Christopher Mwashinga

Christopher R. Mwashinga Jr (born 9 January 1965) is a Tanzanian author and poet from Mbeya, Tanzania who lives in the United States. He has published books of Christian poetry, theology, mission, and religious history. His poetry has been published in reputable anthologies in the United States, and other countries including Kenya, Singapore, and Tanzania. He writes in English and Kiswahili. Quotes Kiswahili - English “Akili bila hekima, ni jua bila mwangaza.” “Intelligence without wisdom is like the sun without light.” Christopher R. Mwashinga, Sauti Toka Ughaibuni. “Mwanamke ndo kipimo, cha ukuu wa taifa.” “A woman is the measure of a nation's greatness.” Christopher R. Mwashinga, Sauti Toka Ughaibuni. “Siri sii siri tena, itokapo mdomoni.” “A secret is no longer a secret once it leaves the mouth.” Christopher R. Mwashinga, Sauti Toka Ughaibuni. “Maneno yako yapime, kwa makini fikiria.” “Weigh your words; think carefully.” Christopher R. Mwashinga, Sauti Toka Ughaibuni. External links Category:Poets from Tanzania Category:Authors from Tanzania Category:1965 births Category:Living people