Newslex Point News in Uganda, Uganda news
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (WSACCO) donated 100 mattresses and five water tanks to several hospitals and schools around the country.
They directed these donations towards the successful completion of the 41st Tarehe Sita Anniversary celebrations. And also the Defense Forces Week in the Elgon region.
The CEO of WSACCO, Col Joseph F Onata on behalf of its management and members noted that WSAACO identifies with the needs of the population.
‘’We are therefore giving back to the population for their unwavering support during the struggle for freedom and democracy,’’ Onata said.
He added that they will distribute the mattresses to 10 selected hospitals. They will also give 5 water tanks amongst 5 schools. This will help bridge the water gap, most especially during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Col Sam Ntambirwe, the Deputy Chief of Civil-Military Cooperation thanked the Wazalendo SACCO for the generous contribution.
He also said the contribution would strengthen UPDF efforts in building a strong civil-military relationship. This is between the UPDF and the people.
Additionally, he said that it is now time for UPDF to give back to the people in Bugisu and Sebei regions. This is because of their positive contribution to the struggle.
He called for continued support from other stakeholders for UPDF to cement its strategic relationship with the people.
Representatives from the office of the UPDF Chief Political Commissar, Chieftaincy of Medical services, and the Defense Spokesperson witnessed the handover.
Check Also;
- The Involvement Of UPDF In Celebrations Of Tarehe Sita Is Offensive To Constitution; Semujju
- Government To Give Each Constituency shs360M For Emyooga SACCOs
- Kanungu Vice Chairman Urges Local Leaders To Monitor Government Programs
Please use the button below to contribute to Newslex Point, Inc. using a credit card or via PayPal.
![[dropcap]A[/dropcap] section of women in Bugongo parish and Nawangaiza parish in Nawandala Sub County, Iganga District have decried the near-impossible terms set for them to access GROW funds. They have now petitioned their woman member of parliament for Iganga Hon. Kauma Sauda Alibaawo to ask the government for revised terms and conditions. This is to enable them to benefit from the program. The disgruntled women accuse the implementers of the program of charging the money. They are also asking for their land titles and land agreements. They said that such properties are governed by their husbands. These, therefore want the government through their woman MP to intervene and revise the requirements for one to benefit. The women were on Wednesday at Namabwere primary school in Nawandala Sub County. They had gathered in their respective groups to receive over 300 chickens from Hon Alibaawo in her campaign to improve the livelihood of women in Iganga district. Each group was given 50 chicken as start-up capital in their journey to prosperity. Read what some leaders said; Ms Naigambi Lydia from Nawandala Trading Centre says, “They solicited money from us through opening bank accounts and depositing Shs80,000. They also asked for land titles and land agreements from us yet we don’t have such things. I was informed that I needed to have a business with a capital of Shs4m yet my capital was very small.” The chairperson Kisoboka Saving Group in Nawandala Ms. Nakagolo Faith said they were not able to join the program. This is given the many conditions attached. She also asked their woman MP to raise their concerns to the relevant offices. The MP condemned the mode of implementation of the program. She cited that it has turned to benefit the well-off class of women other than the intended group. She further asked the government to intervene saying the current strings attached to the programme are very tight to accommodate a common woman. GROW project is a Government of Uganda initiative that arose out of the need to respond to the needs of women entrepreneurs. This is especially those who want to grow their businesses, sustain their self-employment and create more jobs. Check Also; Iganga District NRM Leaders Urge Museveni To Fulfill Election Promises Of 2021 International Women's Day: Celebrating Progress Towards Equality](https://i0.wp.com/newslexpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Iganga-women-decry-tough-terms-to-access-GROW-funds-e1731738339732.jpg?resize=300%2C160&ssl=1)
