The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has appointed a new branch manager for the Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCO) attached to the 5 Infantry Division, according to an official announcement published on Friday.
The announcement, released by UPDF on September 4, 2026, confirms the leadership change at the division’s SACCO branch but does not name the incoming manager or provide a timeline for the transition. The Wazalendo SACCO operates as a financial cooperative serving military personnel, with branches linked to UPDF divisions across the country.
UPDF’s statement highlights the appointment as part of routine administrative updates within the army’s cooperative network. The 5 Infantry Division is one of several UPDF formations with a dedicated SACCO branch, which provides savings, credit, and related financial services to its members.
The notice does not specify the previous manager’s status or the reasons for the change. It also omits details on the new manager’s background or prior postings, leaving those specifics unconfirmed for now.
Observers may look for further UPDF communications to clarify the new manager’s identity and any strategic priorities for the division’s SACCO operations in the coming months.
