Uganda to Introduce Contributory Pension Scheme for Civil Servants in 2027

email facebook linkedin twitter Whatsapp Uganda will introduce a contributory pension scheme for civil servants on July 1, 2027, with employees contributing 5% of their basic salary and the government contributing 10%. The hybrid defined-benefit scheme will retain the current pension calculation formula while investing regular contributions to help finance retirement benefits. The reform could reduce long-term pressure on public finances, but the government will initially have to finance obligations under the existing system while contributing 10% to the new scheme. The Ugandan government plans to introduce a new pension scheme for civil servants on July 1, 2027. The system will require public employees to contribute 5% of their basic salary, while the government will contribute 10%. The government announced the plan in a statement published on Monday, Sept. 15.