Noma Award for Publishing in Africa
1 appearances
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Edition 23 (2000) Winner
Rocha Chimera
ローチャ・チメラ
Rocha Chimera
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Nationality
- Kenya
- Languages
- Kiswahili, English
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Academic, Professor
- Affiliations
- Egerton University (former Chair, Dept. of Languages and Linguistics), Kyambogo University (visiting professor), Pwani University College (Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences), Kenyatta University (alma mater)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyatta University | — | — | B.Ed. | — | Kenya |
| Kenyatta University | — | — | M.A. | — | Kenya |
| Ohio University | — | — | Ph.D. | — | United States |
Kenyatta University
Degree:
B.Ed.
Country:
Kenya
Kenyatta University
Degree:
M.A.
Country:
Kenya
Ohio University
Degree:
Ph.D.
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Noma Award | Ufundishaji wa Fasihi: Nadharia na Mbinu | — | Noma Award Committee | 受賞 |
Noma Award
2000
Work:
Ufundishaji wa Fasihi: Nadharia na Mbinu
Organization:
Noma Award Committee
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Kiswahili: Past, Present and Future Horizons
Linguistics / Non-fictionA scholarly consideration of the historical development, current status, and future horizons of the Kiswahili language.
language policydevelopment of Kiswahili
Ufundishaji wa Fasihi: Nadharia na Mbinu
Education / Literary studiesA work on theory and methods in literary teaching (pedagogy). Co-authored with Kimani Njogu.
teaching methodsliterary pedagogy
Mnara wawaka moto!: uhalifu
Play / DramaA play addressing crime, dealing with social issues and ethics.
crimesocial critique
Bibliography
- Kiswahili: Past, Present and Future Horizons
- Ufundishaji wa Fasihi: Nadharia na Mbinu (co-authored)
- Mnara wawaka moto!: uhalifu
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Scholarly, analytical stylePedagogical and expository tone
- Recurring Motifs
- language and identityliterary pedagogypromotion and development of Kiswahili
Legacy
Known for scholarship and writing in Kiswahili studies and literary pedagogy. Has contributed to the promotion of Kiswahili and the development of academic infrastructure through university teaching and administrative roles.
Trivia
- Received the Noma Award in 2000 for Ufundishaji wa Fasihi: Nadharia na Mbinu.
- Served as Professor of Swahili and former Chair of the Dept. of Languages and Linguistics at Egerton University.
- Has been a visiting professor at Kyambogo University.
- Served as Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Pwani University College.