Billian Khalayi Otundo
Biographic Data
| ID | 4994588 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Billian Khalayi Otundo |
| GIVEN NAMES | Billian Khalayi |
| FAMILY NAME | Otundo |
| SIGNATURE | OTUNDO B K |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Bayreuth |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4699-8545 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Noun forms of address among matatu touts in multilingual Kenya
This study examines the noun forms of address (NoFA) used by matatu touts, employees who solicit business for Kenya’s minibuses, to navigate social interactions. It addresses two questions: (i) What noun forms do matatu touts use to hail passengers? (ii) How do these forms align with or diverge from Brown and Levinson’s Politeness Theory, and what do they reveal about power, hierarchy, and cultural norms? The data were collected through soundwalk…
The dual role of English in Kenya
English occupies a complex position in postcolonial societies, functioning both as a global resource and a reminder of colonial hierarchies. In Kenya, where it holds official status alongside Swahili and coexists with rich local linguistic diversity, English represents both opportunity and inequality. This study examines language ideologies towards English among young, educated Kenyans, exploring how multilinguals negotiate its dual role as a col…
Naming, labelling and the cultural construction of the identity of persons with albinism in East, Central, and West Africa
Names and labels attributed to persons with albinism (PWA) in East, Central, and West Africa, reflect deeply rooted cultural beliefs, superstitions, and etiological and historical narratives. In these regions, the identity of the black PWA differs by his/her black/white duality – Black but not black, white but not White. Using Labelling and Symbolic Interactionism frameworks, we address three questions: (i) How are PWA named and labelled across E…
Naming, labelling and the cultural construction of the identity of persons with albinism in East, Central, and West Africa
Names and labels attributed to persons with albinism (PWA) in East, Central, and West Africa, reflect deeply rooted cultural beliefs, superstitions, and etiological and historical narratives. In these regions, the identity of the black PWA differs by his/her black/white duality – Black but not black, white but not White. Using Labelling and Symbolic Interactionism frameworks, we address three questions: (i) How are PWA named and labelled across E…
Naming, labelling and the cultural construction of the identity of persons with albinism in East, Central, and West Africa
Names and labels attributed to persons with albinism (PWA) in East, Central, and West Africa, reflect deeply rooted cultural beliefs, superstitions, and etiological and historical narratives. In these regions, the identity of the black PWA differs by his/her black/white duality – Black but not black, white but not White. Using Labelling and Symbolic Interactionism frameworks, we address three questions: (i) How are PWA named and labelled across E…
Noun forms of address among matatu touts in multilingual Kenya
This study examines the noun forms of address (NoFA) used by matatu touts, employees who solicit business for Kenya’s minibuses, to navigate social interactions. It addresses two questions: (i) What noun forms do matatu touts use to hail passengers? (ii) How do these forms align with or diverge from Brown and Levinson’s Politeness Theory, and what do they reveal about power, hierarchy, and cultural norms? The data were collected through soundwalk…
The dual role of English in Kenya
English occupies a complex position in postcolonial societies, functioning both as a global resource and a reminder of colonial hierarchies. In Kenya, where it holds official status alongside Swahili and coexists with rich local linguistic diversity, English represents both opportunity and inequality. This study examines language ideologies towards English among young, educated Kenyans, exploring how multilinguals negotiate its dual role as a col…
Multilingual Education and Policy (2 works) · Aesthetics (1 work) · Albinism (1 work) · Art (1 work) · Biology (1 work) · Context (archaeology (1 work) · Criminology (1 work) · Dual (grammatical number (1 work) · Dual language (1 work) · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning (1 work)