Assessing the management of public service pension schemes among the retired primary teachers in Kayunga District

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the management of public service pension schemes among the retired primary teachers in Kayunga district. Using the primary data, the study employed mixed methods of analysis to examine how management of public service pension schemes affect the retired primary teachers in Kayunga district. The data used in this study was sourced from field interview visits and observations during data collection exercise. The findings indicated that the majority of respondents were aged between 66 and 70 years, primarily in the later stages of life, with females representing 55% of this group compared to 45% males. Of these respondents, 45% had served between 10 and 20 years, and the most common retirement category was observed within 15 to 20 years of service, accounting for 40%. Pension disbursement efficiency was rated as very poor by 87% of respondents, citing challenges such as corruption (65%), administrative delays (40%), and difficulty accessing pension services within the district (25%). The study recommended simplifying the process for accessing these funds, enhancing communication to increase transparency and inform pensioners of the relevant officers and information needed for their applications, and providing better funding to ensure the financial stability of the pension scheme.