2008
A MILESTONE
The decision to bring finance closer
The December 2008 National Dialogue recommended a SACCO in every sector to reduce financial exclusion.
OUR SHARED HISTORY
The power of coming
together, step by step.
Trace the national Umurenge SACCO story and Karongi’s journey towards Ubwiza.
Photographed in Karongi · Adam Jones, Ph.D. · 2012 Credits ↗
2009
A MILESTONE
The Umurenge SACCO programme begins
The establishment of 416 sector SACCOs began in 2009. This is the national programme’s history, not Ubwiza’s own founding date.
2021
A MILESTONE
Karongi’s 13 SACCOs in BNR data
BNR data records a sector SACCO in each of Karongi’s 13 sectors. Explore all their names in the directory.
2024
A MILESTONE
Automation across 416 SACCOs
On 10 June 2024, MINECOFIN announced completion of automation across all 416 SACCOs, a step towards district consolidation.
2026
A MILESTONE
Coming together as Ubwiza
Ubwiza’s publication of 10 August 2026 describes the consolidation of 13 SACCOs and cites credential N° RGDG013541 dated 23 February 2026.