Norah Owaraga

Battle for the rule of law in Uganda

Uganda Law Society Leadership Against all odds, the leadership of the Radical New Bar of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) have remained steadfast to the spirit of the law. They are standing up and standing tall for the “judicial property of the bar.” Senior Counsel Isaac Ssemakadde President Uganda Law Society and Counsel Asiimwe Anthony,…

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,…