African Writers Trust is a body that aims to bridge the divide between African writers and publishing professionals living in the Diaspora and on the continent
Kampala, Uganda
Joined November 2018
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African Writers Trust (AWT) retweeted
In the spirit of independence, we are reading our very own this month at Tubaze Book Club.
Our October read is “The Blossoming of the Big Tree” by Dilman Dila 🥁🥁
Get your copy today at only Ugx 40,000.
Kindly DM to join our close knit readers’ community.
#bookclubs #readers
African Writers Trust (AWT) retweeted
Kampala Writes Literature Festival puts African stories centre stage
@GZ_Kampala, @KlaWrites, @TrustAwt, @Gorreti_k, @UNCC_UG, @FountainPublish
monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifesty…
African Writers Trust (AWT) retweeted
Safal Kiswahili prize for African literature 2025 winners announced
@KiswahiliPrize, @TrustAwt, @femritewriters, @FountainPublish, @CainePrize
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African Writers Trust (AWT) retweeted
We left with plenty to reflect on, analyze, and put into practice. @CainePrize @TrustAwt @UNCC_UG @ekitabu
African Writers Trust (AWT) retweeted
A huge thank you to all our partners who made the 3rd edition of the Kampala Writes Litfest possible! We couldn't have done it without you and we deeply appreciate everything you brought to making this a truly memorable festival.
#Klawriteslitfest
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FEMRITE has done it again! Scooped the 2026 Literary Rights Management and Author Protection Award at the Mashariki Literary Awards 2026, in Dar es Salaam, organised by Culture and Development East Africa.
Thank you @CDEATZ,
Thank you Tanzania!
Thank you Africa!
Asanteni sana!
African Writers Trust (AWT) retweeted
@TrustAwt had a sale on books last month at the @klawriteslitfest and I got some gems to add on my list of books to read on my quest to read around Africa. 📚
Did you know about the #ReadAroundAfricaChallenge ?
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We had an engaging panel on Where Stories Begin - A cross genre dialogue between writers and artists.
#klawriteslitfest #wherestoriesbegin
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Here are some quotes from the panelists:
"The process is the art work and not the thing you see at the end" - Sandra Suubi
"I am not self made, I am community made" - Tramaine Suubi
"I truly believe that creatives need some time to be bored" - Atwine Lyn
#klawriteslitfest
African Writers Trust (AWT) retweeted
Book lovers go grab books at 50% discounts @TrustAwt at the #KlaWritesLitFest
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Sometimes the male staff would smile at my face, respect me but behind my back, they'd grumble and didn't believe I qualified even with my credentials as a Vet. Doctor.
That didn't discourage me though, the cause was bigger than me- Dr. Gladys
#KlaWritesLitFest
#KlaWrites
African Writers Trust (AWT) retweeted
Highlights from Day 2 of the Kampala Writes Liftest! Thank you to everybody who came through and made it extraordinary. It’s Day 3 today, see you there!
📽️ @jabpixel
#Klawriteslitfest #DayTwo
African Writers Trust (AWT) retweeted
We are pleased to share with you our Saturday program.
Slide through to see the day's program.
At the National Theatre
Saturday, 29th August, 2026.
African Writers Trust (AWT) retweeted
Book Talk: Imagination in Poetry
Panellists: @moodysilverlin1 and Jane Okot p'Bitek Langoya and moderator - @irenemutuzo
Considering how everyday language and ordinary moments are transformed through poetry, is it true that poetry is the most honest place for imagination?
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✨Author spotlight ✨:Meet Ama Dadson, the Founder & CEO of AkooBooks Audio @akoobooks , West Africa’s first publisher and digital platform dedicated to African literature in audio and ebook formats.
She currently serves as the Audio Ambassador for the Frankfurt Book Fair.
African Writers Trust (AWT) retweeted
✨ Meet our Festival Curator Gorreti Kyomuhendo @TrustAwt , the literary visionary shaping this year’s Kampala Writes Lit Festival.
Join us for inspiring conversations, powerful stories, and a keynote address from the remarkable Chika Unigwe @chikaunigwe . Dont miss! 📚
African Writers Trust (AWT) retweeted
We got advance copies of our forthcoming fiction titles, and we wanted to show you so you can gush over them with us. 😍
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Our forthcoming fiction titles are now available for pre-order! Pre-order them on our website and get a 15% discount.
One of them is Promises. It is the latest novel by Ugandan feminist writer Goretti Kyomuhendo.
Promises charts the joys and tribulations of Ajuna and her fiancé.
African Writers Trust (AWT) retweeted
This is the final week to make your poetic contribution to food systems! Check fulldetails at @femritewriters
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We are excited to share that applications for our Certificate in Creative Writing Programme for young women (18-35) living in Mbarara and Fort Portal districts are now open!
Apply now: bayimba.org/academy/certific…
Deadline for applications is 29th June, 2026.
