Scholarly Presentations at Conferences/Workshops/Seminars

Scholarly Presentations at Conferences

• Chacha, Leonard Mwita na Joseph Nyehita Maitaria. Dhana ya Isimu Ikolojia: Mifano kutoka Afrika Mashariki. A paper presented at the CHAKAMA International Kiswahili Conference held on 7^th – 8^th November 2019 at Maasai Mara University.
• Chacha, Leonard Mwita, Aidah Mutenyo na Martin Mulei. Isimu ya Kijani ya Majina ya Miezi katika Rukiga. A paper presented at the CHAKAMA International Kiswahili Conference held on 7^th – 8^th November 2019 at Maasai Mara University.
• Chacha, Leonard Mwita & Petra Kanario. Utani wa Mtandaoni kama Zao la Maendeleo Endelevu ya Teknohama. A paper presented at the CHAKITA International Kiswahili Conference held on 8^th – 9^th August 2019 at Karatina University.
• Chacha, Leonard Mwita. 2019. Unresolved Issues of Orthography and Word Division in Igikuria. A paper presented at the International Mother Language Day (ILMD) Conference held on 20^th – 22^nd February 2019 in Kitui Campus, Kenyatta University.
• Chacha, Leonard Mwita & Petra Kanario. Dhanagande na Vichekesho vya Kikabila kama Lugha ya Chuki. A paper presented at the CHAKITA International Kiswahili Conference held on 9^th – 10^th August 2018 at Moi University.
• Chacha, Leonard Mwita. Pijini zenye Misingi ya Kiswahili na Athari zake. A paper presented at the CHAKAMA International Kiswahili Conference held on 23^th – 24^th November 2017 at African Dreams Hotel, Dodoma.
• Chacha, Leonard Mwita. Tathmini ya Lugha ya Kiswahili katika Kutimiza Lengo la Maendeleo Endelevu la Elimu Bora katika Nchi za Afrika Mashariki. A paper presented at the first International Conference on Kiswahili organized by the East African Kiswahili Commission held on 6^th – 8^th August 2017 in Zanzibar.
• Chacha, Leonard Mwita. Utandawazi na Athari zake kwa Kiswahili na Lugha za Kiasili Nchini Kenya. A paper presented at the CHAKITA International Kiswahili Conference held on 20^th – 22^nd July 2017 at Kibabii University.
• Chacha, Leonard Mwita na Anjejo Mark Odawo. Dhima ya Ujozi Lugha katika Kufanikisha Mawasiliano: Mifano kutoka Sajili ya Mchezo wa Kandanda. A paper presented at the CHAUKIDU International Kiswahili Conference held on 20^th – 22^nd July 2016 at CUEA.
• Chacha, Leonard Mwita. Lugha za Kiafrika na Maendeleo ya Nadharia ya Fonolojia. A paper presented at the CHAKITA International Kiswahili Conference held on 10^th – 12^th August 2016 at RISSEA, Mombasa.
• Chacha, Leonard Mwita na Judy Onyancha. Tathmini ya Lugha ya Kufundishia Kuanzia Shule za Chekechea hadi Darasa la Tatu Nchini Kenya. A paper presented at the CHAKAMA International Kiswahili Conference held on 14^th – 17^th October 2015 at Mount Kenya University, Thika.
• Chacha, Leonard Mwita. Tone Terracing in Kikuria. A paper presented at the International Conference on African Languages and Literatures held on 6^th – 8^th August 2014 at Kenyatta University.
• Chacha, Leonard Mwita. Ukuaji na Ufifiaji wa Nahau za Kiswahili. A paper presented at the CHAKITA International Kiswahili Conference held on 5^th – 7^th June 2014 at Rongo University College.
• Chacha, Leonard Mwita. Najivunia Kuwa Mkenya: Utosarufi, Mtindo au Mabadiliko ya Lugha. A paper presented at the CHAKITA International Kiswahili Conference held on 21^st – 23^rd August 2013 at CUEA, Nairobi.
• Chacha, Leonard Mwita & Theophan Marube. Tafsiri ya Kisheria. A paper presented at the RISSEA International Kiswahili Conference held on 25^th – 27^th October 2012 in Mombasa.
• Chacha, Leonard Mwita & Peter Muia. Developing Electronic Materials for e-Learning: Marsabit Project Case Study held on 12^th October 2012. Nairobi.
• Chacha, Leonard Mwita & Theophan Marube. Mbinu Jumuishi ya Kutafsiri Istilahi za Kiteknolojia. A paper presented at the International Conference on 50 Years of Kiswahili as a Language of African Liberation, Unification and Renaissance held on 4^th – 6^th October 2012 at the Blue Pearl Hotel, Dar es Salaam.
• Chacha Leonard Mwita, na Ahutah Tony. Upekee wa Lugha ya Mikahawa ya Westlands. A paper presented at the 2012 CHAKITA International Kiswahili Conference on Kiswahili, Cohesion, Integration and Development held on 23^rd – 24^th August 2012 at Kenyatta University.
• Chacha, Leonard Mwita. Mikakati ya Kuimarisha Kiswahili kama Lugha Rasmi Nchini Kenya. A paper presented at the International Kiswahili Conference on the Teaching of Kiswahili on 10^th – 12^th August 2011. Nairobi.
• Chacha, Leonard Mwita. Tafsiri ya Majina ya Pekee – Majina ya Nchi. A paper presented at the International Kiswahili Conference on Translation and Interpretation on 11^th – 13^th August 2010, Pwani University College, Kilifi.
• Chacha Mwita & Michael R. Marlo. Problems in Kuria Tone Assignment. A paper presented during the 83^rd Annual Meeting of the Linguistic Society of America held on 8^th – 11^th January, 2009 at the Hilton Hotel, San Francisco, USA.
• Chacha, Leonard Mwita. Imbrication in Kuria. A paper presented at the 38^th Annual Conference on African Linguistics held on 22^nd – 25^th March, 2007, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. USA.
• Chacha, Leonard Mwita. A Metrical Analysis of a Kuria Praise Poem. A paper presented at the Linguistic Society of the Southwest (LASSO) held on 29^th September – 1^st October, 2006 at Texas A&M International University, Laredo, USA.
• Chacha, Leonard Mwita & Gerald Matti. Utandawazi na Athari zake kwa Kiswahili na Lugha za Kiasili nchini Kenya. A paper presented at the International Kiswahili Conference on Globization and Language on 3^rd – 5^th October 2001, Thompson Falls Hotel, Nyahururu.
• Chacha, Leonard Mwita. Majina ya Kibiashara ya Kiswahili na Miiko. A paper presented at the International Kiswahili Conference on Language for Specific needs held on 3^rd – 6^th October 2000, Fort Jesus, Mombasa.
• Chacha, Leonard Mwita. Usanifishaji Bia wa Kiswahili. A paper presented at the International Kiswahili Conference held on 23^rd – 25^th September, 1998, Kenyatta University.

Convening and Coordinating Conferences

• Appointed member of Conference Planning Committee of the International Conference on African Urban Youth Languages and Education which took place on 9^th – 13^th December 2015, Kenyatta University.
• Appointed member of Conference Planning Committee of the Conference on Languages with the theme “Foreign Languages in Africa in the 21^st Century: Opportunities and Challenges” which took place in February 2014, Kenyatta University.
• Convener and coordinator of the CHAKITA International Kiswahili Conference, 23^rd – 24^th August 2012, Kenyatta University.