The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has held the 2026 Suppliers Forum to link with its partners and drive a constructive discussion on shared growth and the Fund’s future.
According to Patrick Ayota, the NSSF Managing Director, the Fund will be driven by stronger partnerships, thriving enterprises, and a shared commitment to national transformation, adding that the broader supplier ecosystem is growing stronger, creating ripple effects that contribute meaningfully to Uganda’s economic progress.
“Suppliers should not be regarded merely as service providers, but as strategic partners whose contributions are essential in enabling the Fund to deliver faster, more responsive, and dependable services to members,” Ayota said.0
While speaking at the Suppliers forum on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026, at the NSSF main offices in Kampala, Ayota added that institutions are navigating rapid technological shifts, supply chain disruptions, and increasing sustainability demands, noting that success will belong to organisations and partners that remain resilient, adaptive, and forward-looking.
“Partnerships capable of bringing fresh thinking and stronger capabilities will be key to shaping the Fund’s future success. The Forum reflects the Fund’s commitment to fostering diversity, resilience, and partnerships that create shared growth,” he added.
Daniel Mugura, the Chief Procurement and Disposal Officer at the Fund, revealed that the NSSF Suppliers Forum continues to strengthen supplier capacity, deepen engagement, and promote transparency and fairness across procurement processes.
“Over the past decade, the Fund has built a strong supplier ecosystem with over 1,000 suppliers, the majority of whom are local contractors, demonstrating NSSF’s commitment to empowering local enterprise,” Mugura said.
He added that collaboration through joint ventures and subcontracting offers a practical pathway for smaller businesses to build capacity and compete more effectively, noting that suppliers who align with NSSF’s strategic priorities and maintain high standards of professionalism are better positioned to access long-term opportunities for sustainable growth.
Moses Ojambo, the Director of Performance Monitoring-Regional Offices, said that supplier diversity is central to building a more inclusive and resilient procurement ecosystem, stating that broadening participation across Uganda’s supplier landscape creates stronger opportunities for innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable economic growth.
He noted that stronger collaboration between institutions, regulators, and businesses helps create a procurement environment that is transparent, equitable, and growth-oriented, adding that when suppliers are empowered through mentorship, capacity building, and clearer access to information, they are better positioned to compete and deliver value.
Meanwhile, the 2026 NSSF Suppliers Forum, organized under the theme Powered by Diversity, driven by Shared Growth, reflects the Fund’s commitment to fostering diversity, resilience, and partnerships that create shared growth.
