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DR. HILDA KEBEYA

C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E

1.0PERSONAL DATA

1.1 Full Name:Hilda Udali KebeyaOmondi

1.2 Current Position:Lecturer, Department of English & Linguistics, Kenyatta University.

1.3Date of birth:June 16th 1967.

1.4Marital Status:Married with three children

1.5Contacts:Cellphone: 0722311064/0735107984.

1.6Email:,

Tel: Office+254-020-8710901 Ext. 4112

1.7Languages: English, Swahili and Lulogooli.

1.8Citizenship: Kenyan from Kakamega County.

1.9Gender:Female

2.0QUALIFICATIONS

2.1Academic Qualifications

InstitutionYear Attainment

Kenyatta University2008Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Kenyatta University 1997Master of Arts (M.A.)

Kenyatta University 1990Bachelor of Arts (Upper Second).

Mukumu Girls’ School1986K.A.C.E (3 Principals, 1 Subsidiary).

Kaimosi Girls’ School1984K.C.E. (Division I).

EregiGirls’ Primary Boarding1980C.P.E. (36 points, All As).

2.2Titles of Doctorate and MAdissertations

2.2.1Ph.D. thesis

Kebeya H.U. (2008) - Linguistic Accommodation and Code-Switching during Luo/Luyia and Luo/Gusii contact.

2.2.2M.A. thesis

Kebeya H.U. (1997) - Investigating Linguistic Accommodation between two Luyia dialects: Logooli and Lwitakho.

2.3Professional Courses

2.3.1May 2016- Third training session on Turnitin Antiplagiarism Software, at the Post Modern Library, Kenyatta University.

2.3.2May 2015- Training on plagiarism software at the Post Modern Library, Kenyatta University.

2.3.3Sept.- Oct. 2014- E-learning training of academic staff by Centre for Teaching Excellence and Evaluation, Kenyatta University.

2.3.4Feb 2014 –Training of Trainers course on the Use of Smart-board in Teaching by Centre for Teaching Excellence and Evaluation, Kenyatta University.

2.3.5May –Nov 2013- Training on Teaching Methodology by Centre for Teaching Excellence and Evaluation, Kenyatta University.

3.0FELLOWSHIPS/AWARDS

Title / Organization / Date / Outcome
Tutorial Fellowship / Kenyatta University / March 1998 / Successful
Nominee for Ph.D. scholarship / DAAD / 2001/2002 / Unsuccessful

Table 1: List of fellowships/awards

4.0 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY/WORK EXPERIENCE

4.1 Teaching at the University

DatePositionDepartmentInstitution

2003–to-dateLecturer English & LinguisticsKenyatta university

2002- 2003Assistant LecturerEnglish & LinguisticsKenyatta university

1998– 2001 Tutorial-Fellow English & LinguisticsKenyatta university

4.2Duties performed at Kenyatta University

  • Teaching ofundergraduate and postgraduate courses (regular/school based/DVSOL).
  • Set, administer, mark process C.A.T.S and examinations.
  • Supervise graduate students.
  • Advice and mentor students.
  • Undertake research.
  • Attend workshops, seminars and conferences.
  • Attendofficial university meetings and functions

4.3Summary of units that I teach (Undergraduates level)

  • AEN 200: Introduction to Phonetics & Phonology
  • AEN 202: Phonology of English
  • AEN 303: Second Language Learning
  • AEN 300: Phonetic and Phonological Analysis
  • AEN 401: Varieties of English
  • AEN 402: English Semantics & Pragmatics
  • AEN 403: Sociolinguistics

4.4Summary of the units that I teach (Postgraduate level)

  • AEN 802: Linguistic Field Methods.
  • AEN 803: Sociolinguistics.
  • AEN 819: Phonology.
  • AEN 820: Morphology.
  • AEN 823: Semantics.
  • AEN 816: Language Variation & Function.
  • AEN 825: Language & Culture.

4.5Other Work Experience

YearPositionInstitution

2012-2014 Part-time Lecturer Mount Kenya University.

2001- 2003Part-Time Lecturer University of Nairobi.

