmes at the Business and Students Centre , Kenyatta University.
• 24^th-26^th June 2013 – Workshop on Evaluation on Teaching Methodology and Pedagogy  in Higher Education organized by the Centre of Excellence, Kenyatta University.
• March  2013- Workshop For Trainer of Trainers (TOT) on Drug and Substance Abuse for Staff mentors Organized by The Directorate of Mentorship Programme, at  Kenyatta University, Mombasa Campus

Seminars Attended

• 9^th December 2019 - Attended a Post –Graduate Seminar for the Ph. D graduands at the 47^th  Graduation Ceremony of Kenyatta University.
• 30^th September 2015- Attended a Seminar facilitated by Prof. Austin Bukenya on ‘Effective Strategies of Teaching Literature’. The seminar was organized by the Kiswahili Department, Kenyatta University.
• 23^rd March 2013- Kenyatta University student mentors retreat at KFEET centre, Karura which was organized by the Mentoring Directorate of Kenyatta University
• 26^th September 2011- A seminar for staff mentors organized by the the Mentoring Programme Directorate of Kenyatta University at the Business Centre, Kenyatta University.