Happy LABOUR DAY 1ST MAY 2026
"I extend my warmest wishes to the hardworking people of Butiru County, the great Manafwa District, and all Ugandans across the nation.Today, we celebrate your dedication, resilience, and the invaluable contribution you make toward building our communities and our country. Your efforts are the backbone of our progress and the foundation of a brighter future.Let us continue to work together in unity, determination, and hope for sustainable development and prosperity for all.Wishing you a joyful, peaceful, and fulfilling Labour Day!
HON. WAKOOLI GODFREY MATEMBU LEADER | BUTIRU COUNTY
As Uganda joins the rest of the world in commemorating International Labour Day today, Hon. Wakooli Godfrey Matembu, the Member of Parliament for Butiru County, has issued a heartfelt message of appreciation to the hardworking citizens of his constituency, the greater Manafwa District, and the entire nation.
In a vibrant Labour Day flyer released on this occasion, Hon. Matembu highlighted the critical role played by workers in driving national development.
He described Ugandan workers as “the backbone of our progress and the foundation of a brighter future,” acknowledging their dedication, resilience, and daily contributions to building stronger communities.The message reads in part:
“I extend my warmest wishes to the hardworking people of Butiru County, the great Manafwa District, and all Ugandans across the nation. Today, we celebrate your dedication, resilience, and the invaluable contribution you make toward building our communities and our country.”
Hon. Matembu further called for continued unity, determination, and collective effort toward sustainable development and shared prosperity. He urged citizens to work together in hope for a better tomorrow.
The flyer, featuring the Ugandan national flag and symbolic imagery of workers and industrial gears, carries the theme “Honouring the dignity of labour.” It is dated 1st May 2026 and includes a warm closing wish: “Wishing you a joyful, peaceful, and fulfilling Labour Day!”
Hon. Wakooli Godfrey Matembu, who positions himself under the slogan “Serving with Integrity | Working for Progress | Building Our Future,” used the occasion to reaffirm his commitment to the people of Butiru County. The message underscores the importance of recognizing labour as the cornerstone of socio-economic transformation in rural and urban Uganda alike.
Labour Day in Uganda is traditionally marked by celebrations, reflections on workers’ rights, and calls for better working conditions, fair wages, and social protection for all categories of workers, including those in agriculture, construction, education, health, and the informal sector.
This year’s message from Hon. Matembu comes at a time when Uganda continues to emphasize youth employment, skills development, and industrialization under the National Development Plan, with a strong focus on harnessing the potential of its youthful population to drive economic growth.
The full message has been widely shared on social media and local platforms, resonating with constituents who see it as both a celebration of their efforts and a reminder of the shared responsibility to build a more prosperous Uganda.
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