1999-2005Part-time Lecturer Catholic University of Eastern Africa. 1997 - 1990 TSC Teacher (TSC No. 304713).

5.0ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1At the University Level

YearPositionInstitution

2010-2012Departmental Examinations CoordinatorKenyatta University

2008-2010: Departmental Examinations CoordinatorKenyatta University

5.2At the Departmental Level

YearPositionInstitution

2015-to-dateDeputy Chair, Dept. Postgraduate Comm. Kenyatta University

2013Member of Shortlisting Committee of job applicants Kenyatta University

2012-to-date:Member of Students’ Advisory Committee Kenyatta University

2011Member of Shortlisting Committee of job applicants Kenyatta University

2001- 2007: ChairDept. Linguistic Circle Seminars Kenyatta University

2003-2007Deputy Chair Dept. Exams committee Kenyatta University

2003- 2011:Member of Staff Welfare Committee Kenyatta University

2003- to-date:Member of Registration Committee Kenyatta University

1998- 2007:Member of ExaminationsCommittee Kenyatta University

6.0POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION

6.1Completed

S/N / Name / Registration No. / Title of thesis/project / Degree/Institution / Dept. / Status
1. / Muriithi Gemma / C50/11114/2004 / Speech Accommodation between Chuka and Imenti speakers living within Chuka town. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Graduated in Dec. 2006.
2. / Gitonga Joshua / C50/17433/2005 / English/Swahili/Kimeru Code-Switching: a Structural Perspective / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Graduated in July 2008.
3. / Mikwa Kimathi
Josphat / C50/CE/15571/2005 / Variation in Register in Six Social Network Groups in Meru. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Graduated in Dec. 2008.
4. / Ndegwa Fredrick / C50/12380/2004 / Functions and Patterns of Code-Switching in Nairobi based Radio Stations. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Graduated in July 2009
5. / Ombati Jane
Monyangi / C50/10120/2007 / A comparison of descriptive English Compositions of Visually Impaired and Sighted Students in Kenyan Sec. Schools / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Graduated in December 2009
6. / Kailiti Hellen / C50/11183/2006 / The contextualization of Lexical Items in Achebe’s Arrow of God. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Graduated in December 2010
7. / Omai Maina / C50/CE/15573/2005 / Morphological & Syntactic Errors in the Spoken English of form two students in two schools in Gucha district, Nyanza Province. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Graduated in December 2010
8. / Kandie Vitalis / C50/CE/11179/2006 / Translationof Neologisms: A case study of Kalenjin Radio Broadcasters. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Graduated in December 2010
9. / Mary Gathoni Ngugi / C50/10480/2007 / An Investigation of Word Recognition Skills by Class four learners in Ruiru Municipality. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Graduated in December 2010
10. / Chogo Susan
Imali / C50/CE/11180/2006 / A Variationist Approach to the study of selected consonants during Logooli, Nyore &Bukusu Contact. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Graduated in July 2012
11. / Ng’ang’a Cecilia Wangari / C50/CE/11918/2008 / Communication Strategies in a Multilingual community: a case of Mchana Coffee Estate in Kiambu County. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Graduated in July 2012
12. / Osoro Ronald / C50/CE/11896/2008 / Code Switching Patterns in media discourse: a case of selected programmes of Egesa FM Radio Station. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Graduated in December 2012
13. / Martin Makokha / C50/20250/2010 / Phonological Variation in Lukhayo dialect of the Luhya language in Kenya. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Graduated in December 2013
14. / Christine Atemo Nyong’a / C50/10435/2008 / A Sociolinguistic study of the structure of an Emerging Sheng among Matatu Crew in Nakuru town, Kenya. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Graduated in July 2014
15. / William Wanjala / C50/12629/2009 / Interdialect Maintenance and Shift in the contact of Lubukusu and Lutachoni Contact. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Graduated in Dec. 2014
16. / Chebon Kiprop Philip / C50/CE/23432/10 / Lexical Variation in Kalenjin: A social Network Approach. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Graduated in Dec. 2014.
17. / Miriti Kabarua James / C50/CE/14561/2009 / Lexical Accommodation between Igembe and Tigania dialects in Maua town in Meru County, Kenya. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Graduated in Dec. 2014
18. / Petronilla Gitonga / C50/CE/14016/2009 / Lexical Variation in Kiimenti Nouns as Spoken in meru County, Kenya. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Graduated in Dec. 2014
19. / Likuyani Eric Muhati / C50/23823/2011 / A Morphosyntactic analysis of a Regional Variety of Kiswahili spoken in Kakamega County: A Variationist Approach. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Graduated in July 2015
20. / Mwaniki Alvin / C50/CE/11119/2006 / Morphological Structures and Classification of Neologisms in Ngugi wa Thiong’o’sMurogi wa Kagogo. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Graduated in Dec. 2015
21. / Maisiba Ombasa Joseph / C50/20243/2010 / Forms of politeness in Ekegusii: A Sociolinguistic Perspective / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Graduated in Dec 2015.
22. / M’mbohi Walter Mondela / C50/CE/15574/2005 / An analysis of the Use of Language in Casual conversations in Social places: A case study of male football viewers. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Graduated in July 2016.
23. / Wamakobe Ogutu Dolphine / C50/CE/11452/2007 / Analysis of Non-verbal Cues among the Abasamia community of Busia County, Kenya. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Graduated in July 2016.
24. / Esther Mokeria Ong’eta / C50/CE/28206/2011 / An Analysis of Adverbal Elements in Ekegusii: A Minimalist approach. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Graduated in July 2016.

