Margaret Komuhangi

MPs want government to clear weed causing death on Lake Victoria

MPs want government to clear weed causing death on Lake Victoria

Members of Parliament have asked government to quickly start clearing the new water weed on Lake Kyoga which they say is spreading fast and causing the fishing community to lose some of their fishermen. The MPs made the remarks while debating the ministerial statement on the water weed on Lake Victoria presented to Parliament by […]

MPs want action taken against foreign companies that abuse rights of Ugandans.

MPs want action taken against foreign companies that abuse rights of Ugandans.

The Gender, Labour and Social Development Committee of Parliament has said there needs to be action taken against foreign companies operating in Uganda but are exploitative to Ugandans as those in Arab countries. The Chairperson of this Committee who is also the Woman MP for Nakasongola district, Margaret Komuhangi, says that some companies are mistreating Ugandans and […]

Parliament okays re-development of National theater despite protests from artists.

Parliament okays re-development of National theater despite protests from artists.

Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC) has welcomed a directive by the Parliamentary Committee on Gender, Labour and Social Development towards the quick re-development of National Theatre despite strong opposition from a section of artists. The chairperson of the committee who is also Nakasongola Woman MP, Margaret Komuhangi directed the State Minister for Gender, Peace Mutuzo […]

Government should do more for youths –MP Komuhangi

Government should do more for youths –MP Komuhangi

Hon. Margaret Komuhangi, the Parliamentary chairperson on Gender, Labour and Social Development says government needs to do more to ensure that youths access services for development. She says although projects such as the youth livelihood programme is making a difference in creating employment, there is still a lot to be done in order for them […]

Government set to close buildings that defy health and safety standards

Government set to close buildings that defy health and safety standards

Government will close all buildings and factories which do not meet the occupation safety and healthy standards required of buildings and factories, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development Pius Bigirimana has told the Parliamentary Committee on Gender, Labour and social Development Birigirimana who was appearing before the committee chaired by the […]