Monica Arac de Nyeko (born 1979) is a Ugandan writer of short fiction, poetry, and essays, living in Nairobi, Kenya.

She taught literature and English at St. Mary's College Kisubi, before proceeding to pursue a Master's degree in Humanitarian Assistance at the University of Groningen.

[4][13] While at Makerere she was an active member of FEMRITE – Uganda Women Writers Association,[14] which she has credited for giving her "a place and space to write with a network of support and mentorship—handy when you are starting out.

[16] In 2007, Arac de Nyeko won the Caine Prize for her short story "Jambula Tree",[17] which is about two teenage girls falling in love and facing an unforgiving community as a result.

One of Arac de Nyeko's other notable stories is "Strange Fruit", which contains an allusion to the song of the same name, and was shortlisted for the Caine Prize in 2004.