Miriam Mukhaye
Miriam Mukhaye is a Ugandan politician who is an elected, independent Woman Member of Parliament for Mbale District from 2021 to 2026. She is also the CEO of Miriam Mukhaye Foundation, an initiative tasked with "mobilizing and supporting the needy grassroots community members (farmers) using personal funds". She also serves in different capacities and committees, including the Equal Opportunities Committee, Gender, Labor and Social Development Committee at Parliament of Uganda.
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[edit]- UCDA has created a supportive environment for farmers in its district by offering training and assistance to enhance coffee production. Meanwhile, other MPs, such as Gorreth Namugga (NUP, Mawogola County South), have criticized the Ministry of Agriculture, accusing it of mismanaging several projects.
- In the Elgon sub-region, we were fortunate to receive some rainfall, and people were beginning to harvest their crops, only for everything to be washed away. It's crucial that disaster responses are swift and timely.
- Referring to the devastating landslides in Bulambuli District on May 23, 2023, which claimed the lives of more than six people, I am calling for the implementation of strong mitigation policies to safeguard the lives and well-being of all citizens in the face of such tragedies.
