The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has reiterated government’s commitment to strengthening social protection programs aimed at empowering citizens and building resilient communities.
He was speaking at the National Social Protection Dialogue 2025 held at the Serena Hotel in Kampala under the theme, “Enhancing Access to Social Protection for Inclusive Socio-Economic Transformation.”
Tayebwa said the government will continue allocating more resources to livelihood initiatives such as the Parish Development Model, Youth Livelihood Programme, and Uganda Entrepreneurship Programme, among others, to empower individuals and reduce vulnerability.
“As a social protection advocate, I take this opportunity to add a strong voice to how important this is to our society,” Tayebwa said.
“We should be happy as a country because we have made significant strides—from the Senior Citizens Grant to new programs like the proposed Child Disability Benefit.”
He noted that expanding access to social protection remains central to achieving Uganda’s development goals and reducing poverty and inequality.
Uganda’s National Social Protection Policy provides a framework for coordinating government interventions designed to safeguard citizens from socio-economic risks and vulnerabilities.
The policy seeks to expand social security coverage, support vulnerable groups, and strengthen institutional capacity for effective service delivery.
The dialogue brought together policymakers, development partners, and social sector actors to review progress, share best practices, and chart a path for a more inclusive social protection system.
