Norah Owaraga

Mutwe insinuation of tribalism in job appointments for Kalyegiras misleading

Case in point, I do not think that Keith Kalyegira being appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) in 2013 is necessarily an example of negative tribalism. In other words, I do not think that he was appointed in the position solely because he is of the Batooro. I am confident…

The ‘double lives’ of Iteso Christians often manifest at ‘modern funerals’ in Teso

And so it was that on Sunday, 3rd September 2023, our papa Omio Stephen, who died on 30th August 2023, was laid down his final resting place at his chosen spot at his home in Kadoki Village in Pallisa District. Papa Omio was the last surviving son of my paternal grandfather, the late Ejakait Yosea…

The last of my grandfather Chief Engatunyun’s sons, my papa Omio, has rested

He was the last of my late grandfather’s sons who was still alive. We each have our time surely; and today, 30th August 2023, papa Stephen Omio’s time came. Two years ago, I wrote this of my late papa Omio and it is valid that this is how I should announce his passing early this…

I identify as Atesot, Ugandan & African – why does my being tribalistic offend some?

I was recently privileged to be part of a conversation during which the aspect of one’s identity was discussed, among other issues. It was fascinating for me how some of my fellow country folk cautioned the rest of us not to identify as among members of our respective 56 plus first nations of Uganda. Those…