A delegation of officials from the Kingdom of Lesotho has hailed Uganda’s success in driving socio-economic transformation through the Emyooga program, a presidential wealth creation initiative implemented by the Microfinance Support Centre (MSC).
The nine-member delegation, led by the Commissioner of Cooperatives and Chairman of the Cooperative Development Fund, Mokheseng Notsi, visited Uganda on a benchmarking mission aimed at learning from the country’s achievements in microfinance and cooperative development.
During their visit to the MSC headquarters in Kampala, the team received a detailed briefing from the Centre’s senior management, including Joseph Tukamushaba, head of the Emyooga Secretariat.
Tukamushaba highlighted how the program has empowered Ugandans at the grassroots by supporting small enterprises, savings groups, and SACCOs across all regions.
“Emyooga has transformed livelihoods and inspired a savings culture among Ugandans who were previously excluded from the formal financial system,” he said.
The visiting delegation also toured several Emyooga SACCOs in Kampala, including Kawempe One Bodaboda Emyooga SACCO and Kasubi Carpenters Emyooga SACCO, to gain firsthand insights into cooperative operations and community-level impact.
Speaking after the tour, the Lesotho officials commended Uganda’s innovative approach to financial inclusion.
“Uganda’s model is impressive. The Emyooga program shows how structured microfinance initiatives can drive real social change,” one official said.
Both parties exchanged ideas on strengthening cooperative systems and sustaining growth amid economic challenges.
The visit underscores Uganda’s growing reputation as a regional model for grassroots financial empowerment, with the Emyooga program continuing to attract international attention for its practical approach to wealth creation and community development.