Yvonne Zabu (writes as Zabu Wamara)

🧠of a mad genius, 💓of a dreamer | MSc GMBPsS | Author of ‘Cracking’, ‘Akafuuzi’ | UEA Global Voices Scholar 23/24 | UEA/MAK/UCT/NMU Alumni

[Yvonne Zabu (writes as Zabu Wamara) @munyakitara]

@KemtrupTweets I love this! I’ve been watching diagnoses rise which is great because people are trying to better understand their needs. What’s not great is a diagnosis that doesn’t help improve your quality of life & this POV? Gets us back on track!

[Yvonne Zabu (writes as Zabu Wamara) @munyakitara]

Thrilled to be a joint winner of the Island Prize 2025! 🎉 🌍

It’s an honour to have my work recognised, and Kristien, huge congratulations to you! 💫

Thank you to the judges and team behind the prize. #IslandPrize

[Holland House Books @HhouseBooks]

We are delighted to announce....

#booksbooksbooks #writing #prize #theislandprize #winners #africanauthors

[Yvonne Zabu (writes as Zabu Wamara) @munyakitara]

@JoshuaLubwama1 @twongye @femritewriters @dbaing01 Thank you!🙏🏾

[Yvonne Zabu (writes as Zabu Wamara) @munyakitara]

Thank you @twongye ! Thankful for spaces like @femritewriters that keep me writing. ✍️

[Hilda J. Twongyeirwe @twongye]

It's a great year for Uganda's literary family!

Hearty congratulations to member of @femritewriters, #ZabuWamara @munyakitara for scooping The Island Prize 2025. I know the tough dynamics in that room!

And congratulations to Kristien Potgieter who shared the win 🏆

[Yvonne Zabu (writes as Zabu Wamara) @munyakitara]

Aaaaw thanks!!

[Wellness Psychological Services @wellnesspsychug]

Today we celebrate 🎊 Zabu Wamara @munyakitara Psychotherapist, co-founder of @wellnesspsychug & writer for winning - Kristien Potgieter 2025 Island Prize for African Fiction. 1/2
https://t.co/ISlODrdiwg

[Yvonne Zabu (writes as Zabu Wamara) @munyakitara]

Deeply honoured and grateful to be recognised alongside such brilliant emerging voices from the continent !

[BRITTLE PAPER @brittlepaper]

The Island Prize has announced its 2025 shortlist—expanded from 3 to 5 titles to reflect the richness of this year’s submissions.

Congratulations to Azags Agandaa, Izzy Agu, Wame Molefhe, Kristien Potgieter, and @munyakitara! Winner announced May 19.

https://t.co/TU3Y9wr7CG

[Yvonne Zabu (writes as Zabu Wamara) @munyakitara]

Aaaah!

[LitNet @mylitnet]

Press release: The Island Prize 2025 shortlist https://t.co/wfdAFX0BiS

[LitNet @mylitnet]

Press release: The Island Prize 2025 shortlist https://t.co/wfdAFX0BiS

[Yvonne Zabu (writes as Zabu Wamara) @munyakitara]

My friend!! If you knew the knowings necessary for even a basic understanding of how much it took for her and her novel manuscript to be on this list? You would be cheering too!

[Muti'ah Badruddeen @deenprogress]

I feel like I need to milk this a bit more

Like, I’m still reeling. I mean, it’s a freaking longlist for Discoveries Prize, run by the Women’s Prize Trust, y’all!

[Yvonne Zabu (writes as Zabu Wamara) @munyakitara]

@deenprogress I’m definitely milking it! You deserve every bit of joy that comes with being by on the longlist!

[Rhonah @IgnitewithAine]

Truly honored to have been part of the Training of Trainers (TOT) of ITC with CMC and Your Ally Foundation.

Grateful for the opportunity to connect with such inspiring individuals and passionate changemakers.

Looking forward to collaborating and achieving even more together.

[Doris Kwesiga @kambugyiro]

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[Friendship Bench @friendshipbench]

Healing Through Stories with Dixon Chibanda episode 4! Story Time 😁✨

In this episode, our founder is joined by Gogo (Grandmother) Hwiza, the oldest Friendship Bench Grandmother, to share her wisdom and inspiring journey.

📌 Watch the full episode: https://t.co/o1FdINjMsO

[Yvonne Zabu (writes as Zabu Wamara) @munyakitara]

I’m still riding on this high 🥹

[New Writing @NewWritingNet]

More UEA #CreativeWriting news!
https://t.co/qWhoP8E7UN

Hymn to Dionysus by Natasha Pulley (@natasha_pulley)

Yvonne Zabu (@munyakitara) longlisted for The Island Prize

Who Wants to Live Forever by Hanna Thomas Uose (@hannathomas)

Prickle by Rachel Cleverly (@rachel_cleverly)

[Yvonne Zabu (writes as Zabu Wamara) @munyakitara]

The tears are worth it 😂😂😂

But honestly, this is the sign to never give up even we really want to.

[Muti'ah Badruddeen @deenprogress]

@munyakitara killing it!!!!!!

💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

[Janet kantalama @janetkantalama]

1/2. For your information, "When the economy struggles, it doesn’t just hit your wallet—it can impact your emotional and physical health, too. During times of financial hardship, you might notice your depression deepening, anxiety intensifying, or chronic pain flaring up."

[Mental Health Uganda @MentalHealth_Ug]

"What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation." – Glenn Close ☀️💬

Let’s have the conversation. Your mental health matters, and support is just a call away. 📞💙

📌 Call our toll-free line: 0800 21 21 21 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)

#conversationschangelives #mentalhealthmatters #letstalk

[Yvonne Zabu (writes as Zabu Wamara) @munyakitara]

Gaaaaaaah! I started @uniofeastanglia with the goal of writing a novel. The very first chapter was workshopped in November 2023, two months after I began…here we are a year later. I am so honoured! 🥹🙏🏾🥹

[Holland House Books @HhouseBooks]

Excited to announce the Island Prize Longlist of 2025! Congratulations to everyone who has made it this far!
#longlist #prize #theislandprize #writing

[Mental Health Uganda @MentalHealth_Ug]

📌 Suicide is a Public Health Issue, not a Crime!

"We need to look at suicide as a public health issue instead of a criminal one. Why would you judge me in the courts of law when you didn’t help me with my issues?" – Derrick Kizza Mbuga | The Executive Director, MHU

Decriminalizing suicide means shifting from punishment to support, from blame to care. Let’s advocate for policies that prioritize mental health over prosecution.
#conversationschangelives #suicidedecriminalization #mentalhealthforall #endthestigma
@LifeLineInt

[Yvonne Zabu (writes as Zabu Wamara) @munyakitara]

Join the Africa Study Centre! 🌍✨

📅 March 6, 2025 | 16:30 (GMT +3)
📌 Topic: Accelerating Women’s Leadership in Africa – Breaking Barriers & Bridging the Digital Divide

🔗 Register now: https://t.co/WkzqvDexcl

Let’s drive change together! 💡👩🏾‍💻 #WomenLeadership #Africa