Norah Owaraga

Legacy of Raila Odinga – Lessons for Uganda

Multiparty democracy is as good as its democratic institutions. Multiparty democracy can thrive or not depending on the powers the Constitution gives to the Executive, it gives to Parliament, and it gives to the Judiciary. And how people who hold positions in those arms of government exercise power. Within Kenya the institutions are working. Late…

Diary of undecided voter on NUP ‘AI Manifesto’

Entry: 18th October 2025 Ija, this is hot news. What news Ajakait? What are you on about now? Ija, you remember when we thought there was no National Unity Platform Party (NUP) Manifesto for the 2026 presidential and parliamentary elections? Yes, I remember you telling me about the rebuke from Dr. Sarah Bireete of NUP…

“What is a weekend?”

For some reason today’s daily writing prompt reminded me of the line from “Downton Abbey,” so eloquently delivered by “Dowager Countess, Violet Crawley”: “What is a weekend?“ It made be laugh again, as I have done often re-watching the drama series n times. It remains one of my favorites of all time! Interestingly, yesterday evening…

One successful in use of mental energy

He who has succeeded in opening our eyes to true state of rule of law in Uganda is the first person that comes to mind when I think of the word “successful.” He who has succeeded in effectively shining a spotlight on actors in our justice sector to the extent that they have revealed their…