Wazalendo SACCO has been recognised among Africa’s top 20 Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) by total assets and membership, according to a continental ranking by the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA). The recognition came during the 2026 SACCA Congress in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from 10 to 16 October. The…
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO) has trained branch managers and delegates from the central region in enterprise selection and management as part of efforts to promote financial preparedness and sustainable livelihoods during and after military service. The two-day training, held at Land Force Headquarters in Bombo, was conducted under the theme, “Preparing for…
Wazalendo SACCO Masindi Branch has welcomed Captain (Rtd) Susan Namala as its new Branch Manager, taking over from Ms Ariko Aisha, who has been transferred to the SACCO’s Lira Branch. The handover ceremony was held at the SACCO premises at the Division Headquarters and presided over by the Division Administration Officer, Lt Col Ainomugisha. Lt…
Wazalendo SACCO has showcased its institutional transformation, financial growth and investment initiatives at the National Cooperatives Conference held at Makerere University Business School. The conference brought together stakeholders from government, academia and the cooperative sector to discuss sustainable growth, innovation and professional leadership. Speaking at the conference, the Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without…
The Chairman Board of Directors of Wazalendo SACCO, Lieutenant General Sam Kavuma, has commended Wazalendo Investments Ltd (WIL) for its commitment to quality service delivery, timely project execution and engagement with local communities. Lt Gen Kavuma made the remarks while inspecting ongoing road construction projects undertaken by WIL in Kampala and Wakiso districts. Lt Gen…
The Wazalendo SACCO Branch in Achol-Pii, Pader District, under the 5 Infantry Division has appointed Mr Charles Assimwe as its new Branch Manager, taking over from Captain Charles Hassan Assimwe, who served in the position for four years. The handover and takeover ceremony was presided over by the Director of Finance and Administration at Wazalendo…
Wazalendo SACCO has donated jerseys to Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) teams ahead of the 18th edition of the Inter-Forces Games scheduled to take place in Gulu District from August 25, 2026. Major General Richard Karemire, the Joint Staff for Formal Education, Sports and Culture, expressed appreciation to Wazalendo SACCO for the support, describing the…
Wazalendo SACCO, together with other leading savings and credit cooperative organisations (SACCOs) in Uganda, concluded a five-day training programme for its delegates aimed at strengthening cooperative leadership, financial literacy and member representation. The training that was organised by the Uganda Cooperative Savings and Credit Union (UCSCU), at Imperial Golf View Hotel in Entebbe brought together…
A delegation from the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), led by Deputy Chief of Defence Staff and Board Chairman of the Gambia Armed Forces Cooperative Credit Union, Brigadier General Sait Njie, made a benchmarking visit to Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (Wazalendo SACCO) at its headquarters in Kiwatule, Kampala. The benchmarking visit focused on member…
Wazalendo SACCO has urged retiring Special Force Command officers and men to maintain their membership and continue benefiting from the cooperative’s financial services after leaving active military service. The call was made by the Vice Chairperson of the Wazalendo SACCO Supervisory Board, Maj Newton Namazima, while congratulating 67 officers and men of the Special Forces…