Kibirige Desire Edward

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Kibirige Desire Edward
EducationBusia Secondary School
Alma materIslamic University In Uganda
OccupationAuthor
Known forWriting
Notable work
Bard Diaries, The Pearl
Parents
  • Kalule Peter (father)
  • Tukahirwa Naume Kalule (mother)
RelativesKagimu Enock (brother), Jjingo Ham (brother), Asiimwe Emily (Sister), Kyomugisha Jassy (Sister)

Kibirige Desire Edward is a Ugandan author. Widely known for his poetry which has been published in collections including Bard Diaries[1] and The Pearl[2]. He has also explored other genres, among them suspense, fantasy, and mystery. Though known primarily for his poetry, he has also written short stories, most of which have been published in collections.

Background and education

Kibirige Desire Edward was born in Busia district, to Kalule Peter and Naume Tukahirwa[3].

He went to St. Jude Nursery and Primary School, Greens Primary School. He then later joined Lubiri High School where he attained his Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE). He continued to St. Peter's College Tororo and later attained his Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) and later joined Islamic University In Uganda to pursue a Bachelor of Laws.

Notable Works

  1. Bard Diaries[4] published in 2024
  2. The Pearl[5] published in 2023

Award Nominations

Kibirige Desire Edward was nominated in the Founder of the year awards[6] in 2024 under two categories namely;

  1. Most Promising Founder of the year (under 30)[7]
  2. Edupreneur Of The Year (Under 30)[8]

References

  1. Phillip, Matogo (11 May 2024). "Kibirige delivers a masterclass in confessionalism". monitor.co.ug.
  2. Phillip, Matogo (30 November 2024). "A collaborative anthology that shares many voices". monitor.co.ug.
  3. "Up And Close With Poet Kibirige Desire Edward". 15 April 2023.
  4. Kibirige, Desire Edward (2024). Bard Diries. Desha Publishing House (published 8 April 2024).
  5. The Pearl. March 26, 2023.
  6. "Home :: Foya". foya.africa.
  7. "Kibirige Desire Edward for Most Promising Founder of The year - Under 30 - Uganda :: Foya". foya.africa.
  8. "Kibirige Desire Edward for Edupreneur Of The Year - Under 30 - Uganda :: Foya". foya.africa.

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