Norah Owaraga

Fruits every day any day

What are your best healthy eating habits? View all responses I feel blessed living in my home country, where we have access to fresh fruits all year round. Generally, fruits are seasonal and are plenty in season. However, in general, all fruits are available all year round in Uganda. We have lemon trees that give…

Public toilets needed urgently

“NEW YORK – Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today (19th September 2026) announced that the installation of 17 new public bathrooms has begun across New York City, bringing free, accessible facilities to public plazas and high-traffic areas where New Yorkers currently lack reliable access to a bathroom (source: NYC Office of the Mayor).” It reminds me…

Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV (1992-2026) in the bosom of his ancestors

Omugo Kezia Bonabana Byanjeru Abwooli (1906-1998), Queen Mother of Tooro Kingdom, now rested. Omugo w’ekitebe (senior wife) of Omukama Rukirabasaija George Rukidi III (1904-1965), now rested. Mother of the 12th King, Omukama Rukirabasaija Patrick David Matthew (Rwamuhokya) Kaboyo Olimi III (1945-1995), now rested. We take comfort that your spirit and that of your grandson Omukama…

We are more Ugandan than we appreciate

“My grandfather, Chief Ejakait Yosia Engatunyun (aka the lion, aka Simba), since rested, is on my mind. I remember how he often used the question: “Esawa ebala meka e’Mbale?” (What is the time on the clock in Mbale?), in order to silence those who crossed him and or who violated his rule or ruling. No surprise,…