The National Social Security Fund brought together many suppliers, buyers, and other important people on March 26, 2025. They met at the 9th Suppliers Forum to talk about new ideas and chances in buying goods and services. Everyone gathered under the banner 'Unlock the Future of Procurement.' The meeting showed how smart buying practices can help grow the economy and improve the country.
NSSF Managing Director Patrick Ayota discussed the fund's future buying plans, which are based on computers, earth-friendly practices, and working with partners. The fund spent 827.1 billion shillings on purchases last year. Ayota stressed the fund's desire to work better and make a bigger difference. He said they use digital tools to save time and money.
Ayota explained that buying things helps the fund reach its big goals. He said they aim to create value, change things for the better, and form personal bonds that lead to lasting growth. Their buying connects directly to their Vision 2025 plan of keeping members safe, making things easy, and giving people power. Every shilling must bring good value, high quality, and help to society.
Benson Turamye runs the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority. He asked sellers to use government buying to help the country grow. He pointed out that sixty percent of all money the government spends goes to buying things. Last year, the national budget was 72 trillion Ugandan shillings, with about 40 trillion going toward goods and services.
Turamye pushed NSSF to support local businesses more. He mentioned that laws set aside certain products just for Ugandans. For road construction projects, national companies must receive 15 billion shillings. He asked everyone at the meeting to back local business efforts and hire Ugandan companies as subcontractors to build up local skills.
Turamye talked about fighting corruption, which remains a big problem when the government buys things. He urged everyone to stand together and refuse bribes or kickbacks. He said if all suppliers rejected corrupt practices, they would stop completely, and honest companies would win more contracts. The PPDA exists to help when people face unfair treatment.
NSSF created a big plan that runs until 2035. They want to achieve three major goals by then. First, they plan to increase the number of workers they cover from just 14 percent to half of all eligible employees. Second, they aim to grow their investments to reach 50 trillion Ugandan shillings. Third, they want 95 percent of members to feel happy with their services.
Edward Kkubo runs Monil Fumigation and Cleaning Services. He spoke from his experience as a seller at the forum. He liked how the event connected suppliers directly with the people who make buying decisions. Kkubo said these meetings help them talk to NSSF officials face to face.
Kkubo stressed the importance of being careful when bidding for contracts. His company won just two out of the eighteen bids it submitted. He said that following all rules exactly matters most, and having enough money in the bank matters just as much. Company directors should attend every bid meeting personally instead of sending staff.
Kkubo described how NSSF buys things in simple terms. They request papers and proposals from suppliers. You must present everything correctly. They kick you out if you miss anything. They give you the job if you do everything right. He urged more suppliers to work with NSSF because they play fair and award contracts clearly with no tricks. Best of all, they pay on time by the fifth day of each month.
NSSF Managing Director Patrick Ayota discussed the fund's future buying plans, which are based on computers, earth-friendly practices, and working with partners. The fund spent 827.1 billion shillings on purchases last year. Ayota stressed the fund's desire to work better and make a bigger difference. He said they use digital tools to save time and money.
Ayota explained that buying things helps the fund reach its big goals. He said they aim to create value, change things for the better, and form personal bonds that lead to lasting growth. Their buying connects directly to their Vision 2025 plan of keeping members safe, making things easy, and giving people power. Every shilling must bring good value, high quality, and help to society.
Benson Turamye runs the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority. He asked sellers to use government buying to help the country grow. He pointed out that sixty percent of all money the government spends goes to buying things. Last year, the national budget was 72 trillion Ugandan shillings, with about 40 trillion going toward goods and services.
Turamye pushed NSSF to support local businesses more. He mentioned that laws set aside certain products just for Ugandans. For road construction projects, national companies must receive 15 billion shillings. He asked everyone at the meeting to back local business efforts and hire Ugandan companies as subcontractors to build up local skills.
Turamye talked about fighting corruption, which remains a big problem when the government buys things. He urged everyone to stand together and refuse bribes or kickbacks. He said if all suppliers rejected corrupt practices, they would stop completely, and honest companies would win more contracts. The PPDA exists to help when people face unfair treatment.
NSSF created a big plan that runs until 2035. They want to achieve three major goals by then. First, they plan to increase the number of workers they cover from just 14 percent to half of all eligible employees. Second, they aim to grow their investments to reach 50 trillion Ugandan shillings. Third, they want 95 percent of members to feel happy with their services.
Edward Kkubo runs Monil Fumigation and Cleaning Services. He spoke from his experience as a seller at the forum. He liked how the event connected suppliers directly with the people who make buying decisions. Kkubo said these meetings help them talk to NSSF officials face to face.
Kkubo stressed the importance of being careful when bidding for contracts. His company won just two out of the eighteen bids it submitted. He said that following all rules exactly matters most, and having enough money in the bank matters just as much. Company directors should attend every bid meeting personally instead of sending staff.
Kkubo described how NSSF buys things in simple terms. They request papers and proposals from suppliers. You must present everything correctly. They kick you out if you miss anything. They give you the job if you do everything right. He urged more suppliers to work with NSSF because they play fair and award contracts clearly with no tricks. Best of all, they pay on time by the fifth day of each month.
