PRESS RELEASE – Kampala Writes Literature Festival 2026

The Goethe-Zentrum Kampala/Uganda German Cultural Society (GZK/UGCS) is delighted to welcome audiences to the third edition of the annual Kampala Writes Literature Festival. The festival is organised by GZK/UGCS in partnership with the Caine Prize for African Writing, African Writers Trust, the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Kampala, Jibu, ONOMO Hotels, eKitabu,…

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Tatort screening

Join us for a screening of Tatort, one of Germany’s most iconic television series. Tatort (“Crime Scene”) is a German-language TV series that has been running continuously since 1970, with around 30 feature-length episodes produced each year, making it the longest-running German TV drama. The series features different police teams solving crimes in their own…

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GZK Spelling Bee 2026

The GZK Spelling Bee 2026 is a platform where GZK students will challenge themselves, refine their German language skills and appreciate the power of words. Event detailsThe event will take place : Date : Friday 17 July 2026 Time : 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Venue : GZK Basement Entry: Free of charge and open…

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March Cultural Programme

Naangwa Muhonja – Uganda Chapter Date: Friday, 5th March 2026 Venue: GZK Basement Time: 7 pm Free Entry We welcome you to a musical showcase! From Kenya to Uganda, Naangwa Muhonja is a live ritual performance where Muhonja summons ancestral wisdom through song, movement, African traditional dance, and embodied ancestral expression. Because of Her Date:…

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An evening of games, film and karaoke

On 5 December 2025, the library sponsored a student engagement activity designed to support informal German language interaction while allowing students to connect with one another outside the classroom The event was structured around three main activities: board games, a movie screening, and karaoke. Board games were available throughout the session and encouraged small-group interaction…

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The Community Librarians Capacity Building Workshop

We are excited to announce the upcoming Community Librarians Capacity Building Workshop, taking place from 14 – 17 October at the GZK Library. This workshop is the result of a collaborative effort between the Goethe-Zentrum Kampala (GZK) and the Community Libraries Association of Uganda (COLAU), reflecting our shared commitment to strengthening grassroots library initiatives across…

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Kampala Writes Literature Festival 2025 Press Release

The 2nd Edition of Kampala Writes Literature FestivalTheme: BelongingDates: 15th -17th AugustVenue: Yusuf Lule Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda The second edition of the Kampala Writes LitFest will take place from August 15th to 17th, 2025, at Yusuf Lule Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, curated by Goretti Kyomuhendo, founding director of the African Writers Trust.…

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The Research Lab 2025: Meet the Artists!

Meet the 8 artists joining us for the first edition of The Research Lab 2025! We’re thrilled to introduce you to these visionary creators joining us on a journey to research, experiment, and push boundaries in their practices for the remaining half of the year. Meet the artists: Matkayem, Mutebi Martin David, Kantono Esther, Khamala…

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Stellenangebot

Wir suchen derzeit Lehrer, die qualifiziert sind, die Niveaustufen A1 bis C1 zu unterrichten, entweder persönlich oder online. Die Stellen beinhalten ein konkurrenzfähiges Gehalt, Krankenversicherung, Fortbildungsmöglichkeiten vor Ort und in Deutschland sowie Anschluss an das Netzwerk des Goethe Instituts. Interessierte Personen können eine E-Mail mit ihren Qualifikationen (Lebenslauf, Zeugnisse und ein Motivationsschreiben auf Deutsch) an…

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