2019 Funerary Symbols in Oe Kenzaburo's the Silent Cry (1967) and Masuji Ibuse's Black Rain (1970) James Nderitu, J. K. S. Makokha, John Mugubi. International Journal on Studies in English Language and Literature . Volume 7 Issue 12. ISSN 2347-3126 (Print) & ISSN 2347-3134 (Online) http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2347-
2018 âCinematography as a Creative Tool in the Enunciation of Traditional Gikuyu Religion: A Case of selected Dialect Comediesâ. Stanley Mbugua Njoroge & John Mugubi. International Journal of Research and Scholarly Communication (IJORAS), Issue 2, Vol. 1. ISSN: 2415-6949
2018 âCorollaries of Size: Encumbrances of Childhood in West Indian Fictionâ. International Journal of Research and Scholarly Communication (IJORAS), Issue 1, Vol. 1. ISSN: 2415-6949
2018 âInsignias of Authority in David Mulwaâs and Dennis Kyaloâs Drama: Inheritance & The Hunter is Backâ. Christine Namayi & John Mugubi. International Journal of Research and Scholarly Communication (IJORAS), Special Issue 1, Vol. 1 ISSN: 2415-6949
2018 âChronicles of Discord: Dramatic Plot as a Building Block for Palliation and PlacationââMoses Odipo & John Mugubi, Nairobi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences . Vol.2 Special Issue 1, 2018. ISSN 2520-4009.
2018 âConflux of Craftsmanship and Commerce in the Production of Television Dramas: A Case of Citizen TV, KenyaââCatherine Wamuyu & John Mugubi, Nairobi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences . Vol.2 Special Issue 1, 2018. ISSN 2520-4009.
2018 âStage Directing Techniques: Pith and Raison DeâtreââKevin Kimani Kahuro & John Mugubi, Nairobi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences . Vol.2 Special Issue 1, 2018. ISSN 2520-4009.
2018 âEnouncing Gikuyu Rhetoric Through Filmic LensesââStanley Mbugua Njoroge & John Mugubi, Nairobi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences . Vol.2 Special Issue 1, 2018. ISSN 2520-4009.
2018 âNegotiating Dramatic Constituents in Rendering Family Relationsââ Faith Wambui Kariuki & John Mugubi, Nairobi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences . Vol.2 Special Issue 1, 2018. ISSN 2520-4009.
2018 âQuiddities of Kenyan Drama FilmsââSimon Mutunga Merimba & John Mugubi, Nairobi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences . Vol.2 Special Issue 1, 2018. ISSN 2520-4009.
2018 âThe Texture of Scene Design in Kenyan Films: A case studyâ âLadislaus Regis Ondieki & John Mugubi, Nairobi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences . Vol.2 Special Issue 1, 2018. ISSN 2520-4009.
2018 âFemale Characters Contesting Maasai Traditional Cultural Practices and Materialism in Henry Ole Kuletâs Blossoms of the Savannah and Daughter of Maaâ. Paul Khaemba Wanyonyi, Jane Bwonya, Kitche Magak, John Mugubi, Katheu Mbithi. European Journal of English Language and Literature Studies. Vol. 6, Issue 3, Pp 7-17. ISSN 2055-0138 (Print), ISSN 2055-0146 (Online)
2018 âThe Social Consciousness of Postmodernist Literature: A Case of Imbugaâs The Return of Mgofuââ âF. Kuvulya, L. Nabukonde, J. Mugubi, International Journal of Language and Literature. June 2018 Vol.6, No. 1. Pp 97 -102. ISSN 2334-2344X (Print), ISSN 2334-2358 (Online).
2018 âCommunal Ethos in Selected Young Adults Novels by Nahida Esmailâ Moikan Senyi & John Mugubi. International Journal of Research and Scholarly Communication (IJORAS), Special Issue 2, Vol. 1. ISSN: 2415-6949
2017 âThe Impact of Globalization on Izara Festval in Plateau State, Nigeriaâ Solomon Obidah Yamma, John Mugubi, Oluoch Obura. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, Vol. 8, Issue 1, January 2017 ISSN 2229- 5518
2017 âLiterary Fragmentaion in Francis Imbugaâs The Return of Mgofuâ âF. Kuvulya, L. Nabukonde, J. Mugubi, U. Ndolo. Journal of Research Innovation and Implication in Education. September 2017 Vol.1 (13), Pp 110 - 125. ISSN 2520-7504.
