FIELD OF SPECIALISATION
Applied Linguistics
WORK EXPERIENCE
2019 – To date: Assistant Lecturer, Chuka University, Teaching Swahili Linguistics & Literature
2018-2020: Part-Time Lecturer, Africa International University, Teaching Swahili Linguistics & Literature
2017-2018: Part-Time Lecturer, University of Nairobi, Teaching Swahili Linguistics
2013 – 2019: Dean of Studies, Stephjoy Girls High School
2012- to 2019: Kiswahili Teacher, Stephjoy Girls High School
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Kiswahili Studies, University of Nairobi
M.A in Kiswahili Studies, University of Nairobi
B.Ed. (Arts), First class honours, University of Nairobi
KCSE, Thuura High School
PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Member, Chama cha Ukuzaji Kiswahili Ulimwenguni (CHAUKIDU)
Member, Chama cha Lugha na Fasihi Ya Kiswahili Tanzania (CHALUFAKITA)
KEY RESEARCH PROJECTS
1. 2017- To date: The Analysis of Morphemes in the Swahili-English Intra-sentential Switches; Perspectives of the 4-M Model and the Abstract Level Model of Language Production.
2. 2016: Uchanganuzi wa Makosa ya Kifonolojia na Kimofolojia Yanayojitokeza katika Kazi Andishi za Wanafunzi wa Shule za Upili, Tigania, Jimbo La Meru.
SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS
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RESEARCH INTERESTS
Morphophonology
Morphosyntax
Language Contact
Applied Linguistics