A student literary journal
A place for
every student
voice.
The Mzizima Inkpress is a student literary journal at Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School. Read poems, stories, reflections, and art made by students in our community.
OUR PURPOSE
Different voices.
One creative community.
We bring students together through poetry, stories, essays, and visual art—and make room for different experiences and ideas.
The story behind the inkFor the next issue
Something to say?
Put it on the page.
Send us a poem, story, essay, artwork or photograph—something you have made and want to share.
Next window: 1–30 November 2026
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About The Mzizima Inkpress
The people
behind the pages.
How it started
From club pages
to a journal.
The Mzizima Inkpress began as a project of the InkQuiry Society, Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School’s literature and drama club. Our first issue was published in April 2025. Since then, the journal has grown while keeping its focus on student writing and art.
Editorial team
Meet the team
Our founding editorial board
With appreciation for the people who helped us begin.
An invitation to create
Your voice belongs
on these pages.
Read the guidelines, prepare your work, and help write our next chapter.
01 / Who can submit
Eligibility
- Open to students aged 11–17, or in Grades 7–13 (or the equivalent).
- Contributors may be from any nationality or background, but must reside in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and attend a high school there at the time of submission.
- Submissions are currently open to students from the participating schools listed below.
Participating schoolsAga Khan Mzizima Secondary School
Additional schools to be confirmed.
02 / What we welcome
Accepted formats
Please scan traditional artwork when submitting it.
03 / Keep it your own
Originality
All work must be original and created entirely by the submitting student. AI-generated work will not be tolerated and will be immediately declined.
04 / Prepare your piece
Format & presentation
Submit written work in .doc, .docx, or PDF format. Ensure the font and typography are legible and clear. Times New Roman, 12 pt is preferred.
A note from the editors
If your piece is intentionally formatted in an unconventional way, please let us know in your cover letter.
05 / Send it our way
How to submit
- Check your eligibility and choose an accepted format.
- Prepare your original work and include a cover letter if you need to explain its formatting.
- Between 1 and 30 November 2026, submit through your school’s responsible department or student representatives, or use the Google Form.