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Dr. Christine Namayi, PhD.

Faculty of Education and Social Sciences (FESS) Department of English, Literature, Journalism and Mass Communication (ELJMC) · Kibabii University

https://researchid.co/cnamayi
@kibu.ac.ke
5Google Scholar Citations
1Google Scholar h-index

Biography

Dr. Christine Namayi, PhD, is a seasoned professional in academia, specializing in literature education. Armed with a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Arts English & Literature (Second Class Honors, Upper Division) from the University of Nairobi, a Masters in Literature from Kenyatta University, and a PhD in Literature from Kabarak University, Dr. Namayi has established herself as a dedicated educator. Her passion for teaching is evident in her commitment to participatory learning methodologies, aimed at nurturing critical thinking skills among her students. Alongside her teaching endeavors, Dr. Namayi is actively engaged in research and consultancy, focusing on ethics, gender issues in literature and language, and the politics of global issues. A member of esteemed professional associations such as the Kenya Oral Literature Association (KOLA) and the Kenya Universities Quality Assurance Network (KuQAn), Dr. Namayi continues to make significant contributions to the fields of education

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in English Language and Linguistics (December 2021) - Kabarak University Thesis: Dramaturgies of female representation in selected Kenyan drama Master of Arts in Literature (June 2012) - Kenyatta University Project: Metaphors of power in selected Kenyan plays: A comparative study of Inheritance and The Hunter is Back, https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/bitstream/123456789/10305/1/Metaphors%20of%20power%20in.pdf Bachelor of Education (B. Ed.) in Arts English & Literature - University of Nairobi (Second Class Honors, Upper Division)

Recent Google Scholar Publications

  1. Beyond Laughter: An Analytical Study of Selected Bukusu Stand-up TikTok Performances
    NGANO: Journal Of Eastern African Oral Literature 3 (3), 52-57 , 2025, 2025.0
  2. Language as a Bridge: Navigating Cultural Divides and Generational Gaps in Francis Imbuga's the Burning of Rags and the Return of Mgofu
    2024.0
  3. The African Presence in Barbara Kimenye’s Young Adult Literature: A Reading of Kalasanda: APA Citation: Namayi, C., & Orina, F.(2021). The African Presence in Barbara Kimenye’s …
    NGANO: Journal Of Eastern African Oral Literature 2 (2), 16-24 , 2023, 2023.0
  4. Analysis of the Incongruities in the Ironical Expressions in Kansiime’s Jokes
    Editon Consortium Journal of Literature and Linguistic Studies 5 (1), 249-257 , 2023, 2023.0
  5. Tricksterism and Subversion in Culture and Feminism
    2023.0

Research Outputs

Namayi,Christine, Rutere Albert, Mugambi and Chemwei, Bernard. “Representation(S) of Women in Kenyan Drama: A Study of Selected Kenyan Dramas” In International Journal of English Language, Literature and Humanities 7.10 (Oct.

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