Kampala Writes Literature Festival

Goretti Kyomuhendo, the Kampala Writes Literature Festival curator remarked that Kampala is ripe for a sustained, impactful, and dedicated literature festival and we believe KLA Writes Lifest ticked the boxes. We kicked off our 3-day inaugural literature festival with an opening ceremony which was graced by guests like renowned academics who have shaped the literary…

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Kampala Writes Litfest Programme

We are thrilled to unveil the program for the Kampala Writes Litfest 2024, taking place on December 7th and 8th! Over two days, the festival will feature captivating panel discussions, engaging workshops, and an array of entertainment celebrating Uganda’s rich literary and creative heritage. Curator Goretti Kyomuhendo describes the festival as “a platform for writers and book professionals to…

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Kampala Writes Litfest 2024

Goethe Zentrum Kampala/Ugandan German Cultural Society (GZK/UGCS) is thrilled to announce the inaugural Kampala Writes Litfest, set to take place on the 7th and 8th of December 2024 at the Onomo Hotel in Kampala. This literary festival, the first of its kind in the city, has evolved from GZK’s longstanding tradition of hosting the annual…

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Surviving Mental Illness and Finding Me

On October 31, GZK/UGCS hosted an interesting literature event. The author Brain Azemchap was joining us with a reading from his book Surviving Mental Illness and Finding me. The evening was moderated by Andrea Cassatella, who is a Senior Research Fellow at the Makerere Institute of Social Research, Makerere University Brain Azemchap is a Cameroonian…

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Facing Mountains

Author Jacqueline Asiimwe (left) and moderator Goretti Kyomuhendo (right) It was an honor to host Jacqueline Asiimwe, a remarkable human rights attorney and adventure enthusiast, at our premises for a discussion on her new memoir, Facing Mountains. The conversation was moderated by celebrated Ugandan author Goretti Kyomuhendo, who led an engaging discussion that helped the…

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Open Call: Literature Festival Curator

The Goethe Zentrum Kampala / Uganda Cultural Society is looking for a curator for its inaugural literature festival. The festival will have a prelude in December 2024 and have its full premier in 2025. The festival aims to support the growth of the sector through skill development, encouraging critical dialogue on literature and foster networking…

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Where Rivers Go To Die

`Aya walked up a stone path under the sculpture of dead trees, and for a moment she wondered what it had felt like to sit under a real tree. Ancient poets described the music leaves made as a breeze rustled them and the song of birds perched on the branches and that it was considered…

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African Writers Trust Informative Seminar Series: 3rd Edition

Written by African Writers Trust/ Photo courtesy: African Writers Trust African Writers Trust organised a residential, Informative Writers Seminar on the theme: ‘Self-Publishing in Africa: What you need to Know.’ The event took place at Hotsprings Villas Hotel, in Kampala, Uganda, from 14th to 16th June, 2024. The Seminar was attended by nationals from five African countries:…

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Echoes of the Past: Historical Sites and Buildings in Mbarara City

Written by CCFU Team Historical buildings are powerful symbols of our past. They capture moments in time, providing identity to cities, towns, and districts while reflecting architectural styles, cultural influences, and societal values of their eras. These structures also play crucial roles in national tourism, community regeneration, and education. In Uganda, the disappearance of historical…

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Call For Applications: AWT Informative Seminar, 3rd Edition

We are excited to partner with The African Writers Trust to bring to life the third edition of the African Writers Trust Informative Seminar. Join us to explore “Self Publishing: What You Need to Know.” Below are the necessary details: Seminar Description African Writers Trust will hold the 3rd Edition of its popular Informative Seminar series…

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