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Bank of Uganda Raises Central Bank Rate to 12.0%

Published by SoftPower News By Rogers Atukunda · 14 October 2026 at 16:44
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The Bank of Uganda has raised the Central Bank Rate (CBR) from 9.75% to 12.0% after a special Monetary Policy Committee meeting on 14 October 2026. The decision aims to contain rising inflation risks driven by higher fuel prices and exchange rate pressures, while safeguarding price stability. The Bank also raised the Cash Reserve Requirement […] The post Bank of Uganda Raises Central Bank Rate to 12.0% appeared first

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