Prof. Richard Makhanu Wafula

Other Publications
University Level Books

• Wafula, Richard Makhanu (2014). Allegory to Allegorization: The Development of Shaaban Robert’s Prose. Saarbrucken: Lambert Academic Publishing.
• Wafula, Richard Makhanu; Kaui Musyoka (2008) Mwongozo wa Utengano. Nairobi: Njigua Books.
• Wafula, Richard Makhanu; Kimani Njogu (2007) Nadharia za Uhakiki wa Fasihi. Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta Foundation.
• Wafula, Richard Makhanu (1999). Uhakiki wa Tamthilia: Historia na Maendeleo Yake. Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta Foundation.

Book Chapters in University Level Books

• J. J; Wafula, R.M; King’ei G.K. (2019). “Mabadiliko ya Maudhui katika Riwaya Teule”. Koja la Taaluma za Kiinsia: Kwa Heshima ya Profesa S. Madumulla”. Wah. Athumani S. Ponera & A. Badru
• Wafula, Richard Makhanu. “Misingi ya Kusoma Fasihi za Kiafrika: Mfano wa Fasihi ya Kiswahili”, From Asmara 2000 to Nairobi 2014: Trends in African languages and Literatures. (ed. Ndungo C; chacha L; Ngugi p; et al)Institute of African Studies, Kenyatta University: Kenyatta University Press.
• Wafula, Richard Makhanu (2008). “Performing Hybridity in Kiswahili Literature” Culture, Performance and Identity: Paths of Communication in Kenya (ed. Kimani Njogu) Nairobi: Twaweza Communications).
• Wafula, Richard Makhanu (2002). “Language and Politics in East African Prose: Intertextuality in Euphrase Kezilahabi’ Novel, Dunia Uwanja wa Fujo” Surviving Through Obliqueness: Political Discourse in Emerging Democracies (ed. Samuel Obeng & Beverly Hartford). New York: Nova Science Publishers.
• Wafula, Richard Makhanu. (2002). “My Audience Tells me Which Tongue I Should Sing in: The Politics About Languages in African Literatures”, Political Independence with Linguistic Servitude: The Politics About Languages in the Third World (ed. Samuel Obeng & Beverly Hartford). New York: Nova Science Publishers.
• Wafula, Richard Makhanu. (1997) “Lugha, Mwandishi na Kuvumiliana” Writers Speak: Essays on Literature and Democracy (ed. Henry Indangasi & Kitula King’ei). Nairobi: Writers’ Association of Kenya.
• Wafula Richard Makhanu (1997) “Uchambuzi wa Amezidi” Makala ya Semina ya Kiswahili ya Kitaifa”. Nairobi: Kenya Kiswahili Association

 Refereed Learning Modules

• Wafula, Richard Makhanu (2017). AKS 803: Theories of Literary Criticism and Textual Analysis. Kenyatta University: Nairobi. ( Master of Arts Module)
• Richard Makhanu (2017). AKS 823: Advanced Comparative Literature. Kenyatta University: Nairobi, 2017 (Master of Arts Module)
• Wafula, Richard Makhanu (2017). AKS 302: Nadharia za Uhakiki wa Fasihi (Module). Nairobi: Kenyatta University Press.
• Wafula, Richard Makhanu; Ndungo Catherine(2007). Fasihi Simulizi- Nairobi: Kenyatta University Press
• Ndungo, Catherine; Wafula Richard (1993). Tanzu za Fasihi Simulizi. Nairobi: College of External Studies, University of Nairobi.
• Wafula, Richard; Ndungo Catherine (1993). Nadharia za Fasihi Simulizi. Nairobi: College of External Studies, University of Nairobi.

Translation Of Texts

• Wafula Richard Makhanu (Translated 2011). Another Continent originally written as Bara Jingine by Kithaka Mberia. Nairobi: Marimba.
• Wafula, Richard Makhanu (Translated 2009). Antigoni originally written as Antigone by Sophocles. Nairobi: Longman

