The Senior Presidential Advisor on Political Mobilization, Moses Byaruhanga, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to deliver effective services to Ugandans.
Byaruhanga made the remarks on Sunday, 29th June, 2025 as Akaserengeto Savings Group celebrated five (5) years of existence. The group is situated in Kalerwe Abattoir, Kawempe Division. It comprises cattle traders, butchers, dealers, retailers, vendors, among others.
“The good thing is that we are around, we are not going anywhere, if your leaders have failed to fulfil their mandate we shall do it,” he said.
He explained that the government has so far given out Shs 18 billion Emyooga money to SACCOs in Kampala alone to help Ugandans grow their businesses but unfortunately the money has not been well handled.
“I sent out a team to monitor the program in Kampala and it was revealed that among the beneficiary SACCOs, 57 percent were active and 47 percent were inactive and over Shs 8 billion was given to these inactive SACCOs,” he said.
“The problem is with your leaders. Ask your leaders if the project is moving on well or they are just castigating the president. Some leaders such as councilors have failed to monitor the projects, they are in various offices, but they are not talking about them.”
On the other hand, Byaruhanga delivered President Museveni’s financial support of Shs 20 million to Akaserengeto Savings Group.
“President Museveni injected Shs20 million in your SACCO, it has come from him directly. As members, you can borrow this money from the SACCO and use it in your businesses,” he said.
“Use this money well for sustainability. The interests should be minimal so that they don’t affect members.”
The loan, according to Byaruhanga targets low-income earners and it has an interest rate of only 8 percent per annum.
“The Katale loan is to empower market vendors. We are rolling it out this July,” he said.
“We also have the boda boda loan, it is still in the process. With these current loans from private entities, boda boda riders are required to pay over Shs 12 million on completion of the loan. But with our loan, no collateral is required, it has insurance and GPS. and after two years, you only pay Shs 7 million. We are going to launch it in the near future.”
On the issue raised by Abdul Mwebesa, a prominent hides and skins trader, regarding the ban on the importation of hides and skins, Byaruhanga assured him that he will work with the relevant authorities to see how they can work the issue out.
The Kawempe South parliamentary aspirant, Madina Nsereko commended Byaruhanga for loving Kawempe and giving it a special treatment in terms of empowerment.
Ssekanyo Sulaiman, chairperson of Kalerwe Abattoir hailed Akaserengeto Savings Group for being one of the projects that are uplifting the lives of Ugandans in the area.
“We have a number of saving groups in this Abattoir. They have helped our members to save and improve their livelihoods,” he said.
