They are now requesting an increase in the benefit to Shs200,000 every three months, citing the growing economic challenges faced by the elderly population
The November 2022 audit report published by the Office of the Auditor General examined the management of the Senior Citizens Grant by the expanding Social Protection Programme under the Ministry.
Of the 3.01 million, NSSF has the largest share which stands at 2.21 million members. It is followed by Public Service Pension Scheme with 410,000 members