School of Humanities and Social Sciences

The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice holds public lecture
May 31, 2024 - By Terry Odhiambo Dr. Eric Clark, an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Howard Community College in Maryland, United States, delivered a captivating public lecture at USIU-Africa on May 22. The lecture, part of the Horizon Project lecture...    

Bridging Diplomacy and Academia: USIU-Africa Hosts Simulation Exercise on Climate Change
May 23, 2024 - By Caleb Mukhwana. On April 5, 2024, the United States International University Africa (USIU-Africa) became the epicenter of a groundbreaking collaboration between academia, government and the diplomatic corps as it hosted a Simulation Exercise on...    

The Spoken Arts and Debate Society successfully hosts the East African World Schools Debate Championship 2024
May 23, 2024 - By Wanjiru Karugu The East African World Schools Debate Championship 2024 unfolded as a thrilling annual tournament hosted at USIU-Africa from May 10-12. This prestigious event aimed to unite the young budding debaters of East Africa in healthy...    

The Confucius classroom at USIU-Africa participate in the 23rd Chinese Bridge competition finals
May 23, 2024 - By Wanjiku Mbugua On Tuesday, May 14, three (3) Confucius Classroom at USIU-Africa students competed at the finals of the 23rd Chinese Bridge –Chinese Proficiency Competition for non-native University students’ Kenyan division. The competition...    

The Languages and Literature Department issues certificates for various languages
May 23, 2024 - By Lynnette Nzioki T he Languages and Literature Department in the School of Humanities & Social Sciences held a certificate awarding ceremony for students who completed certificate courses in English, French, Chinese, Spanish, Swahili, Basic Kenya...    

The Japanese club comes back to life after several setbacks
Apr 5, 2024 - By Randiek Ryan The Japanese club was recently revived this year by a group of vibrant students who are passionate about the language and culture in its entirety. After only getting officially elected into office a few weeks after the spring 2024...    

Confucius classroom at USIU-Africa debut at the Chinese bridge competition
Apr 5, 2024 - By Wanjiku Mbugua On Tuesday, March 26, our Confucius classroom students debuted in the qualifying round of the highly coveted Chinese Bridge Competition at the Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi. Chinese Bridge Competition is an...    

Charting Kenya's future: Hon. Musalia Mudavadi unveils dynamic grand strategy for national prosperity
Mar 28, 2024 - By OPCS Press Service Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, delivered a seminal address at the United States International University-Africa, unveiling Kenya's Grand Strategy and...    

The Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs hold public lecture on peacekeeping operations
Mar 28, 2024 - By Moses Onyango The Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs (IPPIA) in conjunction with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Nairobi, held a Public Lecture titled ‘Developing Peace: The Evolution of Peacekeeping Operations and...    

Chinese Club in conjunction with the Confucius Classroom at USIU-Africa host the 5th edition of the Mandarin spelling bee competition
Mar 22, 2024 - By Wanjiku Mbugua On Friday, March 15, students of the Chinese Club and the Confucius Classroom at USIU-Africa had a day of fun and experiential learning through a Mandarin spelling bee competition held at the School of Humanities and Social...