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Uganda’s Economic Outlook: Bank of Uganda and NPA officials advise caution and strategic growth
19 Feb 2026 16:02 GMT
… located.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s economic future … from the Bank of Uganda and the National … supports foreign currency inflows and stabilizes the shilling.” He cautioned … of strategic planning, highlighting Uganda’s broader mineral sector. …
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Macro Good, Micro Bad: Uganda’s economic crossroads in 2026
15 Feb 2026 13:58 GMT
… Economic Forum in Kampala.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | When … may see slower improvements. Uganda’s currency story is another piece … In late 2025, the shilling weakened against the dollar. Qureish … level, in homes across Uganda.
Uganda’s story today is …
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Bank of Uganda warns public against using currency notes for decorations
07 Feb 2026 16:31 GMT
… cautioning citizens against misusing Uganda Shilling banknotes and coins, … across the region where currency is used in … the physical condition of currency undermines its purpose … the integrity of Uganda Shilling currency,” the Bank of Uganda said.
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Kenya, Uganda warn against “money bouquets” for valentine’s day
11 Feb 2026 09:46 GMT
… (CBK) warned that transforming Kenyan shilling notes into floral-style bouquets … of the public against damaging Ugandan shilling notes or coins by incorporating … , or compromises the integrity of Uganda shilling currency undermines its use for everyday …
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How Uganda’s economy can withstand global turmoil
11 Feb 2026 09:12 GMT
… They shape growth prospects, currency stability and fiscal choices … trade fragmentation.
Implication for Uganda
Uganda, for now, appears … sheets. Ghana defaulted. Uganda did not, underscoring the … year strengthening of the Uganda shilling. The 2025 forum …
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From mines to reserves: Why BoU’s gold buying programme is a smart move for forex security
11 Feb 2026 09:52 GMT
… role in boosting Uganda’s forex stability by strengthening … without undermining the currency basket.
This buffer … turbulence without depleting foreign currency reserves.
Despite several … reserves even as the shilling stabilises. Operational challenges …
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African survey unveils economic turnaround for Uganda
10 Feb 2026 15:22 GMT
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s economic growth … stable exchange rate. The Uganda Shilling, currently trading between 3 … management, citing a stable currency, exports valued at … surpassed.
Absa Bank Uganda Managing Director David Wandera …
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Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania unite in crackdown on “money bouquets”
08 Feb 2026 11:48 GMT
… bouquet”, a lavish arrangement where currency is folded, glued, and …
This damage makes the currency unfit for circulation and causes … message is clear: the Uganda Shilling is a medium of exchange … cost of printing and replacing currency.
They argue that the …
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Rwanda, Uganda Flag Valentine’s Cash Misuse
07 Feb 2026 13:01 GMT
… or otherwise impairs” Rwandan currency commits an offence under … Uganda issued a similar warning against the misuse of Ugandan shilling … compromises the integrity of Uganda Shilling currency,” the bank said.
… against using Kenyan shilling banknotes to make …
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Uganda, Rwanda move to curb money bouquet practice after Kenya's stand
07 Feb 2026 08:48 GMT
… bouquet in Kenyan currency. [courtesy]
Uganda and Rwanda have … of currency notes.
In Uganda, the Bank of Uganda released … that mutilating or defacing Uganda Shilling banknotes is prohibited. This … who intentionally damages Rwandan currency is committing an …