Dr. Evelyn Mahero, PhD
Chairperson of Department
Message from the Chairperson
The Department of Literary and Communication Studies is under the School of Humanities and Development Studies. Apart from housing its core academic specializations, the department proudly services the School of Education by delivering critical foundation courses in English Language, Literature, and Kiswahili.
Backed by a high-caliber faculty including three Full Professors and two Associate Professors, our department supports robust postgraduate tracks alongside competitive undergraduate programs. We pride ourselves on producing high-quality graduates who are quickly absorbed into both the local and international job markets.
Opportunities for Graduates
Communication has taken center stage in our increasingly interconnected global landscape. Even within our heavily modern, technological, and innovative systems, core human ideas and nuanced cultural perspectives must be systematically shared from one community to another.
Our meticulously designed academic tracks offer students the technical toolkit and theoretical knowledge needed to become highly skilled media practitioners within media houses and major corporate organizations. Furthermore, these programs prepare graduates to excel as expert mediators, strategic negotiators, corporate communication officers, and professional translators across global employment markets.
Academic Programmes Hosted
Communication and Media
Comprehensive professional tracks designed for future journalists, media production specialists, and public relations practitioners.
Available Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD
Kiswahili and Communication
A rigorous alignment of language study and practical communication applications for localized and international African language contexts.
Available Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD
English and Communication
Advanced focus on English textuality, speech, literature, and global corporate communications designed for world-class professional versatility.
Available Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD
Information Science
Modern systems training to manage info resources, digital architectures, databases, and structural corporate knowledge assets.
Available Levels: Bachelor’s Level
Department Contact
Email: codlitcom@laikipia.ac.ke
Administrative Domicile
School of Humanities and Development Studies, Laikipia University Main Campus