Reviewed Conference Papers

• Wafula, Richard Makhanu “Itikadi na Ufundishaji wa Nadharia za Uhakiki wa Fasihi”,(ideology and the Teaching of theory of Literary Criticism in Kiswahili), Kioo cha Lugha. Vol.20 Issue 1 (50-61). Publication date 2023/3/22
• Wafula, Richard Makhanu. “Nadharia za Uhakiki wa Fasihi kama Mchakato wa Kutaalamisha Usomaji wa Fasihi”, (Theory of Literary Criticism as a Process of Professionalizing the Reading of Literature), Journal of Linguistics and Language in Education, Vol. 8, Number 1, (2014: 39-48) Dar es Salaam: Department of Foreign Languages.
• Wafula, Richard Makhanu. “Leading an Academic Staff Union as a Middle Level Academic (2003-2013), Journal of Higher Education in Africa vol.18, no.2, 2020 (131-147), Codesria: Cheikh Anta Diop University.
• Wafula, Richard Makhanu “Economic Perspectives in East African Literature: A Study in Selected Novels in Kiswahili”, International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies, vol. 9 issue 4, 2021 (256-260).
• Njuguna, H., King’ei, G. K. & Wafula, R. M. (2024). “Hali ya Kipindi cha Kupigania Uhuru na Mabadiliko ya Kimaudhui ya Ushairi wa Kiswahili Kati ya Miaka 1930 Hadi 1960 Nchini Tanzania”. (The Struggle for Independence and Thematic Changes in Kiswahili Poetry from 1930-1969), East African Journal of Swahili Studies, 7(1), 124- 136. https://doi.org/10.37284/jammk.7.1.1804. 
• Oluchili, Wilson & Wafula, Richard Makhanu (2024). “Usawiri wa Mhusika Mkinzani Katika Tamthilia Teule za Ebrahim Hussein: Kinjeketile (1969), Jogoo Kijijini (1976) na Arusi (1980), (Portrayal of the Antagonist in the Selected Plays of Hussein: Kinjeketile, Jogoo Kijijini, & Arusi). East African Journal of Swahili Studies, Vol. 7 issue 1 (477-491).
  Oluchili, Wilson & Wafula, Richard Makhanu (2024). “Usawiri wa Mhusika Mkinzani Katika Tamthilia Teule za Ebrahim Hussein: Kinjeketile (1969), Jogoo Kijijini (1976) na Arusi (1980), (Portrayal of the Antagonist in the Selected Plays of Hussein: Kinjeketile, Jogoo Kijijini, Arusi). East African Journal of Swahili Studies, Vol. 7 issue 1 (477-491).
• Wafula, Richard Makhanu; Mue Elizabeth Kasau. “Uchanganuzi wa Riwaya ya Kiza katika Nuru ya S.A. Mohamed kwa Misingi ya Umarxi Mpya wa Kifreire” (Analyzing Kiza katika Nuru through Freirian Neomarxist Perspective). Swahili Forum, vol. 28, 2021, Leipzig University.
• Wafula, Richard Makhanu; Pamela Ngugi; Sophie Okwena. “Uchanganuzi wa Miundo ya Aristotle katika Tamthilia ya Kinjeketile”, (The Aristotlean Structure of Kinjeketile), Mulika, Vol. 39 (79-95)
• Dorcas Misoi; Wafula Richard Makhanu. “Dhima ya Usimulizi Katika Uwasilishaji wa Nyimbo za Taarab: Uchunguzi wa Kipengele cha Wakati”(Narration in Taarabu Songs). East African Journal of Swahili Studies, vol.5, issue 1, 2022 (3-10)
• Charles Maggati, Miriam Osore, Richard Makhanu Wafula. “Athari ya Mazingira Asilia ya Mtunzi katika Matumizi ya Kujibadilisha Kimazingaombwe: Uchunguzi wa Riwaya Teule za Shabaan Robert na Euphrase Kezilahabi (The Effect of Original Environment in the Use of Magic: An Examination of Selected Novels of Shabaan Robert and Euphrase Kezilahabi) Mulika Vol.40, issue 2 (124-141), 2021.
• Simiyu Benson Sululu; Wafula Richard Makhanu; Maitaria Joseph Nyaheta “Mchango wa Tanzu za Kimaigizo za Fasihi Simulizi katika Umahuluti wa Riwaya ya Kiswahili:Uchunguzi wa Riwaya ya Mafuta” ( Contribution of Oral Dramatic Sub-Genres to Hybrid Nature of the Swahili Novel: An Examination of Mafuta), Mwanga wa Lugha, Jarida la Idara ya Kiswahili na Lugha Nyingine za Kiafrika, Juzuu 6, namba 2, September, 2021.
