Rwanda: Retirees Call for Urgent Reforms in Pension, Healthcare Systems

AllAfricaCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By Emmanuel NtirenganyaOctober 27, 2025 at 06:21 AM

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Rwandan retirees are calling for urgent reforms to the country's pension and healthcare systems. Key concerns include inadequate medical coverage for those who retired before RAMA was established in 2001 and unfair distribution of pension benefits after a retiree’s death, where surviving spouses receive only half of the deceased's pension amount. The Rwanda Pensioners' Association is urging the government to work with the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) to address these issues, advocating for full coverage under RAMA through contributions and 100% pension benefits for surviving family members. These calls come as the government evaluates efforts to improve elderly welfare in Rwanda.

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