Norah Owaraga

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…

Productivity and “agenda no more sleep”

Parish Development Model (PDM) beneficiary Apio testified while speaking in Lëblango, the language of Lango, a first nation of Uganda. Translation into English, the official language of Uganda, was provided by a male voice. From the English translation of Apio’s testimony and the additional explanatory information provided by His Excellency, President Yoweri Kagutta Museveni, we…

When language is the issue

“I refer to the British language as a captured weapon we are now employing.” Gen. Yoweri Kagutta Museveni Yes, indeed, English is the only official language of Uganda. It is a lasting legacy of colonialism, which has morphed into an effective weapon for silencing the masses and for oppression. As in, if you aren’t able…