2. Partnerships for greater impact
We journey
together
Why this matters for long-term value creation
NSSF creates greater value by working together with members, employers, Government, regulators, investment partners, service providers, industry bodies, and communities. As social security expands beyond traditional formal employment, strategic partnerships have become increasingly important in extending coverage, improving accessibility, and reaching previously underserved population groups.
Collaboration enables the Fund to leverage trusted networks, digital platforms and community organisations to broaden financial inclusion, strengthen compliance, improve service delivery, and encourage lifelong saving. These partnerships also support innovation, strengthen stakeholder confidence, and reinforce the Fund's contribution to Uganda's long-term socio-economic development.
By working together with organisations that share our purpose, NSSF is expanding access to social security while creating shared value for members, partners, communities, and the nation.
Our strategic response
To strengthen partnerships for greater impact, we continue to:
Expand strategic partnerships that increase access to social security, particularly within Uganda's informal sector
Strengthen collaboration with employers, Government, regulators, and industry partners to improve compliance, service delivery, and member outcomes
Build partnerships that advance financial literacy, digital inclusion, and long-term financial wellbeing
Deepen stakeholder engagement and strengthen mechanisms for listening and responding to stakeholder expectations
Leverage technology and strategic alliances to extend the Fund's reach and improve accessibility
FY2025/26 progress
We strengthened our partnership ecosystem by:
Expanding strategic partnerships to broaden social security coverage and financial inclusion
Strengthening employer collaboration to improve compliance and protect members' savings
Extending financial literacy through community and strategic partnerships
Improving digital access through partnerships with telecommunications providers
Creating shared value through community investment and stakeholder engagement
Performance measures
Key measure
Strategic partners
FY2025/26
FY2024/25
Key measure
New member segments reached
FY2025/26
FY2024/25
-
Key measure
Employers returning to compliance
FY2025/26
FY2024/25
-
Key measure
Employer arrears recovered
FY2025/26
FY2024/25
-
Key measure
Employers engaged
FY2025/26
FY2024/25
-
Note: A prior-year comparison is not provided where the measure relates to an initiative introduced in FY2025/26.
Strategic objectives
Stakeholders affected
Board oversight
Sustainable Development Goals
Capitals impacted
SRC, IC, FCKey risks
Weak Stakeholder
Alignment
Reduced
Reach
Partnership
Dependency
Compliance
Challenges
Key opportunities
Coverage
Expansion
Financial
Inclusion
Collaboration
Innovation
Stakeholder
Trust
Why it matters
Expanded coverage, accessibility, and shared value creation