Mercy Prisca Akia works with Soroti District Local Government as a librarian at Soroti Public Library. It’s a job she has done for the last 15 years. She works with a diverse clientele that includes children. In her 15 years of service, she has been able to transform the face of the library. In 2017, she was recognized by ULIA for her distinguished service in the public library services, in 2021, her team won a Janzi award as the best public library. She is also an INELI graduate, a mentorship program run by AfLia.
She is passionate about transforming communities through the provision of the right information using traditional media and use of ICT. She loves teaching.