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Renowned Professor of Literary communication, Prof. Egara Kabaji is at Daystar University on Sabbatical leave for six months.

The full professor of Literary communication reported on 1st February and is based in the School of Communication, where he is interacting closely with faculty and students. In addition, Prof. Kabaji will work closely with the Directorate of Research and Graduate Studies as well as share his vast experience in teaching and administration with Daystar faculty and staff.

“I have taught all my life,” says Prof. Kabaji, with an aura of an accomplished teacher and author.

The fiction writer has published over 40 fiction books, his latest being “Morning Glory” published in 2023. Prof. has examined over 50 Masters theses and over 10 PhD dissertations in both Communication and Literary Studies from various universities.

The Fulbright Scholar chose Daystar University for his Sabbatical, because of its Christian persuasion.  As a born-again Christian, Professor was looking for an environment that would enhance his spiritual growth. Towards this end, Prof. Kabaji began to participate in spiritual nurture programmes, including Bible study and Chapel services, as soon as he set foot at Daystar University.

Prof. Kabaji holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Folk Media and Communication) degree from the University of South Africa (UNISA), a Masters of Arts (Literary Studies) from Kenyatta University, Master of Business Administration (MBA) Strategic Management from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology), Bachelor of Education (Arts) degree - Literature and English Language - from Kenyatta University.

Among his recent positions include:

• Vice-president of Pan African writers’ association arm of African Union, representing East Africa, to champion creative writing.
• Deputy Vice Chancellor, Planning, Research and Innovation; and Professor of Literary Communication at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.
• Seconded as Acting/Founding Principal, Turkana University College.
• Director Public Affairs and Communication, and Adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Kenya.
• Director of Public Communication and Publishing at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.
• Founding Chairman, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.
• Patron of Kakamega Books Club - the most active book club in East and Central Africa, among others.

In an interview with the Infopsot, Prof. Kabaji had this to say:

“There is something special about Daystar University. Starting from the gate, the guards will cordially welcome you in. Inside the compounds of the two campuses of the University, you will meet polite and graceful staff ready to do anything to make you comfortable. The wind of lissomeness pervades the atmosphere. There is order and seraphic tranquility in the library, classrooms, cafeteria and the well-manicured spaces of the campuses. Nothing short of celestial bliss! The students are decently dressed and environmentally conscious. They are polite, affable, illuminating and dignified. Prof. Laban Ayiro and staff, I am impressed! What is the magic?"

We hope Prof. Kabaji will find and identify with the spirit of Daystar; what he calls the ‘magic’ as he sets out to become a true Daystarian who is excellent, transformed and a servant leader.

The Infospot wishes Prof. Egara Kabaji well as he spends his Sabbatical leave at Daystar University.