Norah Owaraga

Speaking truth to power, what patriotism means …

“Your voice is a vital necessity in a country where justice and equity for the ordinary citizen remain deeply flawed. Your writings and insights serve as a powerful reminder that the fight for justice is not just for the legal profession but for all of us. Thank you for enlightening and inspiring everyday people, it’s…

Are we worthy of St. Janani Luwum Day?

The brutality may not be exactly the same as that which prevailed in 1977, but brutality there is nevertheless. That many are hungry and are dying of hunger in a country that is gifted by nature is exactly because of insufficient moral courage among leaders, as a whole, and particularly so religious leaders. Time and…

Are we worthy of St. Janani Luwum Day?

On St. Janani Luwum Day, commemorated on 16th February, it is valid to reflect and ask if we, Ugandans, are truly worthy of this particular public holiday and what it represents. Contextualize within the iconic images of the torture scars of Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, are we worthy of St. Janani Luwum Day? For more context, CLICK…

Are we worthy of St. Janani Luwum Day?

Are we worthy of St. Janani Luwum Day? “Archbishop Luwum was a leading voice in criticising the excesses of the Idi Amin regime that assumed power in 1971. In 1977, Archbishop Luwum delivered a note of protest to dictator Idi Amin against the policies of arbitrary killings and unexplained disappearances. Shortly afterwards the archbishop and…