The Speaker of the 11th Parliament of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among, on Thursday, 27th November 2025, launched the Isingiro Employees’ SACCO, a savings and investment initiative aimed at improving the welfare and financial security of district staff.
While officiating, Speaker Among hailed the SACCO as a pioneering model among public service institutions and pledged Shs 50 million towards its growth.
She also appealed to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to extend additional support, describing the SACCO as “one of its kind” among public servants nationwide.
She underscored transparency, accountability, and ethical management as the foundation of a strong savings culture, noting that such discipline aligns with the NRM’s broader agenda of socio-economic transformation.
The Speaker further encouraged public servants to support NRM-led development programmes and its flag bearers.
The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Honorable Henry Ariganyira Musasizi, congratulated the district leadership, headed by District Chairperson Turahi Alone Tuhairwe and Chief Administrative Officer Asiimwe Alice Rushure, for their exemplary stewardship, which has positioned Isingiro among Uganda’s best-performing districts in service delivery.
Minister Musasizi commended the SACCO’s early progress, noting its promising performance indicators. He contributed Shs 10 million towards the SACCO.
According to founding Board Chairperson, CPA Edson Rutakirwa, the SACCO, which began operations in July 2024, has already enrolled 1,265 members and mobilised share capital amounting to Shs 80.6 million.
Rutakirwa said the initiative is intended to improve staff welfare, strengthen job security and retention, and promote unity across the district workforce.
Nuwagira Michael (Toyota), the National Vice Chairperson of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) and brother to President Museveni, also contributed Shs 10 million and encouraged the board to maintain unity and inspire similar initiatives in other government institutions.
The National Chairperson of the NRM Women’s League, Honorable Adrine Kobusingye, urged members to uphold systems, structures and strict policy adherence to ensure sustainability. She also donated Shs 10 million.
Rtd. Lt. Moses Mushabe, National Chairperson of the Veterans’ League, contributed Shs 3 million in support of the SACCO’s growth.
District Chairperson Turahi and Chief Administrative Officer Asiimwe Alice Rushure jointly expressed appreciation to the leaders and partners championing development in Isingiro.
They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening service delivery and promoting the socio-economic wellbeing of the district’s residents.
