Norah Owaraga

Writing is my favorite side-hustle idea

Doing what I love, writing, and getting paid for it, is my favorite side-hustle idea. Unfortunate for me, in my part of the world, where I live, writing, the “delicate balance of imagination, clear thinking, and disciplined craft (source),” is not fully appreciated. The decorum associated with an official speech, for example, particularly its content…

Great exercises to do at home

I think I am answering today’s daily writing prompt using a functional approach. Here goes: First, doing own cooking, especially when it is of the cuisine of the first nations of Uganda. My people, Iteso, the fourth largest first nation of Uganda, will attest to this. How is mingling atap (millet ugali) not a all…

Fruits every day any day

What are your best healthy eating habits? View all responses I feel blessed living in my home country, where we have access to fresh fruits all year round. Generally, fruits are seasonal and are plenty in season. However, in general, all fruits are available all year round in Uganda. We have lemon trees that give…

Public toilets needed urgently

“NEW YORK – Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today (19th September 2026) announced that the installation of 17 new public bathrooms has begun across New York City, bringing free, accessible facilities to public plazas and high-traffic areas where New Yorkers currently lack reliable access to a bathroom (source: NYC Office of the Mayor).” It reminds me…