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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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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, 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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Central banks of Uganda and Rwanda ban money bouquets, list consequences for offenders
08 Feb 2026 08:04 GMT
… costly replacement of national currency
Elijah Ntongai is an … clients against using national currency in floral arrangements for … integrity" of the Uganda Shilling.
It noted that the … issues are:
Notably, damaged currency must be withdrawn from …
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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 …
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'Don’t glue your cash': Uganda joins regional warning
06 Feb 2026 17:17 GMT
… should avoid incorporating Uganda Shilling notes and coins … integrity of Uganda Shilling currency,” the Bank of Uganda said.
“ … ornamental arrangements compromise currency integrity and reduce … accepted, misuse of currency in decorative arrangements …
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HOW South African Rand ranks against other African currencies
10 Feb 2026 05:27 GMT
… weak currencies are Malagasy Ariary, Ugandan Shilling and Guinean Franc.
Weak African …
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CBK Sets Trend as Other African Banks Ban Money Bouquets
07 Feb 2026 06:16 GMT
… currency notes.
Following suit, the Central Banks of Uganda …
Bundles of Ugandan Shilling notes
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The Bank … who deliberately defaces its currency commits an offence punishable … undermine confidence in the currency by damaging it and …
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Kenya Pipeline $825m IPO closes 19 Feb
09 Feb 2026 23:31 GMT
… (IPO) measured in local currency. The capital-raising share offer … East African countries, with Uganda accounting for 65% of the … report also says that Uganda has bene offered 40% of … in local currency. Since then the Kenyan shilling has depreciated against …