Nick Twinamatsiko | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nick Twinamatsiko Uganda |
| Occupation | Civil engineer, writer |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Alma mater | Makerere University, |
| Genre | Fiction, poetry |
| Notable works | Chwezi Code, Jesse's Jewel |
Nick Twinamatsiko is a Ugandan writer and civil engineer. He is the author of novels Chwezi Code,[1][2] Jesse's Jewel; a Parable of the Lost Love,[3][4] and Mug: the Chwezi guru, and a collection of poems, Till the Promised Land & Other Poems.
Early life and education
He attended Mbarara municipal primary school, and subsequently went to Ntare school for his secondary level education. He joined Makerere University, where he graduated with a degree in civil engineering.[5]
Published works
Novels
- Mugu: the Chwezi guru. Pilgrims publications. 2010.
- The Chwezi Code. Pilgrims publications. 2010.
- Jesse's Jewel; a Parable of the Lost Love. Pilgrims publications. 2007.
Poetry collections
- Till the Promised Land & Other Poems. Pilgrims publications. 2004.
References
- ↑ Dennis D. Muhumuza, "The pursuit of truth is the only antidote to our gullibility", Daily Monitor, 8 August 2012. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ↑ Constance Obonyo, "Chwezi legend retold in contemporary terms", Daily Monitor, 16 June 2012. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ↑ A parable of the lost love, dennoznewspaperarticles.blogspot.com. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ↑ "Jesse’s Jewel by Nick Twinamatsiko", readerscafeafrica.com. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ↑ Dennis D. Muhumuz (16 August 2010). "The civil engineer who builds words and sentences". Retrieved 18 October 2017.
External links
- "Caine Prize workshop underlines Uganda’s rise in literature"
- "Interview with Brian Bwesigye, Ugandan Writer"
- Brian Bwesigye, "Uganda’s education system should develop talent", Daily Monitor, 4 September 2010.
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