Table 2:List of 24 postgraduate supervisees who have completed and graduated. Students whose details are in italicsandbold print did a thesis while the rest did a project.

6.2Ongoing Masters Supervision

S/N / Name / Registration No. / Title of thesis/project / Degree/Institution / Dept. / Status
1. / Abaya
Karen Vudembu / C50/24260/2013 / Verbal Extensions in Lulogooli: A Minimalist perspective. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Writing the proposal
2. / Amboka Julia Omuroka / C50/CE/26086/2011 / A Pragmatic analysis of the language of Sexuality Counselors in Buchenya Girls School / Master of Arts – Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Writing the Proposal
3. / Chepchirchir Hellen / C50/CE/24425/ 2012 / Language Change: Lexical Expansion in Kipsigis / Master of Arts – Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Writing the Proposal
4. / Cheptile Emma / C50/CE/27559/2013 / Dynamism of Taboo and Euphemistic words in Marakwet language. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Writing the Proposal
5. / Kabare Timothy Peter / C50/26140/2013 / Language Obsolescence among the Suba in contact with Luos. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Has defended Proposal.
6. / Karanja David Mwaura / C50/CE/24257/2013 / Language Shift among school going teenage Kikuyu Migrants in Eldoret Municipality, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Writing the proposal
7. / Kariuki Tabitha Wangari / C50/CE/20247/2010 / Vocabulary Expansion: Morphological Processes Involved in Deriving Terms Used in Fashion and Design / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Data collection stage
8. / Keffa Njeri Rosemary / C50/26671/2013 / Language choice by bilingual Gikuyu speakers in cosmopolitan and Non-cosmopolitan settings in Kenya / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Has defended the proposal
9. / Kiplangat Cheruiyot
Harrison / C50/CE/22837/2011 / Sexism in Selected Kalenjin Secular Songs. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Writing the proposal
10. / Kirui
Philemon / C50/CE/28455/2013 / Nativisation of Swahili Loanwords into Kipsigis: an Optimality Theory Approach. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Writing the proposal
11. / Kithuva
Victoria Ndinda / C50/CE/10426/2008 / Effects of teaching Oral Skills on Fluency in Spoken English in Secondary Schools in Machakos County. / Master of Arts – Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Writing the Proposal
12. / Kubwa
Halifan Sophia / C50/CE?23439/2010 / Politeness Strategies in intercultural Communication Discourse: Business People and their Clientele at Biashara Street in Mombasa county, Kenya. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Has written first draft of the dissertation
13. / Langat
Nancy / C50/KER/CE/28740/2013 / Critical Discourse Analysis of news Articles on the Garissa University Attack in selected Kenyan newspapers. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Writing the Proposal
14. / Machani Abraham / C50/CE/25338/2013 / Linguistic outcomes of Sabaot/Kiswahili/ contact in Mt. Elgon Subcounty, Bungoma County. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Has defended proposal.
15. / Mainga
Kwamboka
Gladys / C50/26279/2011 / The Impact of Using Mother Tongue on Education Performance at Lower Primary School level in Selected Schools in Kisii County. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / At the final draft of dissertation
16. / Mutemi Serah Nduku / C50/23154/2010 / Lexical features Evident during Kamba/Orma contact in Kitui. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Has defended Proposal
17. / Mwaka Elizabeth Lilly / C50/CE/24461/2010 / Phonological processes in Sheng spoken by secondary school students in Laikipia county. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Data collection stage
18. / Mwangi Lydia Wanjiku / C50/CE/25531/2014 / Variation in Gikuyu Orthography: a Survey of selected Vowels. / Master of Arts – Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Writing the Proposal
19. / Nyarotso
Eric / C50/CE/24444/2012 / The Impact of Code Switching in Christian Sermons in Mumias: Convenience or incompetence? / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Writing the proposal
20. / Olinda Fredrick / C50/CE/24465/2012 / Patterns and Functions of Code Switching among the Boda Boda operators in Mumias Town. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Writing the proposal
21. / Sindani
Mercy / C50/CE/14012/2009 / The Use of Code Switching and Non-Verbal Cues in the teaching of English in selected lower primary schools in Migori County / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Writing the proposal
22. / Wambua, Emmanuella Muthio, / C50/22835/2011 / A socio-semantic approach to Kamba naming patterns in Kitui county, Kenya. / Master of Arts – Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Writing the Proposal

