MPs tour sugar factory over stench complaint
The entrance to Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited (SCOUL) in Lugazi Municipality. COURTESY PHOTO
Buikwe. The parliamentary Natural Resources Committee on Tuesday visited Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited (SCOUL) in Lugazi Municipality, Buikwe District, to investigate claims by locals that a foul smell emanates from the sugar factory premises.
The committee headed by Mr Alex Byarugaba (Isingiro South MP) told SCOUL management that were petitioned by Lugazi Municipality leaders about the issue.
The committee members toured the sugar factory premises where they discovered that some waste products were not properly managed.
Waste management
Mr Byarugaba and his team asked SCOUL to address the waste management issue in accordance to Nema regulations.
There was a disagreement between SCOUL officials and Lugazi Municipality Member of Parliament, Mr Sozi Mulindwa, after he said the waste water from the sugar factory is directly discharged into the streams around the factory without being treated.
This matter was, however, put to rest when the committee members were taken to a treatment plant where this water is collected and treated before it is discharged.
Mr Suresh Sharma, the regional director of Mehta Group of Companies, said they would improve on the areas where there are complaints.
