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Onesmo S. Nyinondi, PhD, is a linguist and educator with a wealth of experience in language teaching, curriculum development, African languages, and academic leadership. Holding degrees from the University of Dar es Salaam, Dr. Nyinondi possesses a strong background in linguistics and critical thinking. As a dedicated Senior Lecturer at the Sokoine University of Agriculture, he has spearheaded numerous initiatives in language education and has served on various institutional task forces and committees.
Dr. Nyinondi is a passionate advocate for Kiswahili as a unifying language in Africa and has served as a keynote speaker in prestigious fora, including the Kiswahili International Conference in Havana, Cuba, and Kampala, Uganda. His dedication to advancing Kiswahili is matched by his commitment to the preservation and revitalization of endangered languages across the continent. He actively contributes to language documentation and revitalization projects, serving as Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI, and collaborator on various research initiatives focused on safeguarding Africa’s linguistic heritage.
With a commitment to excellence and a passion for fostering effective communication, Dr. Nyinondi is well-positioned to inspire and empower English language teachers and linguists across Africa.
PhD in Linguistics. University of Dar es Salaam
M.A. Linguistics. University of Dar es salaam
B.A. Education ( majoring in Linguistics and Geography). University of Dar es salaam
Research reports
1.1.Hamad, M. H., Massawe, G. & Nyinondi, O. (2025). The Role of Zanzibar Improving Students’ Prospect (ZISP) Project in Advancing Teachers’ Knowledge and Skills. International Online Journal of Education and Teaching (IOJET), 12(2), 124-148.
2.1.1.Issa, Z., Mwakapina, J & Nyinondi, O.S.., (2024). Competence-based curriculum in practice: English curriculum implementation prospects and challenges in Mtama District secondary schools in Tanzania. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 13(5), 29-39. https://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/6319
2.1.2.Laurencio, DL, Gervas, I, & Nyinondi, O.S. (2024). Understanding teachers’ and students’ perceptions on the re-entry of teen mother-students in public secondary schools of Dodoma City. International Journal of Research Studies in Education 13(6), 145-157.
2.1.3.Issa, Z., Mwakapina, J., & Nyinondi, O.S. (2024). Implementation of English language Competence –Based Curriculum in Tanzanian secondary schools: A case Mtama District. Education Journal (forthcoming). https://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/6317
2.1.4.Laurencio, DL, Gervas, I & Nyinondi, O.S. (2024). Teachers’ and Students’ Level of Awareness Regarding Re-Entry of Mother-Students in Public Secondary Schools in Dodoma City. East African Journal of Education and Social Sciences (forthcoming) https://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/6320
2.1.5.Nyinondi, O S (2024). Trends in Communication Strategies through Traditional Medicine: Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Tanzania. East African Journal of Education and Social Sciences 5(1)98–111. https://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/6324
2.1.6.Nyinondi, O S. & Mwakapina J. Wilson (2023). WhatsApp Platform a Remedy for Covid-19 Classroom Learning Restrictions: Students’, Teachers’, and Parents’ Perspectives in Tanzania. East African Journal of Education and Social Sciences (EAJESS). 4(2). http://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/5488
2.1.7.Lusekelo, A, Nyinondi, O.S. &Alphonce C (2021). The Language of the Public Spaces in Tanzanian Universities during the COVID-19 Pandemic. ETHNOLOGIA ACTUALIS. 21(2), 36-58. http://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/5490
2.1.8.Nyinondi, Onesmo. S. & Lusekelo, Amani (2020). Lexical verbs expressing modality in great lakes languages and beyond The case of Runyambo and Luguru languages. Journal of West African Languages. 47(2), 63-84 https://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/4344
2.1.9.Mohamed, H. I., & Nyinondi, O.S. (2017). Academic writing as a discourse of practice: A genre analysis of students writing in Higher Education in Tanzania. The Internet Journal Language, Culture and Society. (43),10-23
2.1.10.Nyinondi, O.S., Mhandeni, A.S., & Mohamed, H. I. (2017). The Use of Communicative Language Teaching Approach in Teaching Communication Skills Courses in Tanzanian Universities. International journal of research studies in language learning. 6(3), 89-99 https://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/items/3507d5c6-c524-4355-bb8a-fd796f3943d3
2.1.11.Nyinondi, O.S., & Mohamed, H. I. (2016). The classification of morphological forms marking tense and aspect in Luguru. The Internet Journal Language, Culture and Society, (42), P. 21- 40
2.1.12.Mohamed, H. I. & Nyinondi, O. S. (2016). How Tanzanian Universities Can Respond to Increasing Market Demands for Specialized Forms of English Language Learning and Communication Skills. World Journal of English Language. Vol. 6, No. 2, 1-9.
