The 3rd edition of Kampala Writes LitFest celebrates storytelling as a shared language across creative expressions.

The 2025 theme, Belonging, explored identity, home, and connection, highlighting how stories bridge communities, preserve culture, and help writers and readers find their place.

The 2024 theme, Writing Our Truths, celebrated authentic Ugandan storytelling, exploring copyright, identity, contemporary trends, and publishing, empowering writers to share honest, meaningful stories with impact.