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Hoima Elders Appeal for Increase in Social Assistance Grant from sh25,000 to sh50,000

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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What happened

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Older persons in Hoima district and Hoima city have called on the government to increase the Social Assistance Grant for Empowerment (SAGE) allowance. They are requesting the monthly payment rise from the current sh25,000 to at least sh50,000. SAGE benefits older persons aged 80 and above, and the appeal was made during assessments of the Special Enterprise Grant for Older Persons (SEGOP).

From newvision.co.ug

Why it matters

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Beneficiaries stated that the current allowance is inadequate given their health challenges and daily responsibilities. The appeal targets a potential increase in government social welfare funding for the elderly population. This matter involves the government's current social spending levels and their impact on vulnerable citizens.

From newvision.co.ug

Who's involved

  • HoimaLocation where the appeal regarding social grants is centered.
  • Yoweri MuseveniPresident of Uganda, recipient of the appeal regarding national policy.
  • governmentThe governing body being asked to adjust social welfare funding.
  • UgandaThe country where the social grant system operates.
  • Hoima DistrictThe specific district in which the grant recipients reside.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • governmentSpeculative

    The government might need to increase its social welfare funding and associated costs.

  • UgandaSpeculative

    Increased social grants could boost domestic consumption and aggregate demand nationally.

  • Hoima DistrictSpeculative

    The increased allowance could boost local consumer demand within the Hoima District.

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