Norah Owaraga

1862 Speke visit to Buganda

1862, the “British explorer John Hanning Speke, the first European to visit Buganda while searching for the source of the Nile.” This is an event, if I could, I would erase from history. By the way, the language “first European” as it applies to Speke and his misadventures in Uganda, is of recent. Growing up,…

Serenity prayer

We live in times of uncertainty, here in my homeland; and sadly seemingly world over. We are hearing terrifying news in volumes uncomfortable. And so, I seek wisdom from the Serenity Prayer: If there is anyway that I can find the certainty that I need, I will do all in my power to find it.…

Myth of political representation

“While seeking leave of the House, Namara argued that the current framework gives a single opposition party exclusive control over the office, even though the Leader of Opposition is expected to represent the collective interests of all opposition legislators. He said the proposed reforms are intended to make the selection process more democratic and inclusive.”…

African civilizations pre-colonization

Pardon me, I do not remember exactly in which class or grade, I was taught about Rhineland, while in school in my homeland, Uganda. I just know we were taught about Rhineland. In retrospect, I ask: Why were we, Ugandan children, taught about RhineLand? And not so much about relevant African indigenous knowledge? Even when…