Uganda: NSSF Boss Challenges MPs to Secure Alternative Sources of Income

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Uganda: NSSF Boss Challenges MPs to Secure Alternative Sources of Income

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Board Chairman Dr. Peter Kimbowa has asked MPs to embrace creation of alternative sources of income and ensure proper monetary discipline measures if they are to become financially independent.

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