Soldiers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 5 Infantry Division are being equipped with the skills and resources to turn loans into sustainable businesses, following an Enterprise Selection and Training exercise at the division’s headquarters. The initiative coincided with the opening of Wazalendo SACCO’s new liaison office in Pajimo, aimed at making financial services…
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) has donated sports uniforms to 20 football and 20 netball teams ahead of the 17th Edition of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Cup Tournament, due to kick off in Masaka City. The tournament, hosted by the Armoured Division, will run from 26 August to 5 September 2025.…
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO), has commissioned a new commercial complex in the heart of Arua City to enhance service delivery to members and boost its income base. The facility, which will host a WSACCO branch and provide rental space for businesses, was officially opened by Arua City Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Mr…
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) has extended support to its members at the Armoured Division by providing a full Public Address System to enhance communication and welfare. The support comes days before the start of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Cup tournament, which the Armoured Division will host from 26 August 2025.…
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited (WSACCO) branch managers have been asked to prioritise providing members with affordable and convenient services in their day-to-day operations. This call was made by the Acting Chief Executive Officer, Col Yusuf Magero Buha, during the opening of a two-day training for managers drawn from the 19 WSACCO branches…
Soldiers have been urged to adopt a culture of saving and make informed financial decisions as a foundation for long-term stability and personal growth. The guidance was offered during a financial sensitisation session held at the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 5 Infantry Division headquarters in Pader, led by a team from Wazalendo SACCO (WSACCO)…
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO), in collaboration with the Uganda Cooperative Savings and Credit Union (UCSCU), has urged women to take up leadership roles within the cooperative movement, positioning themselves as key contributors to Uganda’s development goals. The call was made during a week-long Women’s Mentorship Programme organised by UCSCU, which convened female…
In a continued effort to foster collaboration among African cooperatives, Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) hosted a high-level delegation from Malawi’s United Civil Servants’ SACCO (UCSSACCO) for a benchmarking mission aimed at enhancing cross-border knowledge exchange. Led by Chief Executive Officer Mr Waliwa Francis, the Malawian team was received at WSACCO’s Kiwatule headquarters…
Wazalendo SACCO, has held its 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Gadaffi Barracks in Jinja. The meeting brought together delegates, leadership, and stakeholders to review the society’s progress over the past year. The Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Lt Gen Sam Kavuma, emphasised the significance of the meeting, stating that, “we are here…
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) has extended support to expectant mothers in Kyankwanzi District through a donation of 500 packs of Mama Kits worth six million Uganda Shillings. The donation was made ahead of the International Women’s Day celebrations held in the district on 8th March 2025. While handing over the…