Norah Owaraga

Getting to know and experience Iraa – The Granary is highly recommended

Ping, came the notification that I had received a new WhatsApp message. I check and it is from Cynthia Nakato, one of the famous twins believed to have been instrumental in executing the unconventional and hugely successful campaign of Uganda Law Society President, Senior Counsel Isaac Ssemakadde. She who is among the Uganda Generation Z…

Our most undervalued gift in Africa is Chakula Chetu (our indigenous food)

This post is about Chakula Chetu (our indigenous food). But first, let me take a detour. It has been a minute, but my long spell of not travelling out of Uganda has ended. James Shikwati and your team at the Inter-Regional Economic Network (IREN), my hosts, I have you to thank for that. Thank you…

Our country is marketed to the world for its wild animals

Do you ever see wild animals? Do I ever see wild animals? Yes, on a daily basis. Mostly, not in their natural form and within their natural habitat in the wild. Mostly I see them in their unnatural form and habitats in art forms and in commercial adverts. Our streets are increasingly populated with monuments…

Emotional support and something to look forward to

What is good about having a pet? I have never owned my own pet, but my late dad had a dog. After papa died, Max would become clingy when he saw me after he had not seen me in a while. And every time I saw him it reminded me papa is no longer with…