Norah Owaraga

Easterly’s “The White Man’s Burden” deserves a sequel

In light of what is happening current in our world, me thinks Easterly’s “The White Man’s Burden” is among those books that deserves a sequel. “We preach a gospel of freedom and individual accountability, yet we intrude on the inner workings of so-called developing countries through bloated aid bureaucracies like the IMF and World Bank…

The benevolent villain

First, an explanation is warranted as to whether the Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde is a villain. Certainly, in the eyes of some he is. If it were not the case, he would not be governing the ULS from exile. He is currently forced to do so, by those he is seemingly overtly…

The time President Amin had a good point

“It is a general problem. My tribe is even smaller than yours, but we are having the same problem with people leaving the villages. Now that am looking for a job, I cannot hold anything against them. All job opportunities are in major cities, like Kampala. You have to leave to get a job and…

My favorite blogger to follow

If she fits the category, my favorite blogger it is Katie Charlwood, who describes herself as a “history harlot” and “the “friendly” neighborhood social scientist”; the host of the podcast “Who did what now?” Katie Charlwood is a historian, presenter and podcast host, according to information online. Photos @ Katie Charlwood Facebook profile. I love…