Norah Owaraga

How did I miss it? Reflecting on my judgment of character

This morning, I happened on an X post in which it was revealed that a United States Congresswoman, Kay Granger, who is 81 years old and had not been physically seen for six months has been found living in dementia care facility. In comments to the X post, it was revealed that people close to…

My top grocery store items depend on purchasing power …

In good times, including when my big sister, Pamela owe London, has gifted me survival money, I stock up and my top 5 grocery store items will likely be: For my other food shopping, like potatoes, cooking bananas, cassava, etc, I buy them at the farmers markets fresh each time I would like to cook…

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…