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News channel or source: https://observer.ug/business/gold-oil-and-expensive-loans-imf-on-ugandas-economic-risks/
Published on: Thursday 08 October 2026
Uganda is preparing for an economy that could look markedly different from today’s. The country is buying gold to strengthen its reserves, anticipating oil revenues, exploring a central bank digital ...
News Uganda » Central Region » Economy: Uganda central bank raises interest rate to 12% at emergency meeting as shilling hits record lows
News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/economy/uganda-central-bank-raises-interest-rate-to-12-at-emergency-meeting-as-shilling-hits-record-lows/ar-AA2ee6TZ
Published on: Wednesday 14 October 2026
The Bank of Uganda raised its benchmark interest rate by 225 basis points to 12% at an emergency meeting on October 14, seeking to contain inflationary pressures intensified by the shilling’s sharp ...
News Uganda » Central Region » Economy: At 64 - A Look Into Uganda's Journey to Economic Independence
News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/top-stories/at-64-a-look-into-ugandas-journey-to-economic-independence/ar-AA2dSJeO
Published on: Thursday 08 October 2026
Uganda celebrates 64 years of Independence this Friday, 9th October, 2026, under the theme 'Embracing our sovereignty with hope and visionary leadership.' This year's celebrations will be held ...