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The chairman of the Sacco’s board of directors, Lt Col Allan Kitanda delivered the contribution. He handed the cheque to Busoga Kingdom’s Katuukiro, Dr. Joseph Muvawala and the handoff happened at Sheraton Hotel, Kampala. Lt Col Kitinda congratulated the Kyabazinga along with his people of Busoga upon the milestone.
“Our success is attributed to the good working relationship with the community where we recruit our members from and where our members invest their credit acquired from Wazalendo. That is why we are here today to celebrate with the people of Busoga that has given us children who have made the SACCO successful,” Lt Col Kitanda said .
Dr. Joseph Muvawala thanked the UPDF for its generous contribution towards the Busoga Royal wedding.
He further thanked them for the security given to the king and the security of property guaranteed by members of the UPDF Sacco.
“I want the country to know because sometimes they wonder why they see men in uniform around the Kyabazinga. It’s a strategic decision of government for trusting us to work with the uniformed personnel,” said Dr. Muvawala.
He appreciated the Busoga people who allowed their children to join the army and are now members of the Wazalendo Sacco.
The Chairman organizing committee Eng Patrick Batumbya among other notable members of the committee witnessed the handoff.
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