Norah Owaraga

When US sanctions are red herrings

United States (US) government confirmed it premised its sanctions against Ugandans – Police Officers – Bob Kagarura, Alex Mwine, Elly Womanya and Hamdani Twesigye, on evidence from Court documents. This is despite, Court ruling “there was no evidence to show that the named officers individually participated in the acts of torture.” And Court awarded 75…

Out of place among my fellow women

Tell us about a time when you felt out of place. I have been trying to pin just the one time that I felt out of place among my fellow women, but I think it a more fitting endeavor to acknowledge that is happening a lot over an extended period. I feel out of place…

Knowledge of the ways of my ancestors needs my conscious attention me thinks

What details of your life could you pay more attention to? I am thinking of Ejakait Onapito Ekomoloit, now rested. Specifically of the snapshots of his life that he bequeathed to us in his book, “Tears and Triumph.” My thoughts of Ejakait Ekomoloit have triggered in my mind a loop of the Iteso song: “Ejas…

Iteso are in mourning for our Central Pole, Onapito Ekomoloit, has fallen

This morning, Friday, 27th September 2024, we awoke to the devastating news that Ejakait Onapito Ekomoloit, “the struggling boy” from Teso, he, who through against all odds and tears, conquered and triumphed, has rested. Unconfirmed reports indicate that he lost the battle and succumbed to lung cancer. May his children, wife, siblings and extended family…