• Maggati, Charles; Wafula Richard Makhanu; Osore Miriam.”Athari za Mazingira Asilia ya Mtunzi katika Ukiushi wa Kaida za Uhalisia kama Kipengele cha Uhalisiamazingaombwe: Mifano kutoka Riwaya za Shaaban Robert na Euphrase Kezilahabi”, ( The Influence of the Home Environment of the Author to the Deviation of Reality as an Aspect of Magical Realism), Mwanga wa Lugha, Jarida la Idara ya Kiswahili na Lugha Nyingine za Kiafrika, Juzuu 6 namba 2, Septemba 2021.
• Wafula Richard Makhanu; J.N. Maitaria. “Academic Publishing in Eastern Africa: Prospects and Challenges”, Kumekucha, vol. 1, issue1, 2015. Nairobi: Catholic University of East Africa.
• Ng’etich, D.K; Maitaria, J.N; Wafula Richard Makhanu “Msuko katika Riwaya za Awali za Fasihi ya Kiswahili”. Jarida la Chakama, vol. 1 2022 (185-200).
• Daniel Kiprugut Ng’etich, Richard Makhanu Wafula, J.N. Maitaria, “Maongezi katika Riwaya za Kiswahili ( The role Dialogue in the Maturation of the Swahili Novel), Jarida la Afrika Mashariki la Masomo ya Kiswahili, Vol.5 Issue 1 (224-233), 2022.
• Maitaria, Joseph; Wafula Richard Makhanu. “Ushairi wa Abdilatif Abdalla Katika Kubainisha Utamaduni wa Waswahili” (Swahili Cultural through the Poetry of Abdilatif Abdalla), Journal of Linguistics and Language in Education, vol. 12, no.2: Department of Foreign Languages, Dare Salaam University.
• Sanja Leonard; Kitula Kinge’i; Richard Wafula. “Uchumi na Ustawi wa Jamii: Mtazamo wa Kisiemiotiki wa Ushairi wa Kivumba (The Economy and Prosperity of a Community: A Semiotic Reading of Vumba Poetry), Mwanga wa Lugha juzuu 7 namba 11(89- ). Jarida la Idara ya Kiswahili na Lugha Nyingine za Kiafrika, Chuo Kikuu cha Moi.
• Murithi, Jesse Joseph; Wafula Richard Makhanu ; Geoffrey Kitula King’ei, “Itikadi Katika Riwaya za Dunia Yao (2006) na Mhanga Nafsi Yangu (2013), (Ideology in the Novels, Dunia Yao and Mhanga Nafsi Yangu), “IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (IOSR-JHSS), Vol.23, Issue 9 Ver. 7 (September 2018) 39-46
• J.N. Maitaria; Wafula Richard Makhanu “Ushairi wa Kiswahili na Uwasilishaji wa Harakati za Kukabiliana na Matatizo Yaliyopo Katika Mataifa Huru ya Afrika”,(Kiswahili Poetry and the Struggle to Unknot the Challenges Facing Africa) Kiswahili vol. 78, issue 1 (2014: 69-84). Dar es Salaam: Institute of Kiswahili Studies.
• Sanja, L.W., King’ei G.K. Wafula Richard Makhanu “A Semiotic Survey of Kivumba Superstitions”,International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge, issue 5 May 2020 ( 8-15).
  Wafula, Richard Makhanu; Chris L. Wanjala “Narrative Techniques in Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart”, Journal of Social Science 50 ( 1-3) : 62-69- (2017), London: Routledge/Taylor & Francis Online
• Wafula, Richard Makhanu; Lukorito Wanjala “Lacanian Psychoanalysis and Reading Athol Fugard’s The Blood Knot”, Journal of Social Science 49 (1,2): 175-182- (2016), New Delhi: Kamla Raj.
  Muusya, Justus; Kitula King’ei; Wafula, Richard Makhanu. “Uhusiano Kati ya Asasi ya Familia na Uongozi wa Jamii Katika Riwaya za Kiswahili: Dunia Yao ( Mohamed 2006) na Kidagaa Kimemwozea ( Walibora 2012) ( The Relationship Between Institutions of Leadership in Dunia Yao and Kidagaa Kimemwozea), Eastern African Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. 1, Issue January 2019
• Mucee, Franklin; Kinge’i Geoffrey; Wafula Richard Makhanu. “ Mbinu ya Ubunilizi wa Kisayansi Katika Riwaya: Bin-Adamu! (K.W. Wamitila) na Babu Alipofufuka , ( ( S.A.Mohamed), International Academic Journal of Social Sciences and Education( IAJSSE)/Special Issue, November 2018 (1-38)
• Wafula, Richard Makhanu.“Uainisho wa Methali”(A Taxonomy of Proverbs), Forum: Journal of the Writers’ Association of Kenya. Nairobi: Writers’ Association of Kenya, 1993.