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What the Bank of Uganda’s rise to 12 per cent means for the shilling, fuel and loans

How the Bank of Uganda's increase in its policy rate to 12 per cent could affect the shilling, pump prices, and existing loans and savings

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Understanding your electricity bill: why the same UEDCL payment buys different units

Does the day you buy affect your UEDCL prepaid units? How VAT, the service charge, lifeline and cooking tariffs work, with examples and a calculator

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