Latest News & Announcements

July 12, 2022:  The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DOJMC), University of Nairobi in collaboration with the British Academy and the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) held a Writing Workshop on July 11 and 12, 2022. The workshop brought together journal editors and experienced scholars to work together with ECRs in 'writing' and mentoring sessions tailored to support the latter in producing publishable journal articles.

July 15, 2022:  We wish to appreciate Prof. David Blumenkrantz of California State University, Northridge, USA for visiting the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DOJMC), University of Nairobi to donate a total of eight (8) books documenting eight (8) years of living/working in Kenya and the general East Africa region (1987-1994).

July 7, 2022:  The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication held a capacity workshop of youth organizations in Mathare on July 7, 2022 at the Korean Corner, Education Building, Main Campus, University of Nairobi. Some of the topics that were covered included: Understanding Organizational Governance, Sound Organizational Management, Program Management, Human Resource and Membership and Financial Management. The Department continues to bridge the gap between academia and industry in empowering the local community using the research undertaken.

July 1, 2022:  The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication Launched a webinar series themed ‘Media and Communication Research and Training in Kenya: Past, Present and Future Reflections’, July 1, 2022.

July 1, 2022:  The Department of Journalism & Mass Communication (DOJMC), University of Nairobi invites you to the Launch of its Webinar Series 2022/2023 under the theme, "Media and Communication Research and Training in Kenya: Past, Present and Future Reflections" on July 1, 2022 at 2.00pm-4.00pm. The Inaugural Keynote Address will be given by Prof. M.

July 18, 2022:  PCEA Gituamba Girls' Secondary School Journalism Club students being addressed by Dr. Silas Oriaso the Chairman, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DOJMC), University of Nairobi after a tour of the department.

Below is a link for photos of the visit:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PilpxkJ0sPGrk80xNVmiO1APFh-oV5Iu?usp=sharing

May 26, 2022:  Chair, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DoJMC), University of Nairobi Dr. Silas ORIASO (centre) sharing a light moment with Dr. Fred Kakooza (Right) and Dr. Marion Alina (Left) from the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Makarere University, Uganda. The Department (DoJMC) is in talks with Makerere University over possible collaborative engagements on Grant Research; Staff and Students Academic Exchange; Early and Mid- Career and Postdoctoral training and Sandwich degree programmes.

April 8, 2022:  Impact Farm, an innovation by a team of UoN students from the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, emerges at the top of the EAC Digital Innovation event.

Impact Farm is an agricultural-oriented business aimed at providing cold storage solutions for farmers for as low as Ksh 50 daily to reduce post-harvest loss.

March 29, 2022:  The University of Nairobi held its Faculty and Campus Students Association (FCSA) annual elections. The elections were held virtually on Friday March 25th, 2022.

There were three teams competing for FCSA office in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences FOASS; Team Success, Team Okuz and Team Integrity.

Team Integrity took the lead with a total of 1361 votes followed closely by Team Okuz with 1179 votes. The incoming Chairperson representing FOASS in FCSA is Peter Nguka.

March 29, 2022:  The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) was recognized during the performance and contracting awards through its various departments and the staff who work under it. This recognition was made to both teaching and non-teaching staff who have been exemplary in their performances.