Assisting Rukiga Sacco to get to the next level.

Rukiga Savings and Credit Scheme Cooperative Society (RSACCO) is a member based, member founded, member owned financial institution and is duly registered as a cooperative Society under the 1991 Co-operative Act. It was started 2002 but formalized in 2003 with the registrar of co-operatives. The founding process was led by father Gaetano with an intention of eradicating poverty among the residents of Rukiga County. The Sacco has 9,300 members, 1 main office and 5 branches in Rukiga County. Rukiga SACCO render financial services to their members, mainly farmers. Wherea sthe SACCO and its branches are all located in the Rukiga County, services are also given to people who come from the neighboring districts of Ntungamo and Rukungiri, and from the other sub counties of Kabale district. Conclusion from the company assessment is that Rukiga Sacco is already on a good level and has a strong position in this region, but to bring the Sacco to the next level, action on certain topics is required. Agriterra can support Rukiga Sacco by giving trainings to staff / BoD and supporting the Sacco in making strategic decisions. Rukiga Sacco can also benefit from sharing experiences with other SACCOs and vice versa. 2016 will be the year of reorganizing internally to handle the growth is the main goal this year. For example hiring an internal auditor to reduce the risks.