BFM RADIO MD JONAS TUMWINE VOTED JUBILEE SACCO BOARD CHAIRMAN

By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante

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In Bushenyi

Jonas Tumwine the Managing Director of BFM Radio situated in Bushenyi town has today been voted board chairman Jubilee SACCO.

The voting took place today during the 15th annual general meeting held at Katungu mother’s union centre in Bushenyi town

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Jonas Tumwine replaces Rev. Canon Duncans who has retired after serving his mandatory time and will be deputized by Ms. Enid Tugume a business lady from Busheny

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During the meeting, members resolved to rename Jubilee SACCO to West Ankole Diocese Jubilee SACCO to avoid name clash with another Jubilee SACCO in Kyamuhunga.

The members also allowed the new board to spend over 200M to rehabilitate the building that was bought by the diocese and given to the SACCO without paying rent

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The Bishop of West Ankole Diocese Rt. Rev. Johnson Twinomujuni who is the patron of the SACCO advised the new board to ensure that the finances of the SACCO are use well, following the policies, plans and aspirations of the members.

The new Board was also tasked to work hard in order to develop Jubilee SACCO into a Bank.

He prayed for God to guide them and lead the SACCO to the right direction

The annual general meeting also approved buying of a Double Cabin vehicle for the SACCO to help in traversing hard to reach areas of the SACCO coverage like Buhweju, Ruhinda among others.

The AGM was graced by the commissioner in charge of cooperatives in the ministry of trade Bob Barigye, Emeritus Bishop of West Ankole Diocese who also started this SACCO William Magambo.