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Uganda FX & Shilling

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UGX moves, BoU policy, inflation data and FX market developments.

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Forex Trading in Uganda Gains Attention as the Shilling Upends Expectations

Forex trading is fully legal in Uganda, but most traders overlook the CMA’s licensing rules and tax requirements. Here’s what actually matters.
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Bou’s Gold-Buying Push: Uganda’s Bold Bet to Fortify Forex Reserves

Uganda’s central bank resumes gold buying after three decades, but $6.4 billion in exports dwarf domestic mining—where’s it really coming from?
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Forex Turmoil and Financial Pressures Still Define Uganda’s Risk Landscape

Uganda’s forex crisis threatens to swallow oil boom gains before they arrive. Why 2026’s growth promises may not survive currency reality.