Norah Owaraga

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,…

What is the value of crocodile tears to a woman?

Tons of fake outrage post 2026 presidential candidate nominations about “how come no woman candidate qualified as a presidential candidate.” First, a correction. It is not that no woman qualified. It is more accurate to state that no qualified women offered ourselves to contest for the presidency of Uganda. Here are some facts for context:…