Deograsius

Deograsius Obalim

Deograsius Obalim

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Deograsius Latimson Obalim is a Ugandan poet, a member of Uganda Poetry Society and a Student of Software Engineering at the Uganda Institute of Information and Communication Technology (UICT). His work explores the intersection of technology, humanity, ethics, and the future of artificial intelligence. Through poetry, he reflects on how innovation shapes societies, economies, and human identity, particularly from a Global South perspective. His writing seeks to question progress while preserving the human soul within the digital age.

Obalim

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professor of poetry, prolific Author, Award wining Poet
Awards
The Dr. Ivan Edwards Poetry Award
The inaugural Dr. Ivan Edwards Poetry Award 2026 also includes a special US$200 prize for children. Young Ugandan poets (under 18) are invited to submit 2-minute spoken-word videos or 500-word poems themed “Unity” by January 20, 2026. Honoring Dr. Ivan Edwards, this category nurtures young literary talent, sparks creativity, and fosters national and global poetic voices in alignment with the Uganda Poetry Society’s collaborative vision.