2017 âPotentials of Drama Therapy in Unmasking the Personae of Suvivors of Female Genital Mutilation Among the Kenyan MaasaiââZippora Okoth & John Mugubi, Journal of African Theatre, Film and Media Discourse s (5â32). Vol.1 Issue 1, June 2017. ISSN 2520-7210.
2017 âThe Gender Agenda in Kenyan Childrenâs Feature Films: An Analysis of the role of the Child Character in Exploring Gender IssuesââEvelyn Ojiambo-Hongo, John Mugubi, Rosemary Nyaole, Journal of African Theatre, Film and Media Discourses. Vol.1 Issue 1, June 2017. ISSN 2520-7210
âConcomitants of Social Cultural Exigencies on Narrative preferences in the Kenyan Riverwood filmââJohn Mugubi & William Mureithi, Nairobi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (5â24). Vol.1 Issue 1, March 2017. ISSN 2520-4009.
âExploring Research Findings on the Conflicts in Jos-Nigeriaâ âEsther Nyam, John Mugubi & Oluoch Obura. Nairobi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (67â76). Vol.1 Issue 2, April 2017. ISSN 2520-4009.
âForm and Style of Chamba Leko Oral Songsâ Performanceâ âDanbello Ahmmadu, John Mugubi & Oluoch Obura. Nairobi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (97â106). Vol.1 Issue 2, April 2017. ISSN 2520-4009
âPolio Eradication and Conflicting Participation in the Quest for Change: The Shere Projectâ â Esther Nyam, John Mugubi & John Illah. Beyond Agency: Voice and Space in Africaâs Development (170â181). Nairobi: Centre for democracy, Research and development (CEDRED). ISBN: 978-9966-1933-2-2.
2015: âWomanly Iconoclasm versus Intransigence: Tragic Realism in the Enunciation of Rebeka Njauâs Drama: A Case Study of The Scarâ Review of Arts and Humanities March 2015, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 01-13. ISSN: 2334-2927 (Print), 2334-2935 (Online)
2015: âSetting as a Emblematic Vehicle for Verbalization of Health and Family Planning Messages: A Case Study of Siri: A Kenyan Serial TV Dramaâ. Susan Gitimu & John Mugubi. International Journal of Art and Art History, June 2015, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 01-33. ISSN: 2374-2321 (Print), 2374-233X (Online)
2015: âFilmmaking in Kenya: The Voyageâ Nicodemus Okioma & John Mugubiâ. International Journal of Music and Performing Arts, June 2015, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 01-10.ISSN: 2374-2690 (Print) 2374-2704 (Online)
2015: âViolence as a Symbolic tool of Enunciation: Film as an Artistic Response to Kenyaâs Socio-eco-political Realitiesâ. Journal of African Cinemas, Vol 6 No. 2. ISSN 1754-9221
2015: âConfiguration of Kenyaâs Childrenâs Television Dramaâ. International Journal of Music and performing Arts, 2 (1), 2015. ISSN 2374-2690 (Print), 2374-2704 (Online)
2015: âMorphology of the Embryonic Kenyan âSpoken Wordâ Poetry: A Case Studyâ. Christopher Mwiti & John Mugubi. Journal of Foreign Languages, Cultures and Civilizations, June 2015, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 01-22 ISSN 2333-5882 (Print) 2333-5890 (Online)
2015: âRepresentations of the Postcolonial State in the Childhood Metaphor in Selected Postcolonial Textsâ O T Laban, M. Wainaina, J. Mugubi. Bulletin of Advanced Scientific Research, Vol. 1. 2015. E-ISSN 2454-3691
2015: â(re)Reading Mochama: Some Thoughts on Spoken Word Poetry in Kenya. John Mugubi & Christopher Mwiti. Third Text Africa, Vol. 4. East Africa, 2015.
2015: âChildrenâs Theatre in Kenya: The Need for Child Focused Perspectivesâ. J. Mugubi. Jahazi (2) 1. ISBN 978-9966-028-21-1
2014: âThe Socio-Lingual Disposition of the Emergent Deejay Afro Film Commentary in Kenyaâ. G. Kimani & J. Mugubi. International Journal of art and Art History 2 (1), 2014. ISSN 2374-2321 (print), 2374-233X (Online)
2014: âPublic Perception of Parliament Broadcasting in Kenya: Towards Altering Mutual Attitude and Augmenting Knowledgeâ. S. Wandera & J. Mugubi. International Art and Art history 2 (1), 2014. ISSN 2374-2321 (print), 2374-233X (Online)
2014: âDelineation of National Healing and Conflict Resolution in Film: A Case Study of Kenyaâ. International Journal of Music and Performing Arts, Vol. 2 (1), March 2014. ISSN 2374-2690 (Print), 2374-2704 (Online).
