The drivers under their umbrella body, Kasese Taxi Operators Saving and Credit Scheme have been saving an average of 15,000 Shillings per day to cater for emergencies. These include accidents, sickness, loss of relatives, and payment for traffic charges, among others.
John Tumusiime, the Hoima District Commercial who supervises the Saccos, says some of them were formed with ill intentions where as others have been mismanaged.
The chairperson of Ndejje Agaliwamu Savings and Cooperative Society is on the run after allegedly embezzling 64 million shillings from the group. Bombo and Ndejje Police are hunting for Misail Ssetuuba for allegedly withdrawing and disappearing with all the savings of the members.
