Let us ignite the spark of poetry within you, and together, let us create a world where words can change lives.
The inaugural Dr. Ivan Edwards Poetry Award 2026
The inaugural Dr. Ivan Edwards Poetry Award 2026 also includes a special US$200 prize for children. Young Ugandan poets (under 18) are invited to submit 2-minute spoken-word videos or 500-word…
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What is the Uganda Poetry Society?
What is the Uganda Poetry Society (UPS)? That’s the question. While we all know Jesus or whomever we worship or believe in is the Answer, as long as who you believe in or worship does you or anybody else no…
POEM OF THE WEEK: The Algorithm of Being
I. The Beginning – Human IngenuityBefore the code, there was fire,A spark…
Parvathy’s Pick
Parvathy Salil is a PHD candidate in literature, an accomplished poet and…
The Dr. Ivan Edwards Poetry Award Competition Guidelines
The Annual Dr. Ivan Edwards Poetry Award is an initiative sure to change how poetry is written and performed in…
Poem of the Week: TRANQUILITY
By Ian “Origi” Akatwijuka In my hands the bamboo sheet. I couldn't read a thing on it. But I smiled,…
The inaugural Dr. Ivan Edwards Poetry Award 2026
The inaugural Dr. Ivan Edwards Poetry Award 2026 also includes a special US$200 prize for children. Young Ugandan poets (under…
The Dr. Ivan Edwards Poetry Award 2026
*CALL FOR POEM SUBMISSIONS! * The Uganda Poetry Society unveils the inaugural Dr. Ivan Edwards Poetry Award 2026, honoring Ugandan-born…
East African Regional Institute of Legal and Policy Studies’ Partnership with Uganda Poetry Society
East African Regional Institute of Legal and Policy Studies 2026 is off to a remarkable start for EARLPS. 🚀🚀🌍🌍✨✨ We…
Uganda Poetry Society & Kampala Film School join forces
The Kampala Film School (KFS) and the Uganda Poetry Society (UPS) are joining forces to change the performance arts scene.…
