Social security and COvid-19 Archives

RICHARD BYARUGABA’S LETTER TO NSSF MEMBERS: NSSF supports mid-term benefits to members

by Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryMay 18, 2020May 18, 2020

Dear Esteemed Member, The global outbreak of COVID-19 has disrupted all economies around the world. The rapid spread of the virus has posed massive health, economic and social challenges to…

PENSIONS EXPERT, KWAME EJALU: Covid-19 is an exceptional crisis; NSSF cannot just look away

by Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryMay 15, 2020May 15, 2020

First of all, what lessons does Covid-19 pandemic remind us all about savings, social security and the uncertainties of life? Covid-19 underlines to us the very need for savings. It…

GERALDINE SSALI: NSSF should stop trying to save East Africa when the real owners of the money are crying for help

by Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big Story Thought LeadershipMay 15, 2020May 15, 2020

Good afternoon Sir. Yesterday you asked for my opinion on the letter NSSF wrote to the Minister with regards to the Covid-19 relief for its members: Paying of 20% of…

COVID-19: To pay or not to pay NSSF members their savings; what do the experts say?

by Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryApril 7, 2020April 7, 2020

“When you are faced by a prospect of famine, your first impulse should not be to go after the only planting seeds you have kept in your granary for the…