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I am a postdoctoral researcher and seasoned faculty lecturer with over eight years of interdisciplinary research and teaching experience in literary, film, media, cultural, and heritage studies. I design and teach courses and mentor students across postcolonial and decolonial perspectives, often leveraging narrative methods to explore policy, leadership, and social justice.
My ongoing research examines how narratives of lived experience shape and are transformed by evolving ideas of the natural, cultural, and conceptual worlds—across literature, screen media, and philosophy. I am passionate about narrative-based approaches and their potential to drive change in governance, business, and cultural policy.
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Guest Lecturer at Bard College — University of Liberal Arts, Berlin
June 1, 2025 - PresentTeaching a seminar on contemporary currents in Eastern African literature (fiction, poetry, narrative nonfiction and digital texts) and mentoring students in critical discourse, research, and writing from postcolonial/decolonial perspectives; actively participating in scholarly debates, colloquiums, workshops, and conferences on African literatures and cultures.
Lecturer at BSBI - Faculty of Creative Industries, Hamburg
March 31, 2025 - September 19, 2025Taught academic modules (Animation, Visual Communication); administered, proctored, and marked assignments/exams; redesigned and developed curricula for new modules; updated syllabi and assessed student portfolios; facilitated mentorship and exchange initiatives; maintained records and prepared learning materials.
DAAD Research Fellow at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
July 1, 2023 - September 19, 2025Secured 4.5 years of interdisciplinary narrative study funding; produced a Magna cum Laude PhD dissertation on contemporary Nairobi cinema; contributed chapters to Reimagining Kenyan Cinema (Peter Lang, 2022); authored peer‑reviewed article and peer‑reviewed research proposals; organized international conferences (AfTA 2022 in Berlin and ECAS 2019 in Edinburgh); participated in archival and memory-work workshops.
Lecturer III at Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, Nairobi
June 30, 2018 - September 19, 2025Trained and evaluated 150+ day/evening programme students in creative writing, screenwriting for film/TV, film history/genres, and English; supervised multiple student film projects and photo story series; coordinated bootcamps/workshops and industry linkages; facilitated mentorship and career networking; led admissions and program marketing.
Associate Lecturer at Multimedia University of Kenya, Nairobi
July 31, 2017 - September 19, 2025Taught and examined first and second year courses: introduction to literature, film theory/criticism, and history/development of film; classes of 60+; designed engaging exercises to foster critical thinking and collaboration; promoted active learning through constructivist approaches.
Production Intern at Rakuesha Film Company, Tokyo
December 31, 2014 - September 19, 2025Collaborated in cross‑functional teams on the Japanese‑Kenyan feature film co‑production Lion Standing Against the Wind (2015); supported camera, lighting, and grip in the Nairobi unit; gained professional contacts and practical experience in transnational film production.
Guest Lecturer at Bard College — University of Liberal Arts, Berlin, Germany
June 1, 2025 - PresentTeaching a seminar on contemporary currents in Eastern African Literature; actively engaged in scholarly debates and training colloquiums; mentoring students in critical discourse, research and writing from postcolonial/decolonial perspectives.
Lecturer at BSBI - Faculty of Creative Industries, Hamburg, Germany
March 31, 2025 - September 19, 2025Taught academic modules such as Animation and Visual Communication; administered and marked assignments; redesigned and developed new teaching modules; updated syllabus; mentored students and coordinated exchange initiatives; maintained records of assessment progress.
DAAD Research Fellow at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany
July 31, 2023 - September 19, 2025Secured 4.5 years of interdisciplinary narrative research funding; produced a Magna cum Laude thesis on contemporary Nairobi cinema; contributed chapters to publications; peer-reviewed research proposals; organized international conferences.
Lecturer III at Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, Nairobi, Kenya
June 30, 2018 - September 19, 2025Trained and evaluated 150+ students in creative writing, screenwriting, film history and related fields; supervised film projects and photo/story series; coordinated filmmaking bootcamps and workshops; facilitated mentorship and industry linkages; conducted admissions interviews.
Associate Lecturer at Multimedia University of Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya
July 31, 2017 - September 19, 2025Taught and examined undergraduate courses in literature, film theory and criticism; designed engaging learning resources; promoted active participation and collaborative learning; used constructivist approaches to improve outcomes.
Production Intern at Rakuesha Film Company, Tokyo, Japan
December 31, 2014 - September 19, 2025Collaborated in cross-functional teams on a Japanese-Kenyan feature film co-production; supported camera, lighting and grip; gained professional contacts and practical transnational film production experience.
