Committee on Equal Opportunities (Uganda)

Committee on Equal Opportunities
Coat of arms of Uganda
Standing committee overview
JurisdictionGovernment of Uganda
Headquarters
  • Parliament of Uganda, Kampala, Uganda
  • 0°18′54″N 32°34′55″E / 0.315°N 32.582°E / 0.315; 32.582
Standing committee executives
Parent department
Parliament of Uganda
WebsiteOfficial website

The Committee on Equal Opportunities is a standing committee of the Parliament of Uganda which was established to monitor, promote and review policies and programmes aimed at ensuring equality and non‑discrimination in Uganda. The committee is one of the many parliamentary committees mandated to provide oversight of government functions, legislation and public policies.[1][2][3][4]

Mandate and functions

The Committee on Equal Opportunities has the following key roles:

  • To monitor and promote measures designed to enhance the equalization of opportunities and improve the quality of life and status of all persons, particularly marginalized groups, on grounds such as gender, age, disability, or any other reason created by history, tradition or custom.[3][4]
  • To examine Bills, policies, programme proposals and budget estimates to determine whether they uphold the principles of non‑discrimination and affirmative action.[5]
  • To engage in oversight of government ministries, departments and agencies with respect to equal opportunities issues, including calling in officials for hearings, reviewing reports and making recommendations.[6]

Status

The committee is classified as a standing committee. Standing committees are reconstituted every two and a half years and typically comprise about 30 members selected by party whips.[1]

Membership and leadership

The Parliament maintains an official roster of members and leadership for the committee. Recent listings identify Judith Alyek as chairperson, Dorcus Acen as the deputy chairperson with other members drawn from multiple parties and regions. The Parliament's site also hosts the current membership list as a downloadable attachment.[3]   NRM (21)   NUP (5)   FDC (3)   DP (1)   Independents (6) = 36 members

Party-wise membership of Committee on Equal Opportunities (2021–2026)
  1. NRM (58.3%)
  2. Independents (16.7%)
  3. FDC (8.33%)
  4. NUP (13.9%)
  5. DP (2.78%)
Membership of the Committee on Equal Opportunities (2021–2026)[3]
PhotoNameConstituencyParty
Bigirwa Norah NyendohwaDWR BuliisaNRM
Lubega Sempa BashirMubende Municipality
Laker SharonDWR Aswa
Ssentayi MohamadBukoto West
Ogwal MosesDokolo North
Biraaro EphraimBuhweju West County
Bwiire Sanon NadeebaBulamogi County
Kunihira Abwoli AgnesWorkers Rep
Bainomugisha JaneDWR Ibanda
Otukol SamPallisa County
Agasha J BashiishaDWR Mitooma
Chelangat Alinga SolomonT’oo County
Chelimo Reuben PaulKongasis County
Ezama Siraji BrahanAringa County
Kabahenda Flavia RwabuhoroDWR Kyegegwa
Lamwaka CatherineDWR Omoro
Mutiwa GeoffreyBunyole West County
Kintu Alex BrandonKagoma North County
Katali LoyDWR Jinja
Kayogera YonaBusiki North County
Nyakikngoro RosemaryDWR Sheema
Thembu Gideon MujunguBusongora South County
Kangwagye Stephen RwakanumaBukanga CountyIndependents
Komol EmmanuelDodoth East County
Musa NoahKoboko County North
Were Godfrey OderSamia-Bugwe South
Miriam MukyayeDWR Mbale
Nantaba Idah EriosDWR Kayunga
Apolot Stella IsodoDWR NgoraFDC
Busingye JoabMasindi Municipality
Isabirye David IgaJinja North
Okot PeterTochi CountyDP
Mukasa Aloysius TaltonRubaga SouthNUP
Nakabuye Juliet KakandeMasaka District
Kabuye FrankKassanda South
Nandagire Christine N.Bukomansimbi North
Sekabira DenisKatikamu North

Activities

  • The committee has engaged in reviewing reports and legislation such as those of the Equal Opportunities Commission and has required agencies to appear before it to account for their performance on equal opportunities issues.[7][8]
  • It features in resource documents as playing a role in gender‑responsive budgeting and oversight of equalization measures.[5]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Committees of Parliament | Parliament of Uganda". www.parliament.go.ug. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  2. ↑ "Standing Committees | Parliament of Uganda". www.parliament.go.ug. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Committee on Equal Opportunities – Parliament Watch". parliamentwatch.ug. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  4. 1 2 EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE STATE OF CHILDREN'S AFFAIRS IN THE COUNTRY I . OFFICE OF'THE CLERI( TO PARLIAMENT, PARLIAMENTARY BUILDINGS
  5. 1 2 Looking ahead to the 64th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Uganda
  6. ↑ "Expert to MPs: Reject merger of Equal Opportunities Commission | Parliament of Uganda". www.parliament.go.ug. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  7. ↑ EOC presenting the Annual Report on the State of Equal Opportunities in Uganda to Parliament.
  8. ↑ EOC launches 11th Annual Report on the State of Equal Opportunities in Uganda
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