Norah Owaraga

Christmas meat in Teso – Part II

Food for thought, are there investors who would like to invest in a akiring n’ebaga (Christmas meat) enterprise in Teso? It is a sure deal win-win for all. Let us do the math with a case study. In 2014, at the beginning of the year, my aunts, like many in rural areas of Teso, each…

Totems of Karamoja and cultural tourism

According to my friend, Lomuria Betty Konyen, in Karamoja every ethnic group has a totem, which are largely animals; this signifies how the Karamojong’s life is entrenched in animals, both domestic and wild. For example, according to Lomuria, some of the totems are: Ngi-Matheniko – Giraffe – Ekori (they are Ngikorio). Ngi-Bokora – Turtle…

Preserve Kidepo Safari Lodge as a historic site

Dear Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, it is your responsibility to actively engage in the “safe keeping of historic sites and monuments” of our country. Kidepo Safari Lodge is such a historic site. Kidepo Safari Lodge – Photo Credit: Emmanuel Owaraga II on Instagram or on Facebook First of all, Kidepo Safari Lodge is…

Why is Kidepo Safari Lodge still in ruins?

Recently, I had the thrill of visiting and touring Kidepo Safari Lodge, now renamed Katurum Lodge Kidepo. It is located on Katurum Rocks of Kidepo Valley National Park and was apparently built in 1971 during the reign of President Idi Amin Dada Oumee. Certainly, without a doubt, Kidepo Safari Lodge is clearly one of President…