Literature
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…
Read MoreOpen 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…
Read MoreWhere 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…
Read MoreAfrican 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:…
Read MoreEchoes 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…
Read MoreCall 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…
Read MoreKasala: The Poetry of Placement
Written by Loic Ekinga & Elijah Bwojji Seven poets gathered to explore the Kasala poetic form in a three-week workshop with the Goethe Zentrum Kampala/Ugandan German Cultural Society. The workshop aimed to explore a traditional genre of oral praise poetry originating from the Congo region. The Kasala as it is known in the Luba tribe…
Read MoreIt Must Be Nice: A Valentine’s Week Spectacle at Mitchz Manifest V
Mitchz Manifest V, fondly dubbed “It Must Be Nice,” illuminated the night sky during the Valentine’s Week on February 16th, 2024. Held for the first time on the enchanting rooftop of Goethe Zentrum Kampala, this edition of the acclaimed series drew 123 attendees eager to bask in the magic of artistic expression. Against the backdrop…
Read MoreUgandan Literature at our Christmas Book Fair
Our Christmas Book Fair is now in its third season with this years theme: Ugandan writing across genres. On Saturday 2nd December 2023 at 32 Degrees East, Kansanga, an independent non-profit organisation, focused on the creation and exploration of contemporary art in Uganda, we celebrated all kinds of Ugandan Literature There were a variety of…
Read MoreEkyoto Night with Tontoma Poetry Jazz Session
In cooperation with Tontoma Poetry Jazz Session we hosted a cozy evening of poetry and music in our GZK basement. ‘Ekyoto’ is a Luganda word meaning fire place where food is cooked. In Buganda culture Ekyoto is where adults passed wisdom and knowledge to the young to empower them for the challenging world that lay…
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