Guest Lecturer at Bard College— University of Liberal Arts, Berlin-Germany
June 1, 2025 - PresentTeaching a seminar on contemporary currents in Eastern African Literature, engaging in scholarly debates, and mentoring students in critical discourse and writing from postcolonial/decolonial perspectives.
Lecturer at BSBI-Faculty of Creative Industries, Hamburg-Germany
March 1, 2025 - September 19, 2025Taught modules in Animation and Visual Communication; designed and updated curricula; assessed student work and mentored students; coordinated exchange initiatives.
DAAD Research Fellow at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany
July 1, 2023 - September 19, 2025Secured 4.5 years of interdisciplinary narrative study funding; produced Magna cum Laude dissertation; contributed chapters to edited volumes; organized international conferences (AfTA2022, ECAS2019).
Lecturer III at Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, Nairobi-Kenya
June 1, 2018 - September 19, 2025Trained and evaluated 150+ students in creative writing, screenwriting, film history and genres; supervised film projects; organized bootcamps and mentorship initiatives.
Associate Lecturer at Multimedia University of Kenya, Nairobi-Kenya
July 1, 2017 - September 19, 2025Taught and examined undergraduate courses in literature and film; developed engaging curricula and activities to foster critical thinking and collaboration.
Production Intern at Rakuesha Film Company, Tokyo-Japan
December 1, 2014 - September 19, 2025Collaborated in cross-functional teams on a Japanese-Kenyan feature film; supported camera, lighting and grip departments; gained insights into transnational film cooperation.
Guest Lecturer at Bard College — University of Liberal Arts, Berlin
June 1, 2025 - PresentTeaching a seminar on contemporary currents in Eastern African Literature, exploring the richness and complexity of its fiction, poetry, narrative nonfiction and digital texts in the 21st Century. Actively engaged in scholarly debates — research and training colloquiums, workshops, conferences, etc., on African Literatures and Cultures. Mentoring students in critical discourse, research and writing, from postcolonial/decolonial perspectives.
Lecturer at BSBI - Faculty of Creative Industries, Hamburg
March 31, 2025 - September 19, 2025Taught academic modules i.e., Animation, Visual Communication. Administered, proctored and marked student assignments and exams. Amended / designed and developed curriculum for new teaching modules. Updated syllabus content and assessed student project portfolios. Facilitated student mentorship as well as training / exchange initiatives. Maintained current records of student assessment/progress reports. Prepared lesson plans and developed content/learning materials.
DAAD Research Fellow at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany
July 31, 2023 - September 19, 2025Secured 4.5 years of research funding for an interdisciplinary narrative study. Attained an insightful thesis monograph ( Magna cum Laude ) on contemporary Nairobi cinema. Contributed chapters to scholarly volumes; wrote peer-reviewed journal articles; peer-reviewed MA/PhD proposals and chapters; planned and organized international conferences (AfTA 2022 in Berlin; ECAS 2019 in Edinburgh). Collaborated on projects exploring archival memory and transformative methodologies.
Lecturer III at Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, Nairobi
June 30, 2018 - September 19, 2025Trained and evaluated 150+ day and evening programme students in creative writing, screenwriting for film and TV, film history and genres, English for communicators and introduction to performing arts. Supervised and assessed 10+ student film projects, 7 photo story series and 15+ field excursions. Coordinated filmmaking bootcamps and screenwriting workshops; facilitated mentorship and networking through career fairs and industrial attachments. Conducted admissions and marketing activities.
Associate Lecturer at Multimedia University of Kenya, Nairobi
July 31, 2017 - September 19, 2025Taught and examined first and second year undergraduate courses: introduction to Literature, film theory and criticism, history and development of film; fostered active student participation; designed engaging classroom exercises and field activities to encourage critical thinking, decision-making and teamwork; promoted constructivist learning approaches.
Production Intern at Rakuesha Film Company, Tokyo
December 31, 2014 - September 19, 2025Collaborated in cross-functional teams on a Japanese-Kenyan feature film co-production (Lion Standing Against the Wind). Supported camera, lighting and grip departments (Nairobi Unit) and performed set/runner roles. Gained professional contacts and insights on transnational film cooperation; developed practical skills in camera, lighting and grip.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Humboldt University of Berlin
October 1, 2018 - July 1, 2023Master of Arts - Theatre and Film Studies at University of Nairobi (UoN)
May 1, 2014 - December 1, 2015Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) – Arts at University of Nairobi (UoN)
October 1, 2009 - August 1, 2013Qualifications
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Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization
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