Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO), a thriving cooperative society affiliated with the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), officially opened its new commercial building in Fort Portal City. The three-storey building, strategically located on Balya Street, was commissioned by Maj Gen Richard Otto, Commander of the Mountain Division and Operation Shujaa. Maj Gen…
The Board of Directors of Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society has completed a 10-day mobilisation drive in mission areas of Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, from 2 to 11 July 2024. Brig Gen Anthony Mbuusi Lukwago, Commander of Sector One troops under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), commended…
Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, Deputy Commander Land Force, officially opened 52 housing units at the 507 Brigade headquarters in the 5 Infantry Division, Pader district. The commissioned units comprise the Brigade Commander’s residence, accommodation for other ranks, and a Health Centre III. Maj Gen Takirwa expressed his gratitude to the UPDF leadership for their support…
The outgoing Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu cautioned the Wazalendo SACCO leadership and members against being overjoyed by the successes they have so far registered. “Run away from that syndrome of arrivism. This is the time you must work very hard because this is the time when the devil comes…
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) has relocated its branch formerly located in Muhooti barracks and upgraded it into a cash-operating branch which was opened in Fort Portal City, Kabarole District. The Commander Land Forces Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga described WSACCO’s eighteen years as a true success story worthy of celebrating. He…
The Deputy Commander Land Force, Major General Francis Takirwa has advised troops of the Field Artillery Division to jealously protect and maintain the newly constructed housing units in the Division by putting into practice the best living standards. Maj Gen Takirwa made the remarks as he commissioned forty-eight (48) housing units in the Field…
The Deputy Chief Political Commissar of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, Colonel Nelson Aheebwa has challenged the Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) of Wazalendo Savings and Credit Co-operative Society to promote ideological consciousness to protect the interests of the SACCO and its members. Col Aheebwa challenged the officers while making a presentation on behalf of…
Napak District: The Deputy Commander Land Force, Major General Francis Takirwa commissioned sixty (60) housing units at the 403 Infantry Brigade Headquarters in Matany Sub-county, Napak District. The commissioned units whose construction commenced on 25 May 2022 are part of the thirty thousand housing units aimed at addressing the accommodation and welfare of the…
The Field Artillery Division Commander Brigadier General Daniel Kakono has cautioned officers and men of the Division against taking loans before starting projects with guaranteed stability. Brig Gen Kakono made the remarks during a two-day workshop by Wazalendo Savings and Credit Co-operative Society that was held at the Field Artillery Headquarters, Masindi. He…
The UPDF Chief of Defence Forces Gen Wilson Mbasu Mbadi has called upon the staff officers to frugally use the resources they get in order to ensure effectiveness and accountability. He made the remarks during the closure of a four-day retreat of UPDF Political Commissars, Intelligence Officers, Administrative Officers, Public Information Officers, and Regimental Sargent…