Minister calls for funding boost for SAGE programme

Dominic Mafabi Gududu warns that the recent budget cut of shillings 21 billion could threaten the livelihoods of many elderly citizens who depend on this assistance for their monthly needs.

Chris Baryomunsi Minister of ICT interacting with Dominic Mafwabi Gidudu Minister of State for Elderly Affairs. This was during a press conference at the Uganda Media Centre on September 25, 2024. Photo by Nancy Nanyonga

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

The Minister of State for the Elderly says there is a need for a supplementary budget to bridge the funding deficits affecting the Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment

Login to begin your journey to our premium content

Tags:

SAGE programme
Elderly
Dominic Mafabi Gududu

Minister calls for funding boost for SAGE programme

Dominic Mafabi Gududu warns that the recent budget cut of shillings 21 billion could threaten the livelihoods of many elderly citizens who depend on this assistance for their monthly needs.

Chris Baryomunsi Minister of ICT interacting with Dominic Mafwabi Gidudu Minister of State for Elderly Affairs. This was during a press conference at the Uganda Media Centre on September 25, 2024. Photo by Nancy Nanyonga

Tags:

Related Stories

Govt urged to raise older persons monthly pension to sh140,000

Older persons laud government for improved peace

EOC wants eligibility age for SAGE beneficiaries lowered

Govt urged to expand social protection coverage for older persons

MPs clash over senior citizens' cash

SAGE programme undermined by poor data collection