URBRA is an autonomous body established by virtue of section 2 of the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority Act 2011, Act No. 15 of 2011. It is responsible for regulating the establishment, management and operation of retirement benefits schemes in Uganda in both the private and public sectors. The Authority is responsible for supervising institutions which provide retirement benefits products and services. URBRA is an oversight body and NOT a Retirement Benefits Scheme.

The primary strategic objectives of establishing URBRA and a strong supervisory framework include: –

Mandate of the Authority

The Authority is responsible for the implementation of the URBRA Act, its functions among others include: