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

How will the appeal by older persons in Hoima affect the government?

Older persons appeal pushes government to raise SAGE allowance The appeal called for the Social Assistance Grant for Empowerment (SAGE) allowance to be increased from sh25,000 to at least sh50,000 per month. The government, through the State Minister for the Elderly, Jaqueline Mbabazi, acknowledged the request. Mbabazi noted that Cabinet had previously approved increasing the allowance from sh25,000 to sh35,000, though she hoped this increase would be included in subsequent budgets.

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The facts so far

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  • SAGE currently benefits older persons aged 80 years and abovenewvision.co.ug
  • In Hoima district, 4,299 older persons received more than sh383m under the programme in the 2025/26 financial yearnewvision.co.ug
  • Older persons requested the allowance be raised from sh25,000 to at least sh50,000 per monthnewvision.co.ug
  • Cabinet approved a proposal to increase the monthly SAGE allowance from sh25,000 to sh35,000newvision.co.ug

Why it matters

The SAGE program is a critical social safety net, currently benefiting 4,299 older persons in Hoima district alone, receiving over sh383 million in the 2025/26 financial year. The appeal highlights that the current sh25,000 allowance is insufficient to cover basic needs and substantial health challenges faced by these elderly citizens.

This appeal places pressure on the government to revise its social welfare budget and policy. Beyond the allowance increase, Cabinet had also approved a proposal to lower the SAGE eligibility age from 80 years to 65 years, indicating a broader governmental intent to expand support for older persons.

What we don't know yet

  • When will the government allocate the requested increase in the SAGE allowance?
  • Will the government proceed with lowering the SAGE eligibility age from 80 years to 65 years?

What would change this answer

The government allocates the requested fundsThe financial burden on the government will increase, and the immediate relief for older persons will be secured.
The government rejects the appeal for increased fundingThe financial pressure on the government will ease, but the older persons will continue to face inadequate support.

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