WAZALENDO SACCO HONOURS  47 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS

15 August 2025

Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Ltd (WSACCO) has honoured 47 of its staff who were recently promoted to various non-commissioned officer (NCO) ranks in recognition of their dedication and service.

Speaking at the ceremony held at WSACCO headquarters in Kiwatule, Kampala, the acting Chief Executive Officer, Col Yusuf Magero Buha, described their promotions as a well-deserved reward for their hard work and sacrifice.

He urged them to match their new ranks with greater commitment and professionalism. “Promotions come with higher expectations and responsibilities,” Col Buha said. “I encourage you to maintain good working relationships with your colleagues and to be exemplary in both conduct and performance. We are going to adopt new ways of measuring output, such as individual and branch performance, to ensure improved service delivery. The role of other ranks in the military setup is vital and without them you do not have an army”.

Col Buha commended the spouses of the promoted officers, noting that their support has enabled the staff to remain focused and effective.

Representing the Board of Directors, Lt Col Peter Tuhairwe, Board Member for Northern Uganda, applauded the UPDF leadership for recognizing the officers’ efforts and praised WSACCO’s management for nurturing talent within the institution.

“Recognition is important when work is done well. However, it comes with a warning. Discipline must be maintained because it is the foundation of growth and success,” he said.

The acting Director of Finance and Administration, Lt Col Julius Katanaka, commended Wazalendo management for organizing such an event to recognize staff and celebrate their achievement. He encouraged those who have not been promoted to continue working hard as they wait for their time to be recognized too.

On behalf of the promoted staff, Warrant Officer Class One Mukama Richard thanked WSACCO for considering their contributions and for providing mentorship that has made them more valuable to the institution.

The promotions covered various ranks, including 4 Warrant Officer I, 8 Warrant Officer II, 6 Staff Sergeants, 16 Sergeants, 4 Corporals, and 9 Lance Corporals.

The event was attended by members of the WSACCO Board of Directors, the Managing Director of Wazalendo Investments Ltd, directors, heads of departments and staff.

Charity Namanya (ADE)

 Public Relations Manager

 Wazalendo SACCO