
Public Urged to Save and Avoid Extravagance During Rukiga SACCO Pre-AGM
Rukungiri: The public has been encouraged to embrace hard work, save money by opening bank accounts, and avoid extravagant lifestyles.
This call was made on January 27, by the guest of honor, Asiimwe Robert, a member of the Uganda Cooperative Alliance, during the Pre-Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Rukiga SACCO held at Christ the King Catholic Church Hall in Rukungiri Municipality.
Asiimwe urged members to fight poverty by setting clear goals, emphasizing teamwork, and adhering to SACCO policies as a strategy for developing the organization.
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The retired parish Priest in Kabale Diocese Rev. Fr. Gaetan Batanyenda, who also spoke at the meeting, highlighted that Rukiga SACCO, which started in 2002, has been instrumental in promoting economic empowerment, particularly among women. He encouraged more people to open accounts to benefit from savings mobilization and affordable, credible credit facilities.
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Meanwhile, Rev. Muhoozi Ivan, the chairman of the Rukiga SACCO Board, revealed that the SACCO has grown to 37,000 members across its nine branches, supported by 67 staff members. He urged members to take advantage of the SACCO’s low-interest loans to improve their livelihoods.
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