SENIOR LIVING AND REAL ESTATE
SENIOR LIVING AND REAL ESTATE Caring for the elderly is increasingly becoming difficult for many Ugandans. Carealth Services LTD is a non-medical care and wellness agency that provides care for senior citizens. It was founded in 2021 by Edward Kateregga, after he experienced difficulties caring for his ailing, elderly parents owing to his full time […]
FINANCIAL LITERACY CAMPAIGN WITH NAKAWA MARKET VENDORS: A COMMUNITY RADIO SENSITIZATION INITIATIVE
FINANCIAL LITERACY CAMPAIGN WITH NAKAWA MARKET VENDORS: A COMMUNITY RADIO SENSITIZATION INITIATIVE The dominant conversation in the retirement benefits sector is how to include informal sector workers in the available saving arrangements. In that regard, Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) in collaboration with the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS) organised a […]
CARE FACILITIES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS: ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RETIREES
CARE FACILITIES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS: ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RETIREES Could you share how the Ugandan community has responded to your services, given that many families typically have caregivers for elderly relatives at home? Our targeted corporate Ugandan clients are satisfied with our services and often express their wish of us having started sooner. […]
DRIVING CHANGE THROUGH SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENTS
Driving Change Through Sustainable Investments The discussion around sustainable investment is gaining momentum as organizations and individuals recognize the need to align economic growth with environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and strong governance. In a webinar organised by Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS) in partnership with URBRA, discussions dwelt on how Uganda’s retirement […]
RETIREMENT BENEFITS SECTOR RECORDS GROWTH IN ASSETS AND INTEREST PAID TO SAVERS
PRESS RELEASE RETIREMENT BENEFITS SECTOR RECORDS GROWTH IN ASSETS AND INTEREST PAID TO SAVERS Kampala, 3rd December, 2024 – Uganda’s retirement benefits sector is now worth UGX 25.40 Trillion, an 18.6%increment from UGX21.4 trillion in 2023. Equally, the sector’s contribution to the national GDP has grown to 12.2%, up from 10% in 2023 . This […]
PERSONAL FINANCE STARTS WITH DISCIPLINE, COMMITMENT AND CONSISTENCE
PERSONAL FINANCE STARTS WITH DISCIPLINE, COMMITMENT AND CONSISTENCE On October 31st, URBRA joined stakeholders in the financial services sector to commemorate World Savings Day 2024. World Savings Day is an annual event to promote the importance of savings and financial literacy. It aims to raise awareness and foster a savings culture, and encouraging responsible financial […]
TRIBUTE- DR ROBERT OKELLO SERVED URBRA AND THE SECTOR WITH UNWAVERING DEDICATION
TRIBUTE: DR ROBERT OKELLO SERVED URBRA AND THE SECTOR WITH UNWAVERING DEDICATION When the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) was established in 2011, by an Act of Parliament, operationalising it was like an experiment. There was nothing to work with apart from the URBRA Act, 2011. No premises; no staff; no budget. A Board […]
The role of Retirement Benefits in advancing social justice.
The role of Retirement Benefits in advancing social justice. Saving for retirement is crucial for individuals, employers, and the economy as a whole. A higher savings rate leads to increased capital, resulting in higher GDP per capita and accelerated population growth. Unfortunately, Uganda’s savings rate is one of the lowest in East Africa, with many […]
Unclaimed Retirement Benefits account for more than 50% of complaints-URBRA
Unclaimed Retirement Benefits account for more than 50% of complaints-URBRA The main purpose of retirement benefits is to ensure that when individuals step back from active employment, they have an income to keep them going. This may be due to attainment of the prescribed retirement age or any other circumstances such as physical or mental […]
Provision of Retirement Benefits is a key element of labour justice
Provision of Retirement Benefits is a key element of labour justice Saving for retirement is crucial for individuals, employers, and the economy as a whole. A higher savings rate leads to increased capital, resulting in higher GDP per capita and accelerated population growth. Unfortunately, Uganda’s savings rate is one of the lowest in East Africa, […]