2.1.13.Mwakapina, J.W., Nyinondi, O. S; & Mhandeni, S. A (2016). WhatsApp Mobile Tool in English as Second Language Learning: Opportunities, potentials, and Challenges in Higher Education Settings in Tanzania International Journal of English Language Teaching (IJELT) Vol. 4, No. 2, 70-90
Trainer: Teaching and Learning Language Skills: Grammar and Vocabulary Made Easy TCPD Webinar series 19th- 27th May 2022
Trainer: Collaborative teaching Strategies: Teamwork and peer mentorship, TCPD Webinar series 19th- 27th May 2022
Participant: Capacity building workshop on proposal writing skills: Edward Moringe Campus, SUA 22nd – 25th February 2022
Trainee: Training the Translators/interpreters: Association for Translation Studies in Africa (ATSA) and The University of Free State (UFS); ATSA webinar series. January 2021- September 2021
Trainer: Writers’ Workshop, Lushoto, Tanga. March 2021.
Presenter: Seminar; Expression of modality in Bantu Languages, College of Humanities (CoHU), UDSM. Feb 6, 2020.
Trainee: Training workshop on Technology Resources and Strategies for Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development; by Virginia Tech Language and Culture Institute, SUA, Morogoro. Mar 9 -Apr 26 2015
Coordinator: Training workshop on Curriculum Development, Morogoro, Tanzania. January 2015
Rapporteur: Training workshop for English language facilitators, Dodoma, Tanzania. May 2011
Attendee:TESOL 2022 International Convention & English Language Expo Hybrid | 22-25 March 2022, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Presenter:Africa-TESOL 2nd International Conference, New Horizons in Language Teaching, Integrated Polytechnic Regional Centre (IPRC Kigali) Kigali Rwanda, May 12 -13, 2017.
Presenter:LSSA/SAALA/SAALT Joint Annual international Conference University of the Western Cape, Cape Town S.A., 4-7 July 2016.
Presenter:International Conference on English for Effective Communication: Language for Communication in the Industry, Strathmore Writing Centre Strathmore University, Nairobi 19th to 20th May 2016;
Presenter:International Conference on English for Effective Communication Challenges and Opportunities in East Africa, Strathmore University, Nairobi 16th to 17th April 2015
Certificate in Corpus Linguistics; A three-month online linguistic training by Lancaster University
Certificate in Critical Thinking, a Ten-week online teacher training through the E-teacher programme offered by the University of Oregon (USA)
Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages ( TESOL Methods), a three-month online teacher training through the E-teacher programme offered by the University of Oregon (USA)
Certificate in Building Teaching Skills through the Interactive Web a Ten-week online teacher training through the E-teacher programme offered by the University of Oregon (USA)
Certificate in Integrating the Internet into the Classroom; a two-month online teacher training through the E-teacher programme offered by Lewis & Clark College(USA)
Certificate in Examinations items development; A ten days training by the National Examination Council of Tanzania ( NECTA)
2022 to date: Head: Department of Language Studies.
2020 – 2022; Coordinator: SUA Center for African and International Languages (SUA-CAIL)
2021 – 2023; Member: SUASA Executive Committee
2019- To date Member: College of Social Science and Humanities (CSSH) management meeting.
2011- To date, served in different Task forces on different roles, including chairperson, secretary, and member.
2016 -2019: Board Member; College of Social Science and Humanities SUA
2014- 2016, Coordinator of the then English Language Resource Center (ELRC) SUA
2014-2015- Team member, the project on Improving the Teaching of English Language and Communication Skills Courses to support the provision of quality education at SUA
2010-2012, Assistant Coordinator, Tanzania English Language Teachers’ Association [TELTA].
Department of Language studies|College of Social Sciences and Humanities | Sokoine University of Agriculture
P.O.Box 3035| Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro | Tanzania|
P.O.Box, 3035 Morogoro, Tanzania
Email. onesmon@sua.ac.tz