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In his research and pedagogy, John Mugubi addresses the structural and symbolic foundations of the storytelling traditions of Africa and its diaspora. His work illuminates for scholars how the spoken and written word are represented and reproduced in the theatre and films that depict those cultures. And he instructs students on the integration of those techniques across performative styles and thematic genres. Dr. Mugubi leads a multidisciplinary team of academics and practitioners from Kenya’s leading institution for higher education in the fields of fine art and design that are contributing to CAPHE research.
Holding a PhD in Education, is an artist and performer whose research focuses on the impact of music on social and societal development. Building on a master’s study of music as a weapon in the fight against HIV and AIDS in her native Kenya, she completed her doctorate at Nelson Mandela University in South Africa. There, her dissertation explored how hip-hop music shapes the identities of South Africa’s adolescent girls. As a lecturer in the KUDepartment of Music and Dance, she is active in research, training and mentoring of upcoming artists. She remains active in staging performances with students and communities in both traditional and online settings.
A lecturer in the Department of Communication, Media, Film and Theatre Studies, he holds a PhD in Film Studies and teaches a wide array of courses
Beneah . He has worked in the media industry in Kenya and Zambia, and has taught at several universities in Kenya. His published works include The Configuration of Kenyan Film Acting (2020), and Cinematographic Techniques in the Kenyan Experimental Film (2014). His research interests interests include film production as a vehicle for social engagement and the exploration of communal culture. He is currently working on documentaries involving cooperative housing and graffiti art.
A filmmaker specializing in animation, he holds a Bachelors and Masters degrees in Film and Theatre Arts from KU. At present, he is undertaking a PhD in Film Studies (Animation) and lectures in the school’s Department of Communication, Media, Film and Theatre Studies. His research interests are character design, production design and graphic design. He views art as a tool for improving and preserving African culture.
A lecturer for three decades at university level on textile design, he is the former chairman of the Department of Fine Art and Design. In addition to his work as an educator and administrator, he is a design consultant. His research interests include production design strategy on performance of textile micro and small enterprises. Ombura is a Fullbright Scholar and earned a Paul Harris Fellowship for community service from Rotary International. He holds at PhD in Textile Product Design from KU.
A doctoral candidate and lecturer in the Department of Fine Art and Design, she is a contemporary artist whose diverse themes, techniques, media and styles reflect the contemporary world, African faces and spiritual expressions. Her work called “A Stitch in Time” won the World Citizen Artists award in 2014 and was exhibited at London’s Belgravia Gallery. She shows in solo and group exhibitions, both in her native Kenya and abroad. She holds undergraduate and Master’s degrees from KU and is pursuing her PhD from the Academy of Fine Art in Szczecin, Poland.