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The deputy central bank governor on the state’s role in agricultural financing
Government used public sector banks, the Uganda Commercial Bank and the Cooperative Bank to provide loans to farmers at subsidized interest rates – which were often highly negative in real terms. Some of these lending schemes were financed from the Central bank.
September 7, 2016
Economy
Inflation falls to lowest level in 16 months
Annual headline inflation fell to its lowest level in 16 months, coming in at 4.8% for August, data from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics showed on Wednesday
September 1, 2016
Economy
Uganda will not follow Kenya in capping interest rates, minister says
The Uganda government is not planning to cap interest rates like neighbouring Kenya, according to the State Minister of Finance for Planning, David Bahati.
August 25, 2016
Data
Commercial bank interest rates and charges as at 01 July 2016
The charges and rates are published by Bank of Uganda to "promote transparency and enhance competition in the provision of banking services."
August 11, 2016
Economy
Bank of Uganda cuts interest rate to 14%
Bank of Uganda on Monday cut its benchmark lending rate by 100 basis points to 14%, citing an improved near-term inflation outlook and the need to stimulate private sector credit growth.
August 8, 2016
Economy
Fitch affirms Uganda’s credit rating at B+, outlook stable
Fitch Ratings on Wednesday affirmed its B+ rating on Uganda, citing the country's high levels of infrastructure spending and its sound macroeconomic policy framework
August 4, 2016
Economy
Interest rate cut likely after July drop in inflation
Inflation fell to 5.1% year-on-year in July from 5.9% in June according to data from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics, setting the stage for a third consecutive rate cut when Bank of Uganda's Monetary Policy Committee meets in mid-August.
July 29, 2016
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