GEN Z Kenyan National Poetry Competition: IHRAM Reveals Shortlist of Finalists

 

GEN Z KENYAN NATIONAL POETRY COMPETITION: IHRAM REVEALS SHORTLIST OF FINALISTS

 

The organizers of the GEN Z Kenyan National Poetry Competition have unveiled the shortlist for this year's competition, showcasing an impressive array of poetic voices that highlight the ongoing challenges facing Kenya. The competition was designed to capture the diverse perspectives of Kenyans, as well as international observers, in response to the recent protests, which have resulted in tragic loss of life and widespread arrests.

Through this initiative, IHRAM (International Human Rights Art Movement) provides a dynamic platform for participants to creatively express their thoughts on these pressing social issues through the art of poetry. The shortlist was carefully curated by Oludare Akinola (R. B. Pembroke), who selected the finalists from 12 longlisted entries.

The winners of the GEN Z Kenyan National Poetry Competition will be announced later this week. The first-place winner will receive a prize of $100, the second-place winner will receive $75, and the third-place winner will receive $50.

The complete shortlist is as follows:

1. A Poem For The Good People Of Kenya – Daniel Ayotunde Omonitan (Nigeria)
2. Because We Could Not Bow To Fear – Stanley Moseka Ntiyia (Kenya)
3. Echoes Of Desperation: A Nation’s Youth Cry For Justice – William Muthama (Kenya)
4. Scourge Of Greed – Abdulmumeen Humulkhair Olamipo (Nigeria)
5. Shadows Of Yesterday – Stephen Gatei Wambui (Kenya)
6. Spirit Of The Protest – Sumaila Isah Umaisha (Nigeria)
7. The Kenya We Dream Of – Sayyida Ali Shariff Alwy Ali (Kenya)
8. The Whispers Of A Nation: A Gen Z Cry – Linda Gichohi (Kenya)

Stay tuned for the announcement of the winners, as these talented poets continue to shine a light on the socio-political realities of our time.