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Nick Twinamatsiko

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Nick Twinamatsiko
BornNick Twinamatsiko
Uganda
OccupationCivil engineer, writer
NationalityUgandan
Alma materMakerere University,
GenreFiction, poetry
Notable worksChwezi 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

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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

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Novels

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  • 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

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  • Till the Promised Land & Other Poems. Pilgrims publications. 2004.

References

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  1. ^ Dennis D. Muhumuza, "The pursuit of truth is the only antidote to our gullibility", Daily Monitor, 8 August 2012. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
  2. ^ Constance Obonyo, "Chwezi legend retold in contemporary terms", Daily Monitor, 16 June 2012. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
  3. ^ A parable of the lost love, dennoznewspaperarticles.blogspot.com. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
  4. ^ "Jesse’s Jewel by Nick Twinamatsiko", readerscafeafrica.com. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  5. ^ Dennis D. Muhumuz (16 August 2010). "The civil engineer who builds words and sentences". Retrieved 18 October 2017.
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