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Finance & Banking
Stanbic Uganda Holdings profit before tax rises to Shs 447.1bln in half-year
KAMPALA, August 18, 2026 – Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited posted a strong financial performance in the first half of 2026, with profit before tax rising to Shs 447.1 billion from Shs 355.2bln…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Large SACCOs get reprieve as BoU, UCSCU agree to extend compliance deadline
KAMPALA, August 14, 2026 — There is renewed hope for stability in Uganda’s cooperative sector after it came to light that the Bank of Uganda [BoU] and the Uganda Cooperative Savings and…
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Finance & Banking
BoU launches FX swap curve to boost transparency in forex market
KAMPALA — August 10, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU] has launched the Uganda Foreign Exchange [FX] Swap Curve, a new financial market benchmark aimed at improving pricing transparency and supporting…
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Kasaija urges Finance ministry staff to uphold integrity as he bows out
KAMPALA, July 20, 2026 — Former Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has urged the leadership and staff of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development [MoFPED] to uphold integrity and professionalism as…
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Cooperatives & Communities
UCSCU to host inaugural SACCO Leadership Summit to strengthen governance and sustainability of cooperatives in Uganda
KAMPALA, July 18, 2026 – The Uganda Cooperative Savings and Credit Union Limited [ UCSCU ] is set to host the first SACCO Leadership Summit aimed at strengthening governance, leadership capacity and…
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Cooperatives & Communities
BoU issues licence to Kabarole’s Kihondo Tukwatanize SACCO
KAMPALA, July 8, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU] has continued issuing licences to large Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] across the country, with Kihondo Tukwatanize Co-operative Savings and Credit…
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BoU unveils Shs 990bln T-Bond auction ahead of FY2026/2027 budget reading
KAMPALA, June 10, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU] has invited investors to participate in a Shs 990 billion Treasury Bond [T-Bond] auction this week as the government prepares to finance…
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BoU caps over-the-counter cash withdrawals in push for digital payments
KAMPALA, June 3, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU] has announced new limits on over-the-counter cash withdrawals as part of a broader strategy to accelerate the country’s transition to digital financial…
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BoU keeps CBR at 9.75 percent as Middle East conflict raises inflation risks
KAMPALA, May 14, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [ BoU ] has maintained the Central Bank Rate [CBR] at 9.75 per cent, citing rising inflationary risks linked to the ongoing conflict…
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BoU’s Atingi-Ego advocates faster commercial dispute resolution to strengthen financial sector stability
KAMPALA, May 9, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU] Governor, Michael Atingi-Ego, has called for the effective use of Alternative Dispute Resolution [ADR] mechanisms in handling commercial disputes, saying prolonged litigation…
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