When Juliana Kagwa assumed office as Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) in June 2025, she stepped into one of the most demanding leadership roles, one defined by…
Money remains expensive in Uganda. Bank of Uganda has kept its Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 9.75% since August 2025, one of the longest periods without adjustment. The message is clear: maintain macro stability in a world still shaken by global shocks, even if it means keeping domestic credit costly. In practice, this stance raises funding costs for banks, which then pass them on to businesses and households. Inflation eased to 3.4% in October, down from 4% in September, but that only widens the spread between the policy rate and inflation—now over 600 basis points. This makes Uganda’s real interest…
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