Table 3:List of Ongoing Masters Supervision.

6.3Ongoing Ph.D. Supervision

S/N / Name / Registration No. / Title of thesis/project / Degree/Institution / Dept. / Status
1. / Moses Olenyo Malande / C82/10410/2008 / Linguistic manipulation in Kenyan politics: the Semantics and political discourses inherent in Kenyan political party names, symbols and slogans. / Ph.D. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Writing the First draft of the dissertation.
2. / Likuyani Eric Muhati / C82/31589/2015 / Language Change: Koineisation of the Kiswahili spoken in the Luyia speech community / Ph. D degree – Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Data collection stage

Table 4: List of Ongoing Ph.D. Supervision.

6.4 Examination of postgraduate theses/membership to board of examiners at the Graduate School

S/N / Name / Registration No. / Title of thesis/project / Degree/Institution / Dept. / Duties & Date
1. / Kailiti Hellen / C50/11183/2006 / The contextualization of Lexical Items in Achebe’s Arrow of God. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Internal Examiner of thesis in Feb. 2010.
2. / Henry Simiyu Nandalenga / C82/20063/2010 / Constraint Interaction in the Syllabic Phonology of Lubukusu: An Optimality Theory Account. / Ph.D. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Internal Examiner of thesis in Aug. 2013.
3. / Josephine Maingi / E83/10944/2007 / Strategy Use in Reading Instruction: Language Teachers’ perceptions and Practices in Enhancing Learners’ Reading proficiency in Secondary Schools in Kenya. / Ph.D. degree- Kenyatta University / Educational Communication & Technology Dept. / Internal Examiner of thesis in July 2014
4. / Marie Immaculate Ndayimirije / E83EA/24381/2011 / The English Language Curriculum for State Primary Schools in Burundi: An Appraisal of its Adequacy and Implementation. / Ph.D. degree- Kenyatta University / Educational Communication & Technology Dept. / Board member of defensein Oct. 2015
5. / Likuyani Eric Muhati / C50/23823/2011 / A Morphosyntactic analysis of a Regional Variety of Kiswahili spoken in Kakamega County: A Variationist Approach. / M.A. degree- Kenyatta University / English & Linguistics / Board member of defense in January 2015
6. / Mary Nasambu Masika / C50/CE/11907/2008 / An Investigation of Lexical Variation in the Spoken Lubukusu in Bungoma County / MA degree, Kenyatta University / English and Linguistics / Internal examiner of thesis in Feb 2016

Table 5:List of theses examined and defenses attended at graduate school.

