Mr Zakayo Amayi
The Chairman
Message from the Chairman
The Department of English, Literature, Journalism and Mass Communication (ELJMC) at Kibabii University is situated in the main Academic Block.
The department offers the following programmes: Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication, Bachelor of Education in English and Literature and Master of Arts in Comparative Literature. .
Believing that ELJMC is at the core of interpretation and dissemination of information, and, an agent in the socialisation, humanisation and harmonisation of the populace, we train people in all areas of English, Literature and Media Studies. Our training enables students to fit and work in both local and international environments.
The Department of English, Literature, Journalism and Mass Communication provides a welcoming and friendly environment for all students. Post-graduate students and staff share their work-in-progress in the monthly departmental seminars. Our department seeks to establish a vibrant English, Literature and Media Students Association (ELMSA) that will be committed to bringing all students together and organizing events such as seminars and poetry nights.
In responding to the needs to provide our students with an environment that helps them to have a global sense of citizenship, the department is looking into ways of partnering with both local and international organizations which will in short run accord students and staff an opportunity of taking part in exchange programmes.
Research Activities
The department hosts young and vibrant scholars. We have a committed team of senior lecturers, lecturers and tutorial fellows. Areas of specialization include, but are not limited to:
- Linguistics
- Communication Skills
- Literary Theory and Criticism
- Comparative Global Literatures
- Creative Writing
- Broadcast Media
- Print and New Media
- Corporate Communication
Academic Programmes
Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication – This programme is designed to train students in all aspects of communication and mass media including: broadcast, print media, corporate communications and new media.
Bachelor of Education (English and Literature) – The department offers courses in English and Literature in the service of Bachelor of Education.
For all undergraduate programmes, it is mandatory for students to pass both coursework (class attendance, continuous assessment tests and research paper) and the end of semester examinations.
MA in Comparative Literature – This is a flexible programme which is offered on full time basis and entails coursework, examination, research and thesis.
Study Mode
ELJMC Department is flexible and services undergraduate students in the regular programme and the school based programme.
Mode of Delivery
The lecture method is supplemented by tutorial presentations, term papers and other written assignments. Audio and video presentations, supervised original writing and theatre workshops are employed where applicable. Active interaction between student, lecturer and text is encouraged at all times.
Student Destinations
This is the department of choice for those interested in establishing themselves as linguists, literary critics, creative writers, communication and media practitioners. Indeed service industries such as teaching, publishing, print and electronic media are well served by English, literature and journalism graduates. Furthermore, training in English, literature and media studies enhances competence in professions that deal with interpersonal communication such as Human Resource Management, Corporate Affairs and Public Relations. Indeed a course in ELJMC sharpens communication skills in all spheres of life.
Members of Teaching Staff
The department comprises of a self-driven team whose members are:
- Dr. Henry Nandelenga
- Dr. Ben Nyongesa
- Dr. Joseph Juma Musungu
- Dr. Felix Ayioka Orina
- Mr. Zakayo I. Amayi
- Dr. Kennedy Simiyu Njasi
- Ms. Christine Namayi
- Ms. Irene Simiyu
- Mr. Makarios Wakoko
- Mr. Davis Mokaya
- Ms. Deborah Kisongochi
- Ms. Isabel Zattu
External Examiner
Our External Examiner is Dr. Justine Sikuku (Senior Lecturer, Department of Linguistics and Foreign studies,Moi University), Dr. Samuel Ndogo (senior lecturer in the Department of Literature, Theatre and Film Studies at Moi University) and Dr. Wilson Ugangu (Senor Lecturer, faculty of Media and Communication, Multimedia university).