Private sector employers have been urged to meet their legal responsibilities by submitting workers’ social security contributions to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) without delay. The call was made during the 54th General Workers’ Council meeting, where NSSF board chairperson Mwamini Malemi emphasized that delays in remitting contributions negatively affect service delivery and the wellbeing of members.
“Ensuring timely contributions is not only a legal requirement but a fundamental safeguard for workers’ rights,” Malemi said. She reaffirmed NSSF’s commitment to providing reliable, high-quality services anchored on integrity, accountability, and technological advancement.
Malemi outlined key milestones the Fund has achieved, including the rollout of enhanced ICT systems, increased member registration, reduced revenue losses, and strategic investments aimed at improving long-term service delivery. She emphasized that the Fund is working to become a benchmark institution in the region’s social security sector.
She also welcomed newly appointed board members, urging them to demonstrate ethical leadership and strictly observe the organization’s policies and regulations.
NSSF Director General Masha Mshomba expressed confidence in the Fund’s future direction, noting ongoing efforts to expand membership, enhance the efficiency of benefit disbursements, and embrace digital innovation to improve service delivery.
Meanwhile, Director of Human Resources and Administration Bekwabi Mujungu encouraged Council members to actively implement adopted resolutions to further the Fund’s goals. In her closing remarks, employee representative Flora Ndutta echoed the Fund’s commitment to reaching out to self-employed individuals and enhancing service delivery through ethical practices and professional standards.
