Uganda Cooperative Alliance and Wakandi teams up to serve the cooperative movement in Uganda

Introduction

On Tuesday, October 22nd, significant events unfolded in Kampala, Uganda. Wakandi was present for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Innovation Norway, the investment arm of the Norwegian government, and Uganda’s Minister of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives. This MoU lays the groundwork for Norwegian companies looking to invest in Uganda. 

Our long list of prominent guests:

• The Third Deputy Prime Minister: Right Honourable Rukia Nakadama  
• Cabinet Minister of Trade Industry and Cooperatives - Hon Francis Mwebesa 
• Minister of State for Cooperatives: Honourable Fredrick Gume Ngobi 
• ⁠Permanent Secretary Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives - Lynet Bagonza 
• ⁠Senior Presidential Advisor on Industry - Mrs Amelia Kyambadde 
• ⁠Registrar of Cooperatives - Mr Waiswa Robert Mpakibi 
• ⁠Commissioner processing and marketing - Dr Joshua Mutambi 
• ⁠Chairman UCA - Mr Jonus Tweyambe 
• ⁠General Secretary UCA - Mr Ivan Assimwe 
• The Executive Director of UMRA:  Edith Namugga Tusuubira  
• The Executive Director of AMFIU:  Jacqueline Mbabazi  
• The Team Leader FITSPA Uganda : Zainah N Muddu  
• H.E. Tone Tinnes, Ambassador to Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda 
• Heidi M. Dahl - Director of Innovation Norway, Africa 
• Charlotte Nystuen, Vice President Sales of Telenor Linx 

From left, Heidi M. Dahl, H.E. Tone Tinnes and Mr Ivan Assimwe

Additionally, another MoU was signed between Wakandi Uganda and the Uganda Cooperative Alliance (UCA). 

At the event, we also had a broad team from Wakandi, both from Wakandi Group and Wakandi Uganda. 

The MoU between Wakandi Uganda and UCA

Who is UCA (Uganda Cooperative Alliance)?

The Uganda Cooperative Alliance (UCA) is a significant organisation in Uganda's cooperative movement, serving as the central body for over 46,000  registered cooperatives and approximately 18 million members. UCA's mission is to deliver high-quality support services to cooperatives and their members, promoting sustainable growth and prosperity. It advocates for cooperative interests, provides arbitration services, and enhances leadership and business skills within the sector.  

General Secretary UCA, Mr Ivan Assimwe and Country Director Wakandi Uganda, Mr Paul Mubiru Kiwanuka, signing the MOU

What is unique about how Wakandi is working?

Wakandi’s market offering stands out for its uniqueness. Our collaboration with new customers fosters dynamic and enriching partnerships facilitated by our IT platform, designed explicitly for the cooperative sector. Over the years, Wakandi has developed this system by actively listening to and learning from thousands of users who have tested or piloted it. These voices' collective insights and features have shaped the Wakandi CAMS platform into what it is today. This approach truly embodies the spirit of the cooperative sector.

And together, this creates magic!

UCA and Wakandi Uganda are committed to launching the system into the market. With millions already interacting with UCA, the digital platform provided by Wakandi aligns seamlessly with UCA's operations. I invite you to watch the live interview on the morning of October 23rd at UBC’s television studio. During this interview, the CEO of Wakandi Group AS, the General Secretary of UCA, and the Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies discuss how this collaboration can positively impact millions of people in Uganda.