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The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has opted to hold its Central Bank Rate (CBR) steady at 9.75% in its May 2025 Monetary Policy statement, citing a resilient domestic economy and broadly contained inflation, but warning of heightened global uncertainties and a shifting balance of risks that could push inflation upwards in the near term. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), chaired by Governor Michael Atingi-Ego, emphasized that while inflation remains below target and growth remains firm, there is increasing concern over the potential for inflationary pressures to build up if economic activity accelerates beyond current supply capacities or if global disruptions…