Title/Qualifications:PhD  Department/Unit/Section: Literature, Linguistics and Foreign Languages Contact Address: P.O. BOX. 17952-20100, NAKURU Mobile: +254721360112 Email : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Position: Lecturer Area of Specialization: Applied Linguistics Research Interests: Genre Analysis, Discourse Analysis, Language and media  Download Full CV

Papers Published

• Mwai, L.W. (2008) The Potential Impact of Panel Discussion Programmes: The Role of the Moderator, The Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, USA.
• Kinuthia,J.W., Mutiti,Y.J.K., Wathika, L.N., Mwai, L.W., (2016) Analysis of Language Used in Gikuyu Marriage Negotiations Discourse International Journal of Linguistics.

Unpublished Paper ( Under Review)

• Mwai, L.W., Maroko, G.M., Orwenjo, D.O., Ogutu, E.A. (2019) Questions Typology in Kenyan TV Argumentative Talkshows, Dialogue and Discourse.

Seminars and Workshops Attended

• Post graduate Seminar- presented research findings on A genre Analysis of Selected Argumentative Radio and TV Talkshows in Kenya at Kenyatta University.
• Linguistics Circle Seminar- Presented a seminar paper on Questions Typology in Selected Argumentative Radio and TV Talkshows in Kenya in the English and Linguistics Department, Kenyatta University.
• Effective Complaints Management by Ethics and Integrity Institute- Sunset Hotel Kisumu