Defaulting a loan is not a new thing, almost everyone has some sort of loan default although not at a higher amount, it could be from a friend, neighbour or any other person. Most businesses or other planned ways we can hope for paying back the loan can meet unknown disasters which makes payment challenging. When dealing with SACCO loan default cases, mostly from up-coming SACCOs and some cities like Kampala, their fundamental principles that sometimes override the SACCO constitutional laws of recovering a loan from a SACCO member. These principles are brought by the desires and spirit of togetherness and growth for each community after suffering long severe economic problems. These principles sometimes give you some immediate solution before other SACCO constitutional laws are implemented. We can discuss them before we see SACCO penalties, SACCO rights and also your own rights when you default. Four...

Why UGX 1 Million Matters in Uganda UGX 1 million is a magic amount in Uganda where most find it easier to start something that brings in consistent income like business or purchasing a small asset that generates income. Although acquiring this amount at once is challenging especially on a small salary where basic needs fight for the same income, that why we need to follow a strategic 12 month saving plan and strategy this will give us a savings goal. Ugandan small salary earner can successfully follow we shall plan out each strategy with different salary amounts, while also covering estimates of your other daily costs. These living costs may differ depending on your size of family or not marriage, No. of children you have if any, your location and personal spending habits impact on this strategy. We are calculating from the smallest salary amount to higher range (250,000 UGX, 350,000, 500,000). Overview: The 3 Salary Groups at a Glance Salary Group Monthly Salary (U...

SACCO groups are one of the popular saving associations in Uganda from all parts of the country, from Kampala, Gulu, Soroti, all across sub regions. SACCOs in Uganda are grouped basing on different individual earning potentials and each location. Some SACCOs are run by and work within specific groups like Lira University Staff SACCO; this one is especially for only staff members. Another is village SACCO groups run by locals in a community like Obar SACCO. These village SACCOs are different in laws and regulations running them; they are organized in a way that suits a specific group of individuals created for. You can’t fix 1,000,000 UGX as a compulsory monthly saving amount on a village SACCO; this is possible only on SACCOs designed for a specific group of people. As a result, rules and regulations have to be different to suit each set of people the SACCO is located in. Due to the popularity of these SACCOs, many individuals are now attracted to start saving in them. That is why ...

VSLA groups in Uganda are creating very impressive means of saving for individual group members, no matter the amount of income one can afford to earn in a month because the saving limit is very low and can easily cater for all different levels of income in order for all members to attain financial growth. VSLA saving structure is built on basic principles that allow saving money from as low as UGX 1,000 or UGX 2,000, but most groups demand savings to be divisible by multiples such as UGX 2,000, UGX 4,000, UGX 8,000. Base Plan for an Individual Saving UGX 1,000 Half star represents UGX 500 Full star represents UGX 1,000 Name: OKELLO IVAN Group Name: Category Daily Weekly Monthly (30 Days) Yearly (360 Days) Target Saving UGX 1,000 UGX 7,000 UGX 30,000 UGX 360,000 Star Representation ★ ★★★★★★★ 30 Stars 360 Stars Consistency Tracker ✔ / ✘ Weekly Review Monthly Review Annual Review Extra Savings (Good Days) + UGX 500–2,000 Flexible B...

SACCOs and VSLA groups are among the most reliable lending associations across Ugandan communities due to their fast, simple, and trustworthy systems of operation among members. Some of the best-performing VSLAs include FORWODE women’s group in Amuria District. These organized groups are well positioned, with about 60% of people in rural areas borrowing and saving through them. Members acquire startup capital or borrow to boost their business capital if they already have an enterprise. This sounds great, but occasionally many people experience serious setbacks that destroy their hope for income returns and smooth loan repayment. There are 8 ways money is handled in the wrong way. Some are intentional, while others are done without someone’s knowledge. 1. Tendency of Cheating Members Technically This is one of the most embarrassing tendencies among some members in higher positions. Most SACCOs, especially VSLAs, are located in rural areas where borrowers may unknowingly be ch...

Many people in Uganda are seriously engaged or willing to engage in business activities or any other activities that earn profits, either digital services or physical commodities. But why are failure and difficulty always met? It's because of decisions we make without our knowledge of how harmful they may impact our growth. One of the important parts is consideration of the choice of business to engage in, because not all investments are safe. Some appear profitable but carry serious financial, legal, or operational risks which discourage individuals. Let’s discover some poor business choices in Uganda, the risks involved, and how to avoid them if you consider taking up such businesses. 1. Fresh Fish Sales in Up-country Areas Fresh fish sales can be a very profitable business but also very risky depending on how and where you source it from. Taking a known perspective, this business is very hard in Ugandan villages, especially in hot climate places such as Kotido and Morot...