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Uganda-born, Nyanja-raised, lives between Ithaca and Kampala, a rural soul trespassing in various urban spaces, with a longing to return anywhere rural. Writes in Rukiga, and English, learning Luganda.

• Q&A: ‘Law is an extension of Literature’, says Kyomuhendo Ateenyi, the Ugandan poet exiled in the law.

  By bwesigye on 2 January , 2017 • ( 2 )

  

  Bwesigye Bwa Mwesigire writes: I first came to know Kyomuhendo Ateenyi from his literary, epistolary and blogging practice at Makerere University. His poetry and political commentary published on university notice boards and a variety of blog platforms provided the metaphor… Read More ›

• Do African Literary Festivals Culture (?): Bwesigye Bwa Mwesigire on the Writivism Experience

  By bwesigye on 2 July , 2016 • ( 4 )

  

  Bwesigye Bwa Mwesigire was formerly Programs Director at Writivism Festival. This piece, reflecting on his experience of Writivism, was adapted from a presentation he made at the 5th Annual African Popular Cultures Workshop at Sussex University on 19 April 2016.  The… Read More ›