Bank of Uganda
Fuel prices push inflation higher in May
Headline inflation edged up in May as energy and transport costs climbed sharply amid higher global oil prices
Bank of Uganda’s Monetary Policy Statement for May 2026 — Full text
Monetary Policy Committee keeps rates on hold for a seventh consecutive meeting but raises its inflation outlook as fuel costs begin feeding through
Rising energy prices push inflation higher in April
Inflation rose to 3% in April as fuel and transport costs increased, highlighting growing energy-driven price pressures
February’s bond rally fades as 10-year yield jumps 100 basis points
Uganda's 10-year bond yield rose a full percentage point in two months, partially reversing February's contraction even as investor demand hit exceptional levels
Uganda’s oil moment approaches — but the risks are multiplying
Uganda's first oil is due in H2 2026, but timing risks, fiscal pressures, and a Middle East conflict cloud the outlook
Uganda bonds draw strong demand as yields fall to near two-year lows
Investors accepted sub-coupon rates across all three tenors at February's auction, signalling a marked shift in sentiment towards Ugandan sovereign debt
Bank of Uganda’s Monetary Policy Statement for February 2026: the full text
The Bank of Uganda maintains its 9.75% rate, balancing subdued inflation against global uncertainty and a positive output gap
Bank of Uganda keeps rates on hold as inflation stays tame and growth holds firm
The Bank of Uganda maintains its 9.75% rate, balancing subdued inflation against global uncertainty and a positive output gap
Inflation inches up to 3.2% on higher transport and service costs
January inflation rose to 3.2% as service costs jumped, offsetting easing food price pressures from DecemberMore Bank of Uganda
Bank of Uganda, central bank of Sudan to strengthen ties
Bank of Uganda and the Central Bank of Sudan have agreed to explore all avenues to consolidate and expand trade and investment between Uganda and Sudan
Uganda’s central bank cuts benchmark rate to 9.5%
Bank of Uganda said on Tuesday that economic activity is picking up and stressed the importance of private sector credit growth as it announced a cut in its policy rate to its lowest level ever
Liquidity ratio in Uganda’s banking sector up by 6.7% – Central Bank
The liquidity ratio in Ugandan banks has improved by 6.7%, an indication that the banking sector has adequate capital buffers
Bank of Uganda puts brakes on monetary easing as economy improves
Before Friday's decision, the Bank of Uganda had reduced its policy lending rate in each of its past eight meetings going back to April 2016
Governor defends central bank on Crane Bank supervision
Tumusiime-Mutebile says much of the commentary on Crane Bank in the media and on social media betrays a profound misunderstanding of how bank supervision works and what can realistically be achieved by a bank regulator
BoU cuts policy lending rate further to support economic recovery
The central bank's decision to cut its policy lending rate was influenced by the slowdown in economic growth
IMF calls for more intrusive bank supervision, and revises down growth forecast
The International Monetary Fund is the latest institution to downgrade Uganda's growth projections for the current financial year, following similar updates by the World Bank and the Bank of Uganda.
Bank of Uganda has some news on the economy… And it is not good!
Bank of Uganda on Wednesday reduced the policy lending rate by 0.5% to 11% citing an improved inflation outlook and the need to support private sector credit and economic growth.
All banks now primary dealers as Bank of Uganda eases investing in treasuries
The Central Bank has opened up the primary market for government securities to all 24 licenced commercial banks, a move it says aims to make investing in the securities easier and more accessible to the public.
Bank of Uganda cuts policy rate by 0.5%
Bank of Uganda on Wednesday lowered the central bank rate by 0.5% to 11.5% from the 12% set in December.
