SharesThe University of Dar es Salaam was alive with literary celebration as the Safal Kiswahili Prize for African Literature marked a major milestone: ten years of elevating African-language storytelling. Taking top honors in the Fiction category was Tanzanian author Salim Hussein Ng’anzi for his novel Mwanamkasi Ndio Basi (Mwanamkasi, That’s It! ), while Ali Hilal Ali claimed the premier Poetry award for his collection Diwani ya Vizikwa Vya Kale (The Anthology of the Ancient Ruins). This landmark edition also marked a historical milestone, with Maimuna Hashim Maalim becoming the first woman ever shortlisted in the short story collection category. Speaking on behalf of the panel, Prof. Timammy noted that the exceptional caliber of writing demonstrates how rapidly literary talent in Kiswahili continues to flourish.