Today in History: Uganda Tables Social Security Bill, Laying Foundation For National Savings Scheme
The move came five years after Uganda gained independence, as the new government sought to address inequalities inherited from the colonial era. Before independence, formal pension
The move came five years after Uganda gained independence, as the new government sought to address inequalities inherited from the colonial era. Before independence, formal pension arrangements largely served European and Asian colonial civil servants, while most African workers, particularly those in manual employment, were excluded from such schemes and depended heavily on informal community support. Source: Nilepost — https://nilepost.co.ug/today-in-history/369267/today-in-history-uganda-tables-social-security-bill-laying-foundation-for-national-savings-scheme _Joy FM Newsroom, Kabale, 6 September 2026._