Police Exodus SACCO has donated an assortment of relief items to police officers affected by the recent fire at Wandegeya Police Barracks in Kampala.
The team, led by ASP Peter Mubiru, the SACCO’s Head of Business and Operations, handed over blankets, posho, beans, toiletries, bread, sugar, milk, and other essential supplies to the Wandegeya Division Police Commander, SP Willis Ndaula.
ASP Mubiru said the SACCO had responded to the needs of its members who were affected by the fire, as part of its commitment to their welfare and corporate social responsibility.
“We are here to sympathise with and support our members who were affected by the fire. This is part of our corporate social responsibility and one of the SACCO’s guiding principles: caring for and showing concern for our members,” ASP Mubiru said.
He emphasised that the SACCO’s support would go beyond the donation of relief items, noting that it had several loan products tailored to assist members facing financial difficulties.
“Our support will not end with the donation of these relief items. We shall engage the affected members in serious discussions and ensure that they receive the necessary support to help them return to normal life. We have tailored financial services to address such needs,” he said.
ASP Mubiru also encouraged police officers to cultivate a culture of saving with the SACCO, explaining that members could access emergency loans to help them cope with unexpected challenges and other difficult circumstances.
“As a SACCO, we shall continue to support our members and ensure that their welfare is catered for,” he added.
The Wandegeya Division Police Commander, SP Willis Ndaula, applauded the SACCO’s management for coming to the rescue of the affected officers.
“We are grateful to the SACCO’s management for this gesture. It re-energises us as police officers. Although the donation cannot compensate for everything that was lost, it will go a long way towards filling the gap,” SP Ndaula said.
He also commended the police leadership for its timely intervention, noting that it had provided mattresses, uniforms, and boots to replace those destroyed in the fire.