Call for Abstracts: The Role of Literature in Peace Promotion and Conflict Resolution

The University of Nairobi, Department of literature, is proud to host an enlightening conference that explores the profound impact of literature on peace promotion and conflict resolution.

The conference recognizes literature as a bridge across cultures, a testament to our shared human experience. This conference will delve into the ways literature can be harnessed to promote peace and resolve conflicts, emphasizing its role in bridging divides and nurturing a collective human spirit.

Decoding China's Investments in Africa: The Case of Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway

The Institute for Development Studies (IDS) at the University of Nairobi hosted an insightful webinar to discuss China in Africa and Kenya: Financial Valuation of the KRC/SGR Project with Real Options. A diverse range of attendees tuned in to hear from Professor Ronald Michael Schramm of Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs thorough analysis of one of the biggest infrastructure projects in Kenya.

A Global Voice for Freedom: Literature’s Transformational Power

The University of Nairobi department of literature, co-organised with Amnesty International Kenya and the Kenya Diaspora Alliance (USA) hosted “Celebration of Kenyans Who Wrote for Freedom: The Relevance of Kenyan Freedom Writers and Academic Freedom,”  marked the end of a month-long celebration of freedom writing and academic freedom, coinciding with Madaraka Day and the recent milestones of two literary giants: Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s retirement from active teaching and Micere Githae Mugo’s first anniversary since passing away.