NSSF boss Tom Odongo sacked

Tom Odongo has been sacked as the managing trustee of National Social Security Fund (NSSF) by the Cabinet Secretary for Labour, Kazungu Kambi, with immediate effect.

Mr Kambi cited no reasons for the decision to sack the NSSF managing trustee, but directed that he should vacate office immediately.

"I regret to inform you that your employment with the National Social Security Fund shall be terminated with immediate effect. In lieu of the three months you shall be paid an equivalent of three months pensionable pay," said Mr Kambi in a letter to Mr Odongo.

The Labour Secretary appointed Hope Mwashumbe, the corporation secretary, in an acting capacity.

"Please arrange to return any company property that is in your possession and hand over to Ms Mwashumbe, the Corporation Secretary," the letter indicated.

Tom Odongo was appointed to the helm of NSSF February last year in an acting capacity when the then occupant Alex Kazongo was sent packing by the NSSF board of trustees. He was confirmed at end of November.

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