Nick Twinamatsiko
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.
Nick Twinamatsiko | |
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| Born | Nick Twinamatsiko Uganda |
| Occupation | Civil engineer, writer |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Alma mater | Makerere University, |
| Genre | Fiction, poetry |
| Notable works | Chwezi Code, Jesse's Jewel |
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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