Norah Owaraga

Corruption in the society

“Everywhere, there is corruption. Something for something. Nothing for nothing. Corruption, corruption. Corruption in the society.” Lyrics of “Corruption” by Thomas Mapfumo. CLICK HERE to access full lyrics of “Corruption” on Musixmatch The situation on corruption, world over, is getting worse. To the extent that “decline in leadership undermining global fight against corruption” is the…

My dream home and the US Visa Bond

My Dream For me, my dream home cannot be extricated from the wider context of the society and culture in which it is located. It is a home in which I live and feel safe in, within and among my neighbors. That is my dream. I long for the time when it seemed Uganda was…

Oh wow! Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl

4th February is International Day of Human Fraternity: “It reminds us that we belong to one human family: diverse in culture and belief; equal in dignity; stronger when we choose respect over suspicion.” It is no wonder, I, a woman of color of African descent, an African, who doesn’t speak nor understand even one word…

Need to be seen hanging out with ‘friends’…

Are there any activities or hobbies you’ve outgrown or lost interest in over time? Societal pressure to be seen out hanging out with friends no longer intimidates me. If it happens well a good. But I am no longer scared of not being seen to be with friends. I have not yet reached the level…