Norah Owaraga

Assuming we are of one first nation and language

We are among the most diverse nations in the world in terms of our first nations; possibly the most diverse, in fact. For a country the size of ours, 65 indigenous communities are a lot. CLICK HERE for details on the indigenous communities of Uganda. I am of the fourth largest first nation of Uganda,…

I overcame fear and lodged a formal complaint

First, a clarification. I am not 100% there yet. But to a significant degree I can claim to have overcome much of the fear that holds many of us in my homeland hostage, the fear of lodging a formal complaint. In the culture that I am socialized, there seems an unwritten code that encourages unofficial…

Karamojong women ministers do you remember?

“Hello my dear one. I hope you are well. Did you see how our advocacy has paid off? Karamojongs appointed as ministers in the Ministry of Karamoja Affairs.” This quote from a message that I recently got from one of the young Karimojong women, among those I consider the future of the women’s movement in…

Happy Heroes Day 2026

The power of a name. You without a name with roots are powerless. You who does not understand or know the roots of your name are powerless. History matters, for it helps you know who you are and who your are not. Without knowing your history, especially that of your name, your are powerless. Gwendolyn…