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National Social Security Fund (Uganda)

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) (also NSSF Uganda), is a quasi-government agency responsible for the collection, safekeeping, responsible investment, and distribution of retirement funds from employees of the private sector in Uganda who are not covered by the Government Retirement Scheme. Participation for both employers and employees is compulsory. The Uganda National Social Security Fund is the largest pension fund in the countries of the East African Community, with total assets of USh18.58 trillion (approx. US$4.981 billion), as of June 2023.[2]

National Social Security Fund Uganda
Native name
NSSF Uganda
Company typeQuasi-government
IndustrySocial Security
Founded1985; 39 years ago (1985)
Headquarters14th Floor Workers House
1 Pilkington Road
Kampala, Uganda
Key people
David Ogong
Chairman
Patrick Ayota
Managing Director
Gerald Kasaato
Deputy Managing Director.[1]
ProductsInvestments
RevenueIncrease Pretax:Sh2.53 trillion (US$693.4 million) (June 2024)[2]
Total assetsUGX:22.13 trillion (US$6.065 billion) (June 2024)[2]
WebsiteHomepage

History

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In February 2009, the President of Uganda fired the minister of finance, whose ministry supervises the activities of NSSF. Also terminated were the managing director of the NSSF. A new board of directors and a new management team were appointed in 2009.[3]

In late 2010, NSSF underwent a restructuring process aimed at making it more efficient, competitive, and responsive to the needs of its members. It was then poised to provide a wide range of social security products and be the lead institution for domestic capital formation and deepening the financial sector.[4] Analysts in the country said in 2013 that the NSSF had become a leading player in the country's economy.[5]

In November 2024, NSSF management introduced a voluntary savings plan called The Smartlife Savings Plan, available to Ugandan citizens, legal non Ugandans and refugees. One has to be at least 16 years of age and authorized to work in Uganda. The minimum investment is USh 5,000 (approx. US$1.37).[6]

Investment portfolio

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In July 2018, the fund's investments included (a) fixed income investments, accounting for 77 percent of all investments (b) equities on the security exchanges of the East African countries, accounting for 17 percent and (c) real estate investments, which are 6 percent of the total portfolio.[7]

Significant real estate holdings include Workers' House in the centre of Kampala, Uganda's capital city, where NSSF maintains its head office, and City House Jinja, in Jinja, developed between 2015 and 2018, at a cost of USh3.5 billion (approx. US$1 million).[8]

According to its financial statements for the year ending 30 June 2014, NSSF had UGX:2.65 trillion in government treasury bonds (with yields ranging from 10.25 to 14.35 percent), UGX:682.1 billion on deposit with commercial banks, UGX:251.3 billion in equity investments at fair value through profit or loss (EPL), UGX:250.2 billion in capital work-in-progress, UGX:193.7 billion in investment properties, UGX:143.2 billion in corporate bonds (with yields ranging from 11.03 to 17.00 percent), UGX:73.3 billion in equity securities held-for-trading by fund managers (HFT), and UGX:14.6 billion in cash and bank balances.[9]: 15  Based on market value as of 30 June 2014, NSSF's largest investments in equity securities were as follows:[9]: 41–42, 44 

Operations and economic performance

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The NSSF is a defined contribution scheme and is financed largely by contributions from employers and employees. The total contribution is equal to 15 percent of an employee's gross salary, with the employer contributing 10 percent and the employee 5 percent.[9]: 18  The NSSF pays five types of benefits:[9]: 18 

  • Age benefit – paid to a member who has reached the retirement age of 55
  • Withdrawal benefit: Paid to a member who has reached the age of 50 and is out of regular employment for one year
  • Invalidity benefit: Paid to a member who has become incapable of gainful employment
  • Survivor's benefit: Paid to the dependent survivor of a member
  • Emigration grant: Paid to a member who is leaving Uganda permanently.

The NSSF's total assets as of 30 June 2014, were valued at UGX:4.4 trillion.[9]: 15  In October 2017, The Independent, a Ugandan English language newspaper, estimated the NSSF total assets at USh7.9 trillion (approximately US$2.48 billion at that time), as of 30 June 2017.[10] By June 2018, those assets had increased to USh9.98 trillion ($2.678 billion).[11] As of 30 June 2020, NSSF Uganda managed a total asset portfolio of USh13.38 trillion ($3.627 billion). This was a 17 percent increase from UGX11.3 trillion ($3.064 billion), as of 30 June 2019.[12] As of June 2021, NSSF Uganda controlled UGX:15.5 trillion (US$4.406 billion) in total assets.[13] NSSF Uganda controlled total assets valued at UGX:18.58 trillion (US$4.981 billion), as of 30 June 2023.[14] As of 30 June 2024 total assets under management were USh22.13 trillion (US$6.065 billion).[2]

Historical population
YearPop.±%
20144,400,000,000,000—    
20177,900,000,000,000+79.5%
20189,800,000,000,000+24.1%
201911,300,000,000,000+15.3%
202013,380,000,000,000+18.4%
202115,500,000,000,000+15.8%
202318,580,000,000,000+19.9%
202422,130,000,000,000+19.1%
source:[9][10][11][12][13][14][2]

Pension Towers

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Main article: Pension Towers

Beginning in the early 2000s, NSSFU has been developing an office complex known as Pension Towers, along Lumumba Avenue, on Nakasero Hill, one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Kampala, Uganda's capital city. The complex consists of three interconnected towers; one central tower of twenty-five stories in height, flanked on either side by a ten-story tower. Roko Construction Company, a Ugandan construction company constructed the four basement floors between 2008 and 2012, but failed to qualify for further works on the project. Three Chinese firms are in a final bidding process to complete the construction, between 2012 and 2015. Construction costs for the complex are estimated at UGX:260 billion.[15] When finished, the three towers will contain in excess of 59,410 square metres (639,500 sq ft) in office space. Parking for over 500 vehicles will be provided in the development.[16]

