Norah Owaraga

Diary of undecided voter – Battle for rule of law I

“We need to defeat people like Frank Kanduho. My brother is unable to stand up for the judicial property of the Bar. My brother thinks there is nothing we can do about invoking a provision of the Constitution that gives power to an agency (Judicial Service Commission). He has no solution, at least none given…

Hanging with late Chief Engatunyun family head

Hanging with extended family, especially with my ‘blood line sisters’ of my age-set is among my favorite pass times. Among Iteso, my people, the fourth largest first nation of Uganda, the bonds between and among those within the same age-group (age-set) can be stronger than of siblings within the same nuclear family. That is the…

In my name I know who I am …

“Eyalama aiwadikayet (thank you for this post). I am just in my early thirties and didn’t ever hear about etal, and this whole naming thing amongst the Iteso. I ended up here because my family is angry at me for giving my children names that are not known for the clan which no one has…

Diary of undecided voter on NUP & FDC Manifestos

Me, Ajakait, I know that many Ugandans do not have access to computers. It is feasible that maximum only 30% of Ugandans or less have access to computers. A significant majority of Ugandans are generally excluded from accessing vital information about us; and which informs policies that have direct impact on our lives. For example,…