Norah Owaraga

My dream home eluding our nation

It is reported that only 1% of working Ugandans earn one million shillings a month, as in who earn over 12 million shillings annually. Only 1%. The majority, over 50% of working Ugandans, it is reported, earn in the range of 2.4 million shillings annually. I am thinking of this reality, as I digest reports…

Oh wow! Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl

4th February is International Day of Human Fraternity: “It reminds us that we belong to one human family: diverse in culture and belief; equal in dignity; stronger when we choose respect over suspicion.” It is no wonder, I, a woman of color of African descent, an African, who doesn’t speak nor understand even one word…

Need to be seen hanging out with ‘friends’…

Are there any activities or hobbies you’ve outgrown or lost interest in over time? Societal pressure to be seen out hanging out with friends no longer intimidates me. If it happens well a good. But I am no longer scared of not being seen to be with friends. I have not yet reached the level…

Boycott of 2026 New Law Year Opening Ceremonies

“Uganda Law Society (ULS) Council has resolved that neither the Society nor its members will participate in or attend the “Opening of the New Law Year Ceremonies” on 5th February 2026,” a letter dated 3rd February 2026, from the ULS to the Judiciary reads in part. ULS will not be “passive observers at an event…