CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DATA
Name Lina Akaka Mbayi
Date of Birth 23rd July, 1970
Marital Status Married
Religion Christian
Occupation Assistant Lecturer, PhD Student/ Researcher,
Current address P.O. Box 561 - 00204, Athi-River
Cell Phone 0710-597 991/ 0789-159 966
E-mail Address lina.akaka@yahoo.com
Nationality Kenyan

WORK EXPERIENCE

August 2013 to date: Assistant Lecturer, Catholic University of Eastern Africa

Duties and Responsibilities

 Giving Kiswahili lectures, facilitating student centered learning by having students input
through discussions and class presentations.
 Preparing lecture modules for students
 Exam moderation
 Setting, invigilating and marking continuous assessment tests and examinations
 Assessment of students on teaching practice
 Setting, invigilating and marking continuous assessment tests and examinations
 Participating in community services in the university.

Undergraduate Project Supervision

Student Name: Lilian Kavere, (2014)

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Reg. Number: 1019629

Topic: Changamoto za Ufundishaji wa Kiswahili katika Shule za Upili: Mfano wa Kayole,

Nairobi

Student Name: Mbogo N. Mbui

Reg. Number: 1023484

Topic: Uhakiki wa Kimaudhui katika Riwaya ya Kufa Kuzikana: Mtazamo wa Kiuhalisia

DEC. 2010 – AUG. 2013: Swahili Part-time Lecturer

Duties and Responsibilities

 Giving lectures, facilitating student centered learning by having students input through
discussions and class presentations.
 Preparing lecture modules for students
 Exam moderation

Taught at: Kenyatta University, Masai Mara University, Egerton University & Catholic University of
Eastern Africa

COURSES TAUGHT

Undergraduate: Novel & Short Story, Language Skills in Kiswahili 1, Historical Development of
Kiswahili, Oral Literature in Kiswahili, Kiswahili Poetry, Phonetics and Phonology, Introduction
to the Study of Language, Introduction to the Study of Literature, Literary Criticism, Theory and
Practice of Translation, Morphology & Syntax, Syntax, Language Skills in Kiswahili 11, Classical
Swahili Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, Kiswahili Literary Devices & Criticism, Modern
Swahili Poetry, Syntax & Semantics, Contemporary Kiswahili Novel & Play, Applied Linguistics,
Research Methods in Kiswahili.

Diploma: Kiswahili Poetry, Kiswahili Structure, Style & Stylistics, Language Education.

Certificate: Advanced Kiswahili

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FEB. 1994 – JULY 2013 Teachers Service Commission
Designation: Teacher, HOS (Kiswahili)
Workstation: Mavoko Secondary School

Duties

1996 - 2004 Class Teacher

 Responsible for management of a class of 50 students

 Ensuring roll calls are taken twice a day, morning and afternoon
 Identify students with difficulties in learning due to poor social background and liaise with
the guidance and counseling department for further assistance.
 Analysis of results for evaluation and assessment of students performance
 Hold class meetings once a week
 Keep the school administration and parents posted on students behavioral, changes
affecting academic performance.

1994 - 2013 Kiswahili Subject Teacher (Form 1 – 4)

 Prepare schemes of work at the beginning of every term

 Keep records of work done after every lesson
 Integrate and infuse HIV/AIDS information into my teaching subject
 Research and read widely in preparation for lessons
 Motivate and encourage students centered learning through group discussions, micro
teaching etc
 Creative and innovative approaches to subject topics
 Organize Kiswahili subject seminars, workshops for updates and relevant approaches to
subject teaching methods
 Organize inter – class symposiums for assessment of students’ oral skills
 Giving RATS and CATS after covering a topic
 Setting, supervising and marking Kiswahili exams at the end of every term.

