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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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EBO SACCO assets hit Shs 120bln as experts call for tighter regulation
MBARARA — EBO SACCO Limited has crossed the Shs 120 billion asset mark, posting strong growth that leaders say underscores the benefits of central bank regulation for large cooperative financial institutions. The…
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BoU boss urges Kamuli locals to embrace financial services to drive local economic growth
KAMULI, March 9, 2026 — The Governor of the Bank of Uganda [BoU], Michael Atingi-Ego, has urged leaders and residents of Kamuli district to take advantage of formal financial services and government-backed…
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BoU extends licensing deadline for Large SACCOs to September 2026
KAMPALA, February 24, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU] has extended the deadline for regulated financial institutions to transact exclusively with licensed large Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies [ SACCOs ],…
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Absa Bank Uganda recognised as Best Performing Primary Dealer Market Maker
KAMPALA, February 19, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU] has recognised Absa Bank Uganda as the Best Performing Primary Dealer Market Maker [PDMM] in Uganda Government Securities for the period October…
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