Grace turns to Ali. “The old system is testing us. Every time there’s a glitch, you must answer its NSSF riddles. Get one wrong, we restart the clock.”

Mr. Tumwesigye sighs. “My top baker earns 8 million. So NSSF only uses 6 million to calculate?” “Exactly,” says Ali. “Your employee gets the same benefits as someone earning 6M, not 8M.” The glitch screen ticks Green . Question 5 (Final boss riddle) “I am the newest member of the family – not a benefit, but a way to keep growing your money while still working. I was introduced in the 2021 Act. You choose how to split me between conservative and balanced funds. What am I?”

Withdrawal benefit due to loss of employment (formerly called “benefit on involuntary termination of employment”).

Mr. Tumwesigye whispers, “You saved my employees’ records.” Grace laughs. “No, Ali saved the whole system.” | Question | Answer | |----------|--------| | What percentage of an employee’s gross pay goes to NSSF in total (employer + employee)? | 15% (10% employer, 5% employee) | | At what age can you access 20% of your NSSF savings in Uganda? | 45 years | | What benefit applies if you lose a job involuntarily? | Withdrawal benefit (after 12 months of no formal employment) | | What is the maximum monthly insurable earnings for NSSF contributions? | UGX 6,000,000 | | What new option allows a member to choose investment risk levels? | Fund I (conservative) / Fund II (balanced) choice |

The NSSF contribution (mandatory 15% of gross pay – 10% employer, 5% employee in Uganda’s classic scheme).