City House Jinja

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Jinja City House is owned by the Uganda National Social Security Fund (NSSF), who developed the building, between 2015 and 2018. The building houses the NSSF offices in Jinja and the remaining space is rented out to qualified businesses and corporations. The mixed use building consists of 1,500 square metres (16,146 sq ft) on four floors, of which 1,200 square metres (12,917 sq ft) are rentable. NSSF will occupy the remaining 300 square metres (3,229 sq ft).[17]

NSSF Mbarara Complex

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Main article: NSSF Mbarara Complex

Mbarara City House, is the second NSSF real estate investment outside the capital city of Kampala. It was developed at a cost of USh3.9 billion (approximately US$1.2 million), between 2017 and 2019.[18]

Governance

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Board of directors

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Ugandan Minister of Finance Matia Kasaija appointed a new board of directors in September 2023, composed of the following members:[19]

  1. David Ogong: Chairman
  2. Aggrey David Kibenge
  3. Silver Mugisha
  4. Ramathan Ggoobi
  5. Annet Birungi
  6. Patrick Ayota: Managing Director and CEO.
  7. Peninnah Tukamwesiga
  8. Sam Lyomoki
  9. Annet Mulindwa Nakawunde
  10. Richard Bigirwa

Management

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The management of the NSSF consisted of the following individuals as of September 2023:[19]

Branch network

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As of June 2019, NSSF had a branch network of 19 branches in the central, eastern, northern, and western parts of Uganda, with six in Kampala, the capital.[21]

  1. Head Office: Workers House, One Pilkington Road, Kampala
  2. Bugoloobi Branch: Bugoloobi
  3. Kireka Branch: Kireka
  4. Entebbe Branch: Entebbe
  5. Kawempe Branch: Kawempe
  6. Bakuli Branch: Bakuli
  7. Arua Branch: Arua
  8. Gulu Branch: Gulu
  9. Lira Branch: Lira
  10. Soroti Branch: Soroti
  11. Mbale Branch: Mbale
  12. Jinja Branch: City House Jinja, Jinja[17]
  13. Lugazi Branch: Lugazi
  14. Masaka Branch: Masaka
  15. Masindi Branch: Masindi
  16. Hoima Branch: Hoima
  17. Fort Portal Branch: Fort Portal
  18. Mbarara Branch: NSSF Mbarara Complex, Mbarara[18]
  19. Kabale Branch: Kabale

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Muhamadi Byemboijana (21 June 2024). "Gerald Paul Kasaato Appointed NSSF Deputy Managing Director". SoftPower Uganda. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e Paul Murungi (17 September 2024). "NSSF Records UGX2.53 Trillion In Revenue, Savers To Get Competitive Interest Rate". CEO Magazine Uganda. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  3. ^ Martin Ssebuyira, and Al-Mahdi Ssenkabirwa (14 May 2012). "Workers give government 14 days to name new NSSF board". Daily Monitor Mobile. Kampala. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  4. ^ Bernard Busuulwa (3 April 2009). "NSSF turns to fund managers". The EastAfrican. Nairobi. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  5. ^ Gilbert Kidimu (12 September 2013). "Workers to Benefit From Pension Reforms". New Vision. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  6. ^ Javira Ssembwami (20 November 2024). "NSSF Unveils Voluntary Savings Plan To Boost Social Security". PML Daily. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  7. ^ Kyatusiimire, Sharon (28 June 2018). "NSSF Launches Shs3.5 Billion Building In Jinja". Kampala: Chimp Reports Uganda. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  8. ^ Staff Writer (2 July 2018). "Kadaga Opens NSSF'S Jinja Office Complex". Red Pepper. Mukono. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  9. ^ a b c d e f Uganda Auditor General (29 October 2014). "Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30th June, 2014, Together with the Report and Opinion Thereon of the Auditor General" (PDF). Kampala: Uganda Office of the Auditor General. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  10. ^ a b Businge, Julius (9 October 2017). "NSSF sees higher returns for savers in FY 2017/18". The Independent (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  11. ^ a b CEO Magazine (23 September 2021). "NSSF earns UGX 1.8 Trillion in income, assets hit UGX 15.5 Trillion". CEO Magazine Uganda. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  12. ^ a b Eagle Uganda (28 September 2020). "NSSF declares 10.75% interest rate to members for FY 2019/20". Eagle Uganda Online. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  13. ^ a b Ali Twaha (24 September 2021). "NSSF total assets grow to sh15.5 trillion". New Vision. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  14. ^ a b Martin Luther Oketch (21 September 2023). "NSSF investment income crosses Shs2 trillion mark". Daily Monitor. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
  15. ^ Mugabe, David (23 May 2012). "NSSF constructs Uganda's tallest tower". New Vision. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
  16. ^ NSSFU (2011). "Pension Towers to reduce office space shortage in Kampala". NSSF Uganda (NSSFU). Retrieved 14 October 2015.
  17. ^ a b Staff Writer (2 July 2018). "Kadaga Opens NSSF'S Jinja Office Complex". Red Pepper. Mukono. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  18. ^ a b Christine Kasemiire (28 June 2019). "NSSF Diversifying Into Real Estate, Says Byarugaba". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  19. ^ a b NSSF Uganda (22 September 2023). "Board of Directors of NSSF Uganda". NSSF Uganda. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
  20. ^ Dorothy Nakaweesi (14 March 2019). "Kasaija appoints new NSSF head of legal services". Daily Monitor. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
  21. ^ NSSF (December 2018). "Branch Directory". National Social Security Fund of Uganda (NSSF). Retrieved 10 December 2018.
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