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CEO Summit Uganda & NSSF Enhance Women Leadership in the Corporate Space with Pathfinder Catalyst Academy

Kampala: CEO Summit Uganda, a think-tank aimed at developing well-rounded selfless leaders together with the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) graduated the 3rd cohort of the NSSF Pathfinder Catalyst Academy where women leaders are trained and given the necessary insights to excel in the workspace. The event marked another milestone in the Academy’s mission to […]

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Creating Intergenerational wealth in turbulent times – dfcu Bank tips customers on creation and stewardship of legacies

Kampala: In 2012, dfcu Bank was one of the first local banks to develop personalised banking services for individual affluent customers in a bid to protect and increase their individual and business assets. It’s upon this background that dfcu Bank hosted a selection of customers to a learning and networking event under the theme ‘Enabling […]

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NSSF, Mastercard Foundation boost 66 women businesses with UGX 4.8b seed funding 4,000 female business owners skilled in entrepreneurial management

Kampala: The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) in partnership with Mastercard Foundation have awarded UGX 4.8bn seed funding to 66 women entrepreneurs through their Hi-innovator Women Accelerator program. The businesses funded anticipate to create 15,000 job opportunities for women and youths countrywide.In addition to the seed funding, the entrepreneurs were trained in business management skills […]

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COULD RON KAWAMARA BE THE SILVER LINING FOR NSSF?

Reports indicate that Ron Kawamara, former CEO of Jumia, is emerging as the leading contender for the position of Managing Director at the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). The NSSF is currently led by Acting Managing Director Patrick Ayote, following the departure of Richard Byarugaba due to the end of his temure. The government is […]

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Opinion: Geraldine Ssali Busuulwa, Ex NSSF Deputy MD writes to Finance Minister over NSSF COVID-19 relief for its members

Former NSSF Deputy Managing Director Geraldine Ssali Basuulwa has written a letter in response to the NSSF’s letter to the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development over Covid-19 relief for its members; Paying of 20% of each member’s balance. She wrote in support of the idea for NSSF to rescue its members in hard […]