Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) has concluded a two-week delegates’ training and pre-Annual General Meeting (AGM) workshop in preparation for its 20th AGM scheduled for March 2026 at Gaddafi Barracks.
The training was conducted across the five regions represented on the Board of Directors—Northern, Eastern, Western, West Nile and Central—bringing together newly elected delegates to deepen their understanding of SACCO operations, governance and oversight responsibilities ahead of the AGM.
The final session, attended by delegates from the Central and parts of the Eastern region, was held at the Chieftaincy of Defence Intelligence and Security headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala.
Speaking at the close of the workshop, Brig. Gen. Christopher Columbus Tumwine, Deputy Commandant of the Military Police Brigade, commended delegates and unit commanders for their active participation.
“This training has been comprehensive and impactful, and it will go a long way in enhancing service delivery to our members,” he said, emphasizing the importance of informed leadership in sustaining the SACCO’s growth and relevance.
Tumwine also applauded the Board and management for prioritizing capacity building, noting that strong governance structures are central to institutional accountability and performance.
Representing the Board Chairman, Col. Allan Kitanda thanked the defence leadership—from the Commander-in-Chief to the Chief of Defence Forces and unit commanders—for providing strategic direction that has enabled Wazalendo to expand and consolidate its mandate.
He noted that the recent election of delegates made the orientation necessary to ensure they clearly understand SACCO operations before convening at the AGM.
“Many SACCOs start and collapse, but Wazalendo has sustained growth because of the command-led approach,” Kitanda said.
Col. Nicholas Humble Nyesiga, speaking on behalf of the Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, described Wazalendo as a strategic institution underpinning troop welfare within the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF).
“When you come to serve in Wazalendo, you are serving at the heart of Uganda’s national security,” he said, urging delegates to uphold integrity, transparency and commitment.
Delegates, including Staff Sgt. Otwa Noble representing VVIP Sera Kasenyi, praised the programme as transformational, saying it would enhance their ability to mobilize members around cooperative savings and investment.
Key Agenda Items
Throughout the two-week programme, delegates reviewed the SACCO business model, governance frameworks, leadership roles and financial oversight mechanisms. They also examined social and economic challenges affecting members and assessed performance highlights for the period ending December 31, 2025.
Among proposals slated for discussion at the 20th AGM are the election of female delegates at Division level and the inclusion of veterans’ representatives at regional constituencies.
Senior and junior officers attended the sessions, underscoring institutional commitment to strengthening governance as Wazalendo prepares to mark two decades of operations at its March 2026 AGM.
