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BoU Governor: Sovereignty Law is innocent

Published by The Independent Uganda By The Independent · 16 October 2026 at 07:13
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BoU Governor: Sovereignty Law is innocent
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Bank of Uganda Governor Michael Atingi-Ego has rejected suggestions that Uganda’s Sovereignty Bill may have contributed to the recent depreciation of the shilling, attributing the currency’s weakness primarily to a widening current account deficit and reduced portfolio investment flows. The Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026, which President Yoweri … The post BoU Governor: Sovereignty Law is

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