The Ministry of Public Service Launches Regional Sensitization on the Public Service Pension Fund (PSPF). The Ministry of Public Service, through the Department of Compensation, has commenced a nationwide sensitization campaign targeting key stakeholders on the forthcoming Public Service Pension Fund (PSPF). The inaugural workshop is taking place at Mbale Resort Hotel from 21st to 22nd August 2025, bringing together Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs), Town Clerks of Cities and Municipalities, Heads of Human Resource Management from Districts, Regional Referral Hospitals, Cities, and Municipalities. Speaking at the opening, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Service, Mrs. Catherine Bitarakwate Musingwiire, emphasized that the new Fund will be contributory in nature, with Government contributing 10% and public officers contributing 5% of their monthly salary. She further noted that the PSPF will be managed by an independent Board of Trustees under the regulatory oversight of the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA). The sensitization workshops are aimed at helping stakeholders appreciate the rationale behind reforming the current Public Service Pension Scheme and to rally their support for the transition to a funded contributory scheme that guarantees sustainability and security for public officers upon retirement. The Permanent Secretary also held a sideline meeting with accounting officers from Karamoja sub region who raised issues concerning their respective vote.

by Lawrence Engwenyu / 21 August 2025 / Published in Featured, General, News