The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Uganda is a quasi-government agency responsible for collecting, managing, and distributing retirement savings for private-sector employees not covered by the government pension scheme. Established under the NSSF Act, Cap 222, it operates as a provident fund and is regulated by the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) .
Head Office:
Address: 14th Floor, Workers House, Plot 1 Pilkington Road, P.O. Box 7140, Kampala, Uganda
Phone: +256 (0)417 331 755 / +256 (0)417 331 999
Email: customerservice@nssfug.org
Website: www.nssfug.org
Customer Service Centre:
Location: Ground Floor, Workers House, Plot 1 Pilkington Road, Kampala
Toll-Free Number: 0800 286 773
Email: customerservice@nssfug.org
Media Contacts:
Barbra Arimi, Head of Marketing & Communications: barimi@nssfug.org
Victor Karamagi, Public Relations Manager: vkaramagi@nssfug.org
NSSF Uganda operates 19 branches across the country, including:
Kampala: Bugoloobi, Kireka, Kawempe, Bakuli
Central Region: Entebbe, Masaka, Lugazi
Eastern Region: Jinja (City House), Mbale, Soroti
Northern Region: Gulu, Lira, Arua
Western Region: Mbarara (Mbarara Complex), Fort Portal, Hoima, Kabale, Masindi
Managing Director & CEO: Patrick Ayota (appointed August 2023)
Deputy Managing Director: Gerald Paul Kasaato (appointed June 2024)
Chairman of the Board: David Ogong
The Fund is overseen by a Board of Directors appointed by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development .
Contribution Rates: Employers contribute 10%, and employees contribute 5% of the employee's gross monthly wage.
Benefits Offered:
Age Benefit: For members who have reached the retirement age of 55.
Withdrawal Benefit: For members aged 50 who have been out of regular employment for at least one year.
Invalidity Benefit: For members who have become incapable of gainful employment.
Survivor's Benefit: Paid to the dependent survivors of a deceased member.
Emigration Grant: For members leaving Uganda permanently .
Total Assets: UGX 22.13 trillion (approx. USD 6.07 billion)
Pre-tax Revenue: UGX 2.53 trillion (approx. USD 693.4 million)
Investment Portfolio: Comprises fixed income, equities, and real estate .
NSSF Uganda offers various online services, including:
Online registration for employers and employees
Contribution tracking
Benefits application and claims submission
Access to statements and account information