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Chapter 06

Milestones

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Awards & Fellowships
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Years Judging, African Writers Awards
2020–2026
Years of Recognition
2026

Best Manuscript, Agati Library Writers Residency — Cohort 4

My novel manuscript, "To Kill a Boy," took the top spot.

2026

Judge, African Writers Awards — Short Story Category

Third consecutive year serving as a judge, following 2024 and 2025.

2025

Fellow, Africa Liberty Writing Fellowship

Selected among a cohort of African writers.

2025

Judge, African Writers Awards — Short Story Category

Second consecutive year serving as a judge, following 2024.

2024

Winner, AI Reporting Challenge

Organised by GIZ Rwanda and UNESCO East Africa, recognising excellence in AI-focused journalism.

2024

Judge, African Writers Awards — Short Story Category

First of three consecutive years judging the short story category.

2023

Best Science, Technology & Innovation Communicator

Awarded by the Rwanda National Council for Science and Technology.

2023

Best Story Writer — Mental Health

Recognised by GAERG with Rwanda's Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion.

2020

Empower Africa Now Award — Short Fiction

Awarded for excellence in short fiction writing.

2020

Pen Pen African Writers Residency Fellow

Residency in Nairobi, Kenya, with writers from seven African countries.

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