Income Drawdown Funds as a Sustainable Retirement Solution in Uganda
By Owen Jacob Ebichinji Uganda’s retirement landscape is at a critical turning point. While the country has made notable strides in expanding pension coverage, largely driven by institutions such as the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), the manner in which retirees access their savings remains a growing concern. The dominant
Court Orders TASO to Pay Shs 190m for Treating HIV-Negative Client for Seven Years
The High Court has ordered The AIDS Support Organisation (TASO) to pay Shs 190 million in damages to a man who was wrongly diagnosed as HIV positive and placed on antiretroviral therapy (ART) for seven years. In a landmark ruling, Justice Joanita Bushara found that TASO acted negligently when it
NSSF Earnings Hit Shs 3.52 Trillion as Assets Surge to Shs 26 Trillion
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has announced that its total earnings for the Financial Year ending June 30, 2025, rose to Shs 3.52 trillion, marking an 11% increase from Shs 3.2 trillion the previous year. Member contributions also hit a new record, rising by over 10% from Shs 1.93
Airtel Disburses Shs 50.3 Billion in Dividends to NSSF
Airtel Uganda has paid Shs 50.3 billion in dividends to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), highlighting the strength of the Fund’s investment strategy and its ongoing commitment to delivering returns to its members. In 2023, NSSF invested Shs 199 billion to acquire over 4.21 billion shares in Airtel Uganda