Mugubi. J (2013):âStructure in Cinema: A Synthesis of Pleasure and Edificationâ, International Journal of Visual and Performing Arts , June 2013, ISBN 978-9966-1572-9-4
Mugubi. J (2013):âPhysiopsychosocial dynamics of Theatre Artsâ, Incorporating Oral Culture in Education for Development: A Kenyan-German Alumni Think Tank Project . Nairobi Academic Press.Mugubi. J & C. Kebaya (Eds) (2012): African Drama & Theatre: A Criticism. Nairobi: Focus Publishers Ltd. ISBN: 9966-01-157-9
Mugubi. J & C. Kebaya (2012): âThe Kenyan Theatre: Its Growth and Developmentâ Nairobi: Focus Publishers Ltd. ISBN: 9966-01-157-9
Mugubi. J (2012); âAfrican Literature in a Structural and Linguistic Jail: Acknowledging, Apprehending and Advocating for Prison Breakâ, International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Vol. 2 No. 22 [Special Issue â November 2012] ISSN 2220-8488 (Print), 2221-0989 (Online)
2012: "Localized Nuances of Linguistic Choices in Film: A Case Study of "Tahidi High" - a Kenyan Television Drama", International Journal of Social Sciences and Education, 2012 Vol 2 issue 4, ISSN: 2223-4934 E and 2227-393X print.
2011: "The Aesthetics of Children's Theatre: Appreciating and Maximizing on the Psycho-Social Potentials for Social and Economic Advancement". International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 1 No. 6 June 2011. ISSN 2220-8488 (print), 2221-0989 (Online)
Conference Papers
March 2018, 15th âThe Trajectory of Narrative Spinning in Kenyan Drama: Factors Influencing Stage writing & Directingâ. Presented at the Mid-America Theatre Conference held at the Hyatt Regency, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
November 2017, 16th âGenius Versus Training: The Value of Education in Performing Artsâ. Presented during the 2nd Edition of the KENYA INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, 2017 held at the Alliance Francais, Nairobi, Kenya.
June 2017 , 29th ,âPolio Eradication and Conflicting Participation in the Quest for Change: The Shere Projectâ - Esther Akumbo Nyam, John Mugubi and John S.E. Illah presented at the 7th Annual AISA International Interdisciplinary Conference, June 27-30, 2017 at Multimedia University of Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya.
August 2016, 5th âFilm as a Strategy for Advocating Socio-Cultural Diversity and peace: A Case of Kenyaâ presented at UNESCO CULTURE SYMPOSIUM. Theme: Fostering Peace, National Cohesion and Development through Culture, held at łÔšĎ͡Ěő â 3rd to 5th August 2016.
July 2015, 2nd âUse of Film as a strategy for healing and reconciliation in the aftermath of conflict: A Case of Kenyaâ, International Conference: âNarratives of Peace and Conflictâ, Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool, United Kingdom
August 2013, 29th âManagement of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by Use of Children Fictionâ, Mugubi J, Mutua M, Njuki H. Mount Kenya University, First International Research and Innovation Conference, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.
October 2012, 23rd & 24th â The Physiopsychosocial Dynamics and Accruing Benefits of Theatre Artsâ, Workshop on Culture and Development â Alumni Denkfabrik, CORAT Africa, Karen. Theme of Workshop: âDeveloping a Sustainable Education Model that integrates Oral Culture, Visual and Performing Arts and digital Media Platforms in Fostering Development.
May, 30th 2012 "Bringing to Life the Teaching of Poetry in a Classroom Situation". National Conference for Teachers of English Language and Literature, Kenya Institute of Education, Nairobi.
April, 4th 2010 "Structural and Linguistic Jail: Acknowledging, Apprehending and Advocating for Prison. Break". The American Comparative Literature Association Conference, New Orleans, LA, USA.
October, 11th 2009 "Nature and Function of Film Vis a Viz Enduring Cinematic Techniques". Festival of Christian Arts, Tangaza College, Nairobi Kenya
December 16th 2009 Presented a paper "The Place of Theatre and Film in Society" at the French Cultural Centre Nairobi Scriptwriting Workshop
July 18th â 28th 2008, Presented a paper "Subverting Christianity: Appreciating, acknowledging and applauding 'Prison Break' in African Christian Choral Music" at the International Habaneras and Polyphony Festival in Torrevijja, Spain