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Responsibilities

1995 - 2007 Scout Leader

2006 - 2007 Christian Union Patron

1996 - 2007 Swahili Club Patron

FREELANCE TRANSLATOR

June 2010, Book Translated: Shepherding Horses: Understanding God’s plan for
Transforming Leaders

Language: English to Swahili

Author: Kent Humphreys

Publisher: Daikonia, 2008

Nov- Dec. 2013 African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF)

English to Swahili Translation of the Community Health Workers Mobile Learning Content

The Health Enablement and Learning Platform (HELP) Project

CONTENT TOPICS TRANSLATED

 Family Planning

 Ante Natal Care

 Danger Signs in Pregnancy

 Danger Signs in Newborn & Children under Five Years

 Maternal & Child Health/ Nutritional Assessment

 Common Diseases in the Community

 Basic Life Saving Skills & Injury Prevention

 Sexual & Gender Based Violence

 Kenya Essential Package for Health

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Nov – Dec. 2014

 Importance of Health
 Role of Community Health Volunteers in the Community
 Sustainable Community Development
 Community Health Advocacy
 Promotion of Healthy Lifestyle
 Ebola Virus Disease
 Community Health and Development
 Basics of Communication
 Health Promotion Activities for Children under Five Years of Age
 HELP CHV Gamification

FREELANCE EDITOR

Sept – Oct. 2013 - Book Edited: Guide Book for Stadi za Kiswahili 6

Publishing House: Moran Publishers

RESEARCH UNDERTAKEN (UNPUBLISHED)

Structural Criticism of Howani Mwana Howani & Mwanakukuwa

Epics: Structural Approach

PHD RESEARCH TOPIC

Thematic and Stylistic Analyses of Lamu Archipelago Swahili Lullabies

PUBLICATION
Article: Changamoto za Walimu wa Shule za Upili katika Ufundishaji wa Kiswahili Nchini Kenya

Journal: Mulika (Vol. 32) Shani Omari & George Mrikaria (Eds)

Publisher: TATAKI

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ACADEMIC CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

In attendance: 2009, August. CHAKITA Conference

Presentation: 2011, April. (BAWAKI) - Sera ya Lugha na Katiba: Nafasi ya Kiswahili katika
Uwezeshwaji wa Wananchi
Presentation: 2011, July. (CHAKITA) – Ufundishaji wa Kiswahili katika Shule za Upili:
Changamoto za Walimu.
Presentation: 2012, August. (CHAKITA) – Kiswahili na Uondoaji wa Umaskini
Presentation: 2013, August. (CHAKITA) – Nafasi ya Kiswahili katika Ukombozi wa Wanawake

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

2011 to date PhD (Swahili) – Registered Laikipia University

2007 - 2009 M.A. (Swahili Studies) University of Nairobi

1990 – 1993 B.ED (Arts) University of Nairobi

1988 – 1989 K.A.C.E. Chwele Girls School

1984 – 1987 K.C.E. Cardinal Otunga Girls School

1977 – 1983 C.P.E. Pumwani Primary School

MEMBERSHIP AND AFFILIATION

Member of:
- Kenya Scouts Association

- Kenya Christian Student Fellowship (KCSF)

- Council of Kiswahili Professionals (BAWAKI)

COMPUTER LITERACY

I am computer literate in Microsoft office suit and I have a working knowledge of Microsoft word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Ms Access and Desktop publisher.

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CAREER OBJECTIVES AND AMBITIONS

 Professorship in literature in Kiswahili, literary theories, research and training at university

level.

 Researcher in Swahili and African languages literature: Documentation and description of

the little known literature of the East African communities.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

 Member of Estate Services and Security Committee responsible for management of solid
waste.

 Lobbying and advocating for quality and efficient services for residents from the landlords.

SOCIAL INTERESTS

 Reading
 Environmental conservation
 Charity work

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REFEREES

Prof. Clara Momanyi

Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Kiswahili Department
P.O. Box 62157, 00200

Nairobi - Kenya

Mobile: +254 723 059 712

Prof. Kineene wa Mutiso

University of Nairobi
Dept. of Linguistics & Languages
P.O. Box 30197- 00100
Nairobi - Kenya. . .
Mobile: +254 722 988 583

Dr. Ayub Mukhwana

University of Nairobi
Dept. of Linguistics & Languages
P.O. Box 30197- 00100
Nairobi - Kenya. . .
Mobile: +254 723 842 562