Norah Owaraga

Belief it is the truth inspires me

That which is encapsulated in the adage “the truth will set you free” inspires me. When I believe it to be true or when I know it to be true I am inspired by it. When along the way I learn it not to be true, I adjust and I embrace the truth and pro-actively…

Enabling human connections around the world

“Thank you so much for connecting with me! Norah, I am so very sorry for what my government has done to Uganda and so many other countries.” My sister blogger wrote in reaction to a comment I made on her post: “Trump Continues to Attack Universities and our Health” Uganda, my homeland, alongside Democratic Republic…

“Nothing” is a jack of all trades

When someone is caught in the act and asked what are you doing, answer sometimes is “nothing,” but they are not really doing nothing, hence the question in the first place. Many not in full time employment, when asked what are you doing these days, will often answer “nothing.” Often they are actually doing a…

History of Gomesi Uganda’s ‘traditional dress’

History has it that Gomesi was introduced into Uganda by a Goan designer, Caetano Gomes. And it was later popularized by the Nabagereka, wife of Kabaka Daudi Chwa II of Buganda, who wore it at the official coronation of her husband in 1914. Buganda Kingdom is the largest first nation of Uganda. During elective political…