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Amongi drops Dr. Kimbowa from NSSF Board

Peter 11th Sep, 2024 Economy Business Edge Reporter
Amongi drops Dr. Kimbowa from NSSF Board

Dr. David Ogong has replaced Dr. Peter Kimbowa as NSSF Board Chairman.


Gender, Labour and Social Development Minister Betty Amongi has appointed David Ogong as the new chairperson of the new Board of Directors for the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), replacing Peter Kimbowa whose contract was not renewed.

The decision not to renew Kimbowa's contract was widely expected after Amongi’s public spat with him over former NSSF MD Richard Byarugaba, whom Amongi accused of mismanaging the Fund. However, Court and the IGG eventually absolved Byarugaba of any wrongdoing.

Ramathan Ggoobi, the Finance Ministry Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, also joins the Board, replacing Patrick Ocailap.

  • Richard Bigirwa also joins as a workers’ representative under the National Organisation of Trade Unions (NOTU), replacing Lwabayi Mudiba Hassan.

Aggrey David Kibenge is to represent the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development.

Silver Mugisha, the NWSC MD, and Annet Mulindwa Nakawunde, the Finance Trust Bank MD, have also been re-appointed to represent employers under the Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE).

  • Other appointees are Dr. Sam Lyomoki and Penninah Tukamwesiga representing workers under the Confederation of Free Trade Unions (COFTU), and Annet Birungi, also representing workers under the National Organisation of Trade Unions (NOTU) where she is the Secretary for Gender and Women Affairs.
Amongi drops Dr. Kimbowa from NSSF BoardBetty Amongi (M) poses with the new Board members at their inauguration.

Patrick Ayota, the NSSF Managing Director, will continue to serve as an executive member of the Board.

Addressing the new Board at an inauguration ceremony, Amongi urged the Board to ensure the growth and profitability of the Fund.

“It is now your responsibility to keep the tradition of excellence that the Fund has enjoyed over the years,” she said.

Speaking about his appointment, Dr. Ogong pledged to ensure that the track record of the exemplary performance of the Fund over the years is maintained.

  • “It is a privilege that I take seriously. NSSF holds members' savings in trust and indeed it is a major obligation to ensure that this trust is kept and maintained. I believe we do that by providing the necessary oversight that ensures that the Fund keeps members’ funds safe even as it grows,” he said.
  • He added that he would lead with teamwork to ensure that the Fund meets the challenges ahead of time and takes advantage of the immense opportunities.

“I have had an opportunity to familiarize myself with Vision 2035. Working together with the Board and Management of the Fund, I commit to ensuring that the long-term strategies of the Fund are achieved,” he added.

NSSF Managing Director Patrick Ayota welcomed the new appointments and re-appointed the Board members, saying the newly appointed members would bring immense experience, while the re-appointed members of the Board ensure that there is continuity and a smooth transition from the 12th to the 13th Board.

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