FEMRITE-Uganda Women Writers Association, is set to host Mwalimu Austin Bukenya in celebration of his 80th birthday.
Mwalimu Bukenya is one of the founding members of the organisation. He offered his space, which he shared with Mary Karooro Okurut in the early 90 at Makerere University, to allow women sit and discuss the beginnings of the organisation. As such, Mwalimu is one of the 5 honorary members of the organisation. According to Hon. Okurut, Honorary Membership is the highest honour bestowed on members of the public who show unrivalled solidarity to the organisation. “This is a position that makes him one of the most special people to the FEMRITE sisterhood,” Karooro said.
Other FEMRITE Honorary members are; Dr Monica Chibita, Dr Thomas Ogwang, Ms Addy Beukema and Prof Maggie Gee.
Mwalimu Bukenya is a key figure in East Africa’s literary spaces. He is a poet, a novelist, a short story writer, a playwright, a literary critic, a newspaper columnist, a mentor, and much more.
The Mwalimu @80 celebration will be held on April 1st, 2024, at the FEMRITE Courtyard.
For fans of Mwalimu, and for those who might not have interacted with his work, this is the time. There will be poetry recitals and readings from his works.
The event will start at 4pm and end at 7pm.
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