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Governance structures and delegation

Investments and Project Monitoring Committee

Overall contribution to sustainable wellbeing

The Committee's oversight contributed to continued growth in Assets Under Management, strong portfolio performance and progress across strategic development projects. Through disciplined investment governance, review of investment opportunities and oversight of project delivery, the Committee supported sustainable growth in member value while ensuring that investment decisions remained aligned with the Fund's fiduciary responsibilities and long-term strategic objectives.

The Committee remained focused on ensuring that all investment recommendations presented to the Board were supported by appropriate commercial, legal, technical and risk assessments and aligned with the Fund's long-term strategy and approved risk appetite.

FY2025/26 investment and project performance

Value creation / impact

Portfolio performance against approved targets

Assets Under Management

Target / Benchmark

UGX 29.57 trillion

Actual outcome

UGX 32.87 trillion

Exceeded

Gross Investment Return

Target / Benchmark

12%

Actual outcome

26%

Exceeded

Portfolio Optimisation Disposal Rate

Target / Benchmark

40%

Actual outcome

86%

Exceeded

Approved Portfolio Benchmark

Target / Benchmark

3.88%

Actual outcome

22.53%

Exceeded

  • Assets under management increased by 26.4%, strengthening the Fund's financial position and long-term sustainability.
  • Gross investment return significantly exceeded the approved annual target.
  • Portfolio optimisation improved capital efficiency and strengthened liquidity available for redeployment.

Asset-class performance

Fixed Income

FY2024/25

UGX 20.52 trillion

FY2025/26

UGX 24.70 trillion

Change

+20%

Continued to provide portfolio stability and sustainable income generation

Equities

FY2024/25

UGX 3.40 trillion

FY2025/26

UGX 5.93 trillion

Change

+74%

Benefited from strong regional market performance and capital appreciation

Real Estate

FY2024/25

UGX 1.60 trillion

FY2025/26

UGX 1.65 trillion

Change

+3%

Preserved asset value and strengthened diversification

Asset allocation oversight

Fixed Income

FY2025/26 allocation

77.0%

Equities

FY2025/26 allocation

18.0%

Real Estate

FY2025/26 allocation

5.0%

The Committee reviewed portfolio allocations throughout the year and was satisfied that portfolio positioning remained within approved strategic asset-allocation parameters and aligned with the Fund's diversification objectives and risk appetite.

Up nextSignificant matters reviewed and recommendations made to the Board
Governance structures and delegation

Investments and Project Monitoring Committee

Significant matters reviewed and recommendations made to the Board

Outcome / statusValue creation / impact

Matter Reviewed:

Investment Policy Statement review

Recommendation / Decision:

Recommended amendments to the Board

Approved

Strengthened investment governance and strategic alignment

Matter Reviewed:

Social Impact Investment Framework

Recommendation / Decision:

Recommended approval

Approved

Established a framework for investments capable of delivering both financial and broader economic value while remaining subject to fiduciary, commercial and risk requirements

Matter Reviewed:

Commercially viable housing, hospitality and regional investment opportunities

Recommendation / Decision:

Recommended progression subject to due diligence

Under implementation / ongoing evaluation

Improved investment quality and strengthened governance over capital allocation

Matter Reviewed:

Strategic asset allocation and portfolio diversification

Recommendation / Decision:

Continued diversification initiatives

Under implementation

Improved resilience and reduced portfolio concentration risk

Matter Reviewed:

Fixed income portfolio performance

Recommendation / Decision:

Continued allocation discipline and oversight

Ongoing

Supported sustainable income generation and risk-adjusted returns

Matter Reviewed:

Equity portfolio performance

Recommendation / Decision:

Continued oversight and monitoring

Ongoing

Supported growth in capital values

Matter Reviewed:

Strategic development projects

Recommendation / Decision:

Continued oversight and challenge of management execution

Ongoing

Strengthened delivery discipline and project accountability

Matter Reviewed:

ESG integration within investment processes

Recommendation / Decision:

Continued incorporation into investment evaluations

Ongoing

Strengthened responsible-investment practices

Key recommendations to the Board and status

RecommendationStatus at year-end

Amendments to the Investment Policy Statement

Approved

Social Impact Investment Framework

Approved

Portfolio diversification initiatives

Under implementation

Property portfolio optimisation programme

Under implementation

Strategic development projects

Under implementation and monitored quarterly

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