National Council for Older Persons

The National Council for Older Persons (NCOP) in Uganda is a statutory, semi-autonomous body established by the National Council for Older Persons Act, 2013.

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Livelihood: About 60% to 85% of active older persons engage in subsistence crop farming and small-scale agriculture.

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Ann Muhindo Bakazimbaga, Chairperson of the National Council for Older Persons, reads to the attendees at State House the commitments made during the last Annual General Meeting (AGM).

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[National Secretariat for Special Interest Groups @NationalSIGUg]

“You need to develop a reporting tool where data about the challenges faced by older persons in your regions is collected and relayed to the Secretariat. This information should then be shared with Members of Parliament and the Minister to enable them to raise these concerns in Cabinet and on the floor of Parliament.”.
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[Parliament of Uganda @Parliament_Ug]

1/2 Minister Jacqueline Mbabazi’s statement the international day of older persons 2026.

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“You need to develop a reporting tool where data about the challenges faced by older persons in your regions is collected and relayed to the Secretariat.
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[National Council for Older Persons @NCOPUganda]

Message from the Executive Secretary on the International Day for Older Persons
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[Parliament of Uganda @Parliament_Ug]

2nd Sitting of the 2nd Meeting of the 1st Session of the 12th Parliament of Uganda: Wednesday 30th September 2026 https://t.co/SRYuy6IF48

[Osborn Turyasingura @Turya_osborn]

Happy International Older Persons Day

Behind every older person is a lifetime of sacrifice, love and hard work that helped shape our families and communities. Yet many still face hunger, poor healthcare, limited access to credit and other challenges.

Growing old should never mean being forgotten.

They cared for us when we needed them most. Now, they deserve to age with dignity, respect, love and hope. 🇺🇬

[Ssewakiryanga Eric. @ericSsewak]

Uganda will join the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day of Older Persons 2026 on 1st October, 2026 under the theme: “Ageing with Dignity: Strengthening Care and Support Systems”.
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[National Secretariat for Special Interest Groups @NationalSIGUg]

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥
Getrude Nalwanga, 63, shares her experience and highlights how she has benefited from the Parish Development Model (PDM), demonstrating the role of government programmes in supporting the livelihoods and economic empowerment of older persons.

Her story is part of efforts to document the experiences and impact of government programmes on older persons.

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#IDOP2026 | 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑶𝒍𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝑮𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒔
“We have been implementing and monitoring government programmes such as the Parish Development Model (PDM), SAGE and SEGOP to assess their implementation and determine whether older persons are benefiting from these programmes. We document success stories and encourage the inclusion of older persons who are not yet benefiting from these interventions.”

— @Turya_osborn
Executive Secretary, National Secretariat for Special Interest Groups (NSIG)

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[National Council for Older Persons @NCOPUganda]

We are releasing our first issue of the International Day of Olderpersons Magazine
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[National Council for Older Persons @NCOPUganda]

Under the theme: “Ageing with Dignity: Strengthening Care and Support Systems”. The International Day of Older Persons 2026 will be commemorated tomorrow at State House-Entebbe.
#IDOP2026

[National Council for Older Persons @NCOPUganda]

Under the theme: “Ageing with Dignity: Strengthening Care and Support Systems”. The International Day of Older Persons 2026 will be commemorated tomorrow at State House-Entebbe.
#IDOP2026

[National Secretariat for Special Interest Groups @NationalSIGUg]

Live Coverage of the press conference: https://t.co/MUnfYqkMnG

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[National Council for Older Persons @NCOPUganda]

Today’s @Parliament_Ug Order Paper includes discussions on the commemoration of the International Day of Older Persons.
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[Ssewakiryanga Eric. @ericSsewak]

The International Day of Older Persons will be commemorated on Thursday, 1st October 2026, at State House, Entebbe.

Hon. Jacqueline Mbabazi will address the press tomorrow at the Uganda Media Centre.

#IDOP2026

[Osborn Turyasingura @Turya_osborn]

I am currently in Kyankwanzi for a leadership retreat with Heads of Government Agencies and other leaders.
A great opportunity to reflect, learn, share ideas and strengthen our commitment to effective public service. 🇺🇬🤝

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[Osborn Turyasingura @Turya_osborn]

Kyankwanzi has been a whole vibe

Great minds in one room, exchanging ideas, challenging perspectives and learning from each other.

The conversations are real, the lessons are plenty, and the mission remains clear: serve better.

[National Council for Older Persons @NCOPUganda]

The International Day of Older Persons will be commemorated on Thursday, 1st October 2026, at State House, Entebbe.
Hon. Jacqueline Mbabazi @JacqueMbabazi will address the press today at the Uganda Media Centre. #IDOP2026