Norah Owaraga

When I see wild animals…

These days, each time I see wild animals out of their traditional habitat, I am reminded of destruction of mother earth in the name of development. A couple of months ago, we had visitors, monkeys at out centre and I wondered how long they had come. I wondered if they had come all the way…

Forest bathing spots and waterfronts

My favorite places that I have visited and would love to revisit frequently are forest bathing spots and waterfronts; if the latter are forested too even the better. I must admit that I used to love visiting and staying within nature, as in forested spaces, even before I knew it as forest bathing. In retrospect,…

Index of suspicion…

“What a crazy logic about plastic bags. What a shame. I absolutely love my kikapu and I take it everywhere. They are so handy and cheap! And I’ve certainly had many coworkers laugh at me for it, educating me, the mzungu, and telling me that only their grandmothers still use those bags, but I go…

An African mother’s love

“I would like to take this opportunity to appreciate you for being a good mother who understands your children. For the short period, we have spent in your hands, we have experienced an African mother’s love. I have nothing to offer as a vote of thanks, but only to say thank you from my heart.…