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Senior Citizens Grant / SAGE
The Senior Citizens Grant is Uganda’s social-protection cash-transfer route for older people who meet the current Government programme rules. Its purpose is to provide a minimum level of income security in old age.
In plain language
What this programme is for
The Senior Citizens Grant is Uganda’s social-protection cash-transfer route for older people who meet the current Government programme rules. Its purpose is to provide a minimum level of income security in old age.
Social protection cash transfer pathway.
Possible support
What the programme may provide
- Cash-transfer support after official enrolment and approval
- Registration, verification and payment through authorised Government structures
- Social-protection follow-up through the responsible programme and Local Government route
Who it may serve
Relevance & eligibility context
Older people who meet the current Senior Citizens Grant eligibility and enrolment rules. VORA’s general Older Persons definition is not, by itself, proof of SAGE eligibility.
Important: Eligibility is programme-specific and must be checked against current official rules.
How to approach the route
A programme should show you the next steps, not leave you with only a name.
Start with the responsible SAGE / Local Government route in the person’s area.
Confirm the current eligibility, registration and identification requirements.
Complete the official verification or enrolment process where the programme is active.
Use VORA for referral support or follow-up when the correct route is difficult to reach.
Before you act
What still needs checking
Age thresholds, enrolment arrangements and payment rules can change. Confirm the current official rule before promising a person a benefit.
Coverage / implementation: Government social-protection route; local implementation and enrolment must be confirmed.
Responsible route
Where to start
Refer through official SAGE/MGLSD and Local Government routes.
Government system / workflow: MGLSD / authorised SAGE administrative system
VORA's role
Explain the route. Connect the person. Record the follow-up.
VORA may route, analyse aggregate authorised evidence and follow outcomes; it does not determine entitlement or alter Government records.
Explain what the route meansHelp identify the responsible officeSupport referral and follow-up