By Juma Nsubuga
President Museveni has joined other Ugandans in mourning fallen MP Margaret Komuhangi, the former Nakasongola district Woman Member of Parliament.
Museveni who was represented by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, described the late as strong advocate of gender equality.
In his condolence message read by Nabbanja to mourners who gathered at Walusi village, Nabiswera Sub-County in Nakasongola district, the President condoled with with the family saying the country had lost a great leader.
The President said Komuhangi was a strong advocate for gender equality in Uganda who championed the cause for equal rights and opportunities for women and the girl child.
“She spoke out against traditional injustices and prejudices against women and she will be remembered as an icon of women empowerment and emancipation” he said.
Museveni noted that the NRM has proved to all and sundry, that women are capable of making a significant contribution to national development and stability.
“I salute the fallen Margaret Komuhangi for her contribution to the socio-economic transformation of Uganda. She served her Country and the NRM Party, with distinction and commitment” he said.
Museveni said that the NRM has been privileged to associate and work with a cadre of her calibre and vision, adding that the party shall remain indebted to her for the invaluable service.
The President further said however, said that as we mourn the death of Hon. Margaret Komuhangi, there’s need to also celebrate her wonderful legacy.
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja discribed the late Komuhangi as a GOD fearing, eloquent, knowledgeable and developmental woman.
She contributed Sh5m for burial towards burial arrangements.
Over 360 legislators both former and current one have attended the sending off of their colleague who was aged 54years.
She left a husband and five surviving children.
