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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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Major sustainability drive launched in Kampala to align financial sector with global standards
KAMPALA, April 29, 2026— The Governor of the Bank of Uganda [BoU], Michael Atingi-Ego, has unveiled a major sustainability initiative aimed at aligning Uganda’s financial sector with global environmental, social and governance…
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Sovereignty Bill risks shilling collapse, investor exodus and debt crisis, BoU’s Atingi-Ego warns parliament
KAMPALA, April 29, 2026 — The Governor of the Bank of Uganda [BoU], Michael Atingi-Ego, has cautioned Parliament that passing the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 in its current form could destabilise…
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BoU trains credit providers to strengthen compliance and enhance information sharing
KAMPALA, April 25, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU], through its Non-Bank Financial Institutions [NBFI] Department, has held a workshop for accredited credit providers [ACPs] in the country aimed at strengthening…
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BoU launches domestic gold purchase pilot to boost reserves
KAMPALA, April 21, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU] has launched a three-year pilot Domestic Gold Purchase Programme aimed at strengthening the country’s foreign exchange reserves by buying and processing locally…
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BoU warns Masindi locals against unregulated financial institutions as outreach exposes service gaps
MASINDI, April 17, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU] has cautioned residents of Masindi district against keeping money at home or entrusting it to unregulated financial institutions, warning that such practices…
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Remittance inflows hit Shs 9.25trn in 2025 as BoU launches tracking dashboard
KAMPALA, April 5, 2026 — Uganda’s remittance inflows reached Shs 9.25 trillion [US$2.5 billion] in 2025, the Bank of Uganda (BoU) has revealed, underscoring the growing importance of diaspora contributions to the…
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