7.0CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS

7.1Participation in Seminars,Conferences & Workshops

7.2Seminars

S/N / Presenter / Date / Topic / Time / Venue(Kenyatta University)
1. / Nancy Hornberger, University of Pennsylvania / July 2010 / Academic Publication / 10.00 AM / English Resource Center
2. / Amanda J. Lalley, University of Pennsylvania, USA / January 2012 / Research Issues in Literacy / 11AM – 12 NOON / English Resource Center
3. / Michael Marlo, University of Missouri, U.S.A. / January 2016 / Combatting language endangerment through linguistic documentation / 11AM – 12 NOON / English Resource Center

Table 6: List of seminars attended

7.3Conference Papers Presented

S/N / Author / Date / Theme / Title / Venue
1. / Hilda Kebeya / 22nd – 23rd July 2010 / International Conference on Multilingualism. Theme: Multilingualism and Education: Global Practices, Challenges and the Way Forward. / Costs and Benefits of Linguistic Choices in Intergroup Interaction in Western Kenya. / Nairobi, Kenya.
2. / Martin Makokha, Hilda Kebeya, Adelaide Bwire, Fridah Kanana. / 6th -8th Aug. 2014 / The International Conference on African Languages and Literatures in the 21st Century. Theme: From Asmara 2000 to Nairobi 2014: New Horizons and trends in African Languages and Literatures. / An Intra-dialectal Analysis of Luhya: Backwash Effects on Language Learning / Teaching. / Nairobi, Kenya.
3. / Kiprop Philip & Kebeya Hilda / 11th – 13th Feb 2015 / International Conference on Foreign Languages and Literature. Theme: Foreign Languages in Africa in the 21st Century: Opportunities and Challenges. / Variation of Nouns and Verbs among Initiated and Uninitiated Speakers of Tugen . / Nairobi, Kenya.
4. / Osoro Ronald & Kebeya Hilda / 11th – 13th Feb 2015 / International Conference on Foreign Languages and Literature. Theme: Foreign Languages in Africa in the 21st Century: Opportunities and Challenges. / Code Switching Patterns in Media Discourse: A Case of Egesa FM Radio Station / Nairobi, Kenya.
5. / Gladys Mainga, Leonard Omwenga, Timothy Kabare & Kebeya Hilda / 11th – 13th Feb 2015 / International Conference on Foreign Languages and Literature. Theme: Foreign Languages in Africa in the 21st Century: Opportunities and Challenges. / Whose test is it? / Nairobi, Kenya.
6. / Petronilla Gitonga, Hilda Kebeya & Martin Njoroge / 11th – 13th Feb 2015 / International Conference on Foreign Languages and Literature. Theme: Foreign Languages in Africa in the 21st Century: Opportunities and Challenges. / Lexical Varition of Kiimenti as spoken in Meru County, Kenya / Nairobi, Kenya
7. / Kebeya, Hilda & Osoro Ronald / 24th-27th June 2015 / Kisii University 2nd International Interdisciplinary Conference. Theme: Africa looking East or West / Rethinking the Official Language Policy: The Case of East Africa and Southeast Asia. / Kisii University, Eldoret Campus, Kenya.
8. / Kebeya Hilda & Itumo Joshua / 27th-30th Oct. 2015 / The 2nd ASELER International Conference in English Language Education. Theme: Shifting Paradigms in English Language Teaching (ELT) and Language Teacher Education (LTE) in Diverse Environments. / Language learning and Culture: Some lessons for Teachers of English in ESL Classrooms. / Sirikwa Hotel Eldoret, Kenya
9. / Itumo Joshua & Kebeya Hilda / 27th-30th Oct. 2015 / The 2nd ASELER International Conference in English Language Education. Theme: Shifting Paradigms in English Language Teaching (ELT) and Language Teacher Education (LTE) in Diverse Environments. / Towards the Teaching of Kenyan English Accent in Kenyan Schools. / Sirikwa Hotel, Eldoret, Kenya
10. / Hilda Kebeya, Lily Mwaka, Fridah Kanana. / 11th-13th Dec 2015 / The 2nd African Urban Youth Language (AUYL) Conference. Theme: Translingual Practices, Gestures, Media, Style. / Sheng: Reflections on its Structure and Attitudes / Nairobi, Kenya.
11. / Hilda Kebeya, Peter Kodjo, Fridah Kanana. / 11th-13th Dec 2015 / The 2nd African Urban Youth Language (AUYL) Conference. Theme: Translingual Practices, Gestures, Media, Style. / The Use of Sheng in Popular Music in Kenya. / Nairobi, Kenya.
12. / Fridah Kanana, Gladys Mainga, Hilda Kebeya, Leonard Omwenga, Timothy Kabare / 11th -13th Dec 2015 / The 2nd African Urban Youth Language (AUYL) Conference. Theme: Translingual Practices, Gestures, Media, Style. / Functions of Urban Youth Language in New Media: The Case of Sheng / Nairobi, Kenya.
13. / Hilda Kebeya / 22nd – 26th August 2016 / 1st Biennial Conference on the state of higher education in Kenya. Theme: Quality University Research and Innovation. / Promoting Academic Integrity: A Survey of selected Postgraduate programs at Kenyatta University. / Nairobi Kenya

