Bugadde SACCO members at AGM
About Us

Building Prosperous Communities Together

Since 2005, Bugadde SACCO has been at the forefront of community-based financial services, empowering thousands of members across Eastern Uganda to achieve their financial goals.

Our Story

BUGADDE Cooperative Savings and Credit Society LTD is a Community-Based Financial Institution registered by the Registrar of Cooperatives in 2005. The idea was started by community members who identified a need for community-based financial institution through which the rural people could access affordable financial services on a sustainable basis since most financial institutions could not address their financial needs.

Community members therefore mobilized resources through purchase of shares and savings to start a Sacco and have continuously contributed to its growth through purchase of more shares, Savings and accessing other Sacco services. Some development partners and government organizations have patterned with the Sacco to help in providing better services to its target clients.

The SACCO has its Head Office and Main Branch at Bugadde Town council, Kityerera Sub-County in Mayuge District with 11 branches covering 12 Districts in Busoga Sub Region and the surrounding areas. The strategic intent of BUGADDE Cooperative Savings and Credit Society includes the Vision, Mission, Core Values, Objectives and the Motto.

2005

Foundation

Bugadde SACCO was founded by community members in Mayuge District who identified the need for accessible financial services for rural communities.

2010

Expansion

Expanded operations to serve multiple sub-counties with new branch offices and increased membership.

2015

Regional Growth

Grew to serve members across multiple districts in the Busoga Sub Region with diverse financial products.

2020

Digital Integration

Modernized operations with improved systems and expanded to 11 branches across 12 districts.

Today

Community Leader

Serving thousands of members with comprehensive savings, loans, and social support programs.

Our Vision

Being a sustainable community-based financial institution owned, controlled, and serving prosperous members in Eastern Uganda and the surrounding areas.

Our Mission

To provide quality and timely financial services to the economically active poor members of the society to increase household incomes.

"Together We Can"

Our Motto

What Guides Us

Our Core Values

Accountability

We maintain transparent operations and responsible stewardship of our members' resources.

Collective Benefit

All services and decisions are designed to benefit our members and the wider community.

Teamwork

We work together with our members, staff, and partners to achieve common goals.

Reliability & Accessibility

We provide consistent, trustworthy services that are accessible to all members.

Our Team

The People Behind Bugadde SACCO

Our strength lies in our people — a dedicated team committed to delivering quality financial services and driving community prosperity across Eastern Uganda.

Our Goals

Strategic Objectives

We are guided by clear objectives that drive our growth and ensure we continue to serve our members effectively.

  • Savings growth through attractive products and member education
  • Membership growth by expanding reach and services
  • Loan portfolio growth with affordable credit facilities
  • Share capital growth for institutional sustainability
  • Income and profitability for long-term member benefits

Board of Directors

Elected member representatives overseeing strategic direction

Supervisory Committee

Ensuring compliance with cooperative principles and regulations

Credit Committee

Evaluating and approving loan applications

Management Team

Daily operations and member service delivery

Our Reach

Serving Eastern Uganda

With 11 branches across 12 districts, we are committed to bringing quality financial services closer to our communities.

11

Branches

12

Districts Served

80,000+

Active Members

20+

Years of Service

Join Our Growing Community

Become a member of Bugadde SACCO and start your journey towards financial freedom.