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Uganda’s 1967 Social Security Breakthrough | Uganda News
In 1967, Uganda revolutionized worker security by creating the first formal social protection system for all employees — not just colonial officials. A groundbreaking law mandated that both workers and employers contribute 5% of earnings (totaling 10%) into a compulsory savings fund, building future security without direct government spending. After passing Cabinet and Parliament with tweaks, President Obote signed it into law in October. The Social Security Fund launched gradually, starting with big companies in 1968 and expanding to smaller firms and schools by 1969. This foundational act…
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