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It is a Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs and Uganda People’s Defence Forces cooperative society, registered in September 2005 under Registration Number 7419.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://wazalendo.co.ug","updated_at":"2026-11-07T19:37:10.704309+00:00"}]},{"header":"Identity","sections":[{"key":"mission","label":"Mission","shape":"text","content":"To mobilize funds in order to provide affordable financial services that effectively improve members’ welfare.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://wazalendo.co.ug","updated_at":"2026-11-07T19:37:10.704309+00:00"},{"key":"leadership","label":"Founders & leadership","shape":"text","content":"WSACCO is owned by its members. The Annual General Meeting is the supreme authority and elects the Board of Directors, which makes policies and hires management to implement policies, Board decisions, and run day-to-day operations. The AGM also elects a supervisory committee to oversee the Board and management.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://wazalendo.co.ug","updated_at":"2026-11-07T19:37:10.704309+00:00"},{"key":"website","label":"Website","shape":"text","content":"https://wazalendo.co.ug","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://wazalendo.co.ug","updated_at":"2026-11-07T19:37:10.704309+00:00"},{"key":"voice_tone","label":"Voice & tone","shape":"text","content":"Member-focused, service-oriented, professional, transparent, and educational.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://wazalendo.co.ug","updated_at":"2026-11-07T19:37:10.704309+00:00"},{"key":"founded","label":"Founded","shape":"text","content":"September 2005","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://wazalendo.co.ug","updated_at":"2026-11-07T19:37:10.704309+00:00"},{"key":"parent_ownership","label":"Parent ownership","shape":"text","content":"Member-owned cooperative society associated with the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://wazalendo.co.ug","updated_at":"2026-11-07T19:37:10.704309+00:00"}]},{"header":"Offerings","sections":[{"key":"problem_solved","label":"Problem solved","shape":"text","content":"Provides members with a structured way to save, access credit at fair or competitive rates, improve their economic and social conditions, and engage in productive activities for wealth creation.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://wazalendo.co.ug","updated_at":"2026-11-07T19:37:10.704309+00:00"},{"key":"core_capabilities","label":"Core capabilities","shape":"text","content":"Savings accounts and deposits\nLoan and credit services\nATM and Inter-Switch services\nMobile and SMS banking\nOver-the-counter biometric banking\nMember financial education and sensitization\nMember welfare and financial solutions\nBranch-based financial services","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://wazalendo.co.ug","updated_at":"2026-11-07T19:37:10.704309+00:00"},{"key":"products","label":"Products / SKUs","shape":"text","content":"Ordinary Savings\nShares Accounts\nVoluntary Savings\nFixed Deposit Accounts\nRetirement Account\nSchool Fees Account\nMinor (TOTO) Account\nSalary Account","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://wazalendo.co.ug","updated_at":"2026-11-07T19:37:10.704309+00:00"},{"key":"pricing","label":"Pricing","shape":"text","content":"Membership requirements include a UGX 10,000 membership fee, a minimum of 10 shares at UGX 15,000 each, and a savings account with a minimum balance of UGX 10,000. 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