Top authors, publishers recognised at Uganda Book Awards
Nov 30, 2019
Chief guest Mike Chibita commended the Uganda Book Forum for promoting the culture of reading and writing books
The 3rd Uganda Book Awards were held at the Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala on Friday, with a call on authors and publishers to use their trade to promote socio-economic development.
The function, organised by the Book Forum of Uganda, attracted authors and publishers from across the country.
It was a moment of joy and hope as the authors and publishers interacted and shared their experiences ahead of the function.
There was even greater excitement as the winning authors in the respective 20 categories were announced.
Moses Mukisa, the author of Financial Growth, was declared the overall winner of this year's Uganda Book Awards.
Amazing Grace, a student of Gombe High School, Kawaala, won the category of the Child-Author.
The Director of Public Prosecution, Mike Chibita (who was the chief guest), commended the Uganda Book Forum for promoting the culture of reading and writing books.
He encouraged Ugandans to write about the country's rich history and opportunities and ultimately foster development.
The President of the Uganda Book Forum, Nasser Kakumba, also encouraged authors to write books that offer solutions to the problems of Uganda and Africa.
He thanked organisations and individuals, such as Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, for sponsoring the event.
The function ran under the theme ‘Books are a Bridge to Economic Development'.
The Winning Authors
Best (overall) Book of the Year: Moses Mukisa, Financial Growth
Lifetime Achiever: James Tumusiime
Politics and Governance: Miria Matembe, The Struggle for Freedom Betrayed
Best Child-Author: Amazing Grace, Nurtured by a Blind Mother
Novel of the Year: Lauren Ocen, Alien Woman
Best Spiritual Book: Erica Mukisa, Eighteen Years with Lucifer
Self-help and Humour: Justice Henry Kawesa, Help in the absence of a Lawyer
Business Motivation Book: Moses Mukisa, Financial Growth
Culture, Ethics and Biographies: Kisamba Mugerwa, A Focused Journey
Best Academic Book: Kichui Shadrack, Direct to Point-Bull dozer
Children's Readers: Rose Rwakasisi, Sunshine after Rain
Primary Maths: Ronald Kakemnbo, MK Primary Maths Book 6,
Primary Science: Joseph Munanura, MK Integrated Science Book 6
Leading Primary SST: Godfrey Nsubuga, MK Standard SST Pupils Book 4
Primary English: Sarah Sabano, St Bernard Pupils Book 4
O-Level Arts: Fortunate Akanyihayo, Concise O Level English
O-Level Sciences: Joseph Semu, Understanding O-Level Physics
A-Level Arts: Muhanguzi Hussein, A History of modern Europe made easy
A-Level Sciences: Joachim Kimbowa, Vocational Agriculture
Instructive Book: Longhorn Publishers