Ten Savings and Credit Co-operatives (SACCO) have been launched various sectors of Kirehe District.

The Minister of Trade and Industry, François Kanimba on June 14 presided over the launching of the SACCOs saying it was the right time to strengthen the people-based cooperative banks.

He added, “I must say that I am happy, the programs of the ministry have been properly implemented as shown here in Kirehe. I commend the work done by the people of this district. They have a cooperative bank in every sector. They are exemplary,” he said.

Kirehe district Mayor, Protais Murayire commended the development in the area noting that; “residents understood properly what the government advised them to do. This is why we witness tremendous progress in all areas.There are some challenges like debt recovery in a few banks, which will be streamlined soon.”

The Minister further remarked that people’s livelihoods in the district had improved, noting that poverty was becoming history.