By Staff Reporter
National Social Security Authority (NSSA), a cas-rich State -owned pension fund, has appointed Dr. Charles Shava as its substantive General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, business Times can report.
He takes over from Arthur Manase, who stepped down in 2023 under a cloud of graft allegations. Shava has been acting general manager since July 2022.
His appointment was confirmed by NSSA Board Chairman Dr. Emmanuel Fundira, who said the appointment was made in terms of the NSSA Act and the Public Entities Corporate Governance Act.
“The Board of the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Charles Shava as substantive Manager with effect from March 1, 2025. The appointment is in terms of Section 25 of the NSSA Act (Chapter 17:04) and Section 17(2) of the Public Entities Corporate Governance Act (Chapter 10:31),” said Fundira.
According to Fundira, Dr. Shava first joined NSSA as Director of Occupational Safety and Health before being elevated to Acting General Manager in July 2022.
“Dr. Shava joined NSSA as Director Occupational Safety and Health before being appointed Acting General Manager in July 2022,” he said.
A qualified medical professional, Dr. Shava holds degrees in Medicine and Surgery. He further obtained a Master of Science Degree in Occupational Safety and Health from Middlesex University, London, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Hygiene from the University of Manchester
