Exodus Sacco Speaks Out After Court Stops Mandatory Membership of Police Officers

Police Exodus SACCO has moved to quell fears among its members following a High Court decision that deemed mandatory membership and automatic salary deductions for serving police officers unlawful. The cooperative assured its members that all operations, savings, and investments remain secure and uninterrupted.

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We wish to reassure all our esteemed members that the SACCO remains fully operational and continues to provide services in accordance with its mandate. Members' savings, investments, and all SACCO operations remain secure and continue without interruption.

The High Court in Kampala ruled that forcing Uganda Police officers to join the SACCO and deducting their salaries without consent infringed upon the constitutional right to freedom of association. The case, initiated by lawyer Steven Kalali, also challenged the SACCO's financial operations. Justice Bonny Isaac Teko further noted that the SACCO had been conducting financial services without the necessary license under the Tier 4 Microfinance Institutions and Money Lenders Act.

In response to the ruling, the SACCO acknowledged member concerns and issued a notice emphasizing its continued operational stability. Management stated its respect for the judicial process and its active engagement with stakeholders to resolve issues in accordance with the law. The SACCO also highlighted that both its Board and management are taking legal and administrative steps to protect member interests.

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As a law-abiding cooperative society, Police Exodus SACCO respects the judicial process and is actively engaging the relevant stakeholders to ensure that the matters arising from the ruling are addressed in accordance with the Constitution and the laws governing cooperative societies in Uganda.

Urging members to remain calm and avoid speculation, the SACCO cautioned against unverified information circulating on social media. It promised that official updates would be communicated through recognized channels, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and member security during this period.

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We therefore urge all members to remain calm, avoid speculation, and refrain from relying on unverified information circulating on social media and other informal channels. Official updates will only be communicated through the SACCO's recognized communication platforms whenever there are significant developments.