Table 7: List of Conference papers presented

7.4Workshops

  1. 16th-17th May 2016: Presented paper entitled “Tone in Lulogooli” at a Workshop organized by a visiting Prof. Michael Marlo (University of Missouri) at Kenyatta University. THEME:TONE IN AFRICAN LANGUAGES.
  2. 29/10/2015 Facilitator at a Workshop Held by ASELER (Association of English Language Educators and Researchers) and KICD (Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development) at Sirikwa Hotel, Eldoret. THEME: THE STATE OF ELT (ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING) IN THE CLASSROOMS IN KENYA.
  3. 17th-19th Nov. 2010 Participant in a Curriculum Review workshop by the Dept. of English & Linguistics of Kenyatta University at Garden Hotel, Machakos.Participant in two Workshops on English Literacy Norms (ELN) held from 21st to 22nd March 2007 (at Utalii Hotel) and October 16th2008 (at KUCC, Kenyatta University Conference Centre). Funded by Rockfeller Foundation through their programmeQUEST(Quality Education for Social Transformation).

7.5Convening and Coordinating Conferences at Kenyatta University

S/N / Date / Title / Theme / Venue
1. / 22nd – 23rd July 2010 / International Conference on Multilingualism / Multilingualism and Education: Global Practices, Challenges and the Way Forward. / Nairobi, Kenya.
2. / 11th – 13th Feb 2015 / International Conference on Foreign Languages and Literature. / Foreign Languages in Africa in the 21st Century: Opportunities and Challenges. / Nairobi, Kenya.
3. / 6th -8th Aug. 2014 / The International Conference on African Languages and Literatures in the 21st Century. / From Asmara 2000 to Nairobi 2014: New Horizons and trends in African Languages and Literatures / Nairobi, Kenya.
4. / 11th – 13th Feb 2015 / International Conference on Foreign Languages and Literature. / Foreign Languages in Africa in the 21st Century: Opportunities and Challenges. / Nairobi, Kenya.
5. / 24th-27th June 2015 / Kisii University 2nd International Interdisciplinary Conference. / Africa looking East or West / Kisii University,
Eldoret Campus.
6. / 27th-30th Oct. 2015 / The 2nd ASELER International Conference in English Language Education. / Shifting Paradigms in English Language Teaching (ELT) and Language Teacher Education (LTE) in Diverse Environments. / Sirikwa Hotel,
Eldoret
7. / 11th-13th Dec 2015 / The 2nd African Urban Youth Language (AUYL) Conference. / Trans-lingual Practices, Gestures, Media, Style. / Nairobi, Kenya.

Table 8: List of conferences convened(in bold print) and coordinated (in normal print).