Bank of Uganda
Ugandan governor rejects president’s growth target
Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile says it is impossible for Uganda to become a middle-income country by 2017, as it will take two decades for the country to double its GNI per capita
Bank of Uganda annual report emphasises adaptation to tough times
Annual report for 2011/12 suggests move to ‘inflation targeting lite’ framework helped bring a spike in inflation under control
Uganda cuts rates to 12.5% in bid to spur domestic economy
Bank of Uganda cuts benchmark rate to 12.5% in bid to boost domestic growth as inflation falls within medium-term target
Bank of Uganda rejects legal challenge over NBC seizure
Ugandan central bank questions the legitimacy of court order blocking its takeover of a commercial bank and the subsequent sales of its assets
Ugandan deputy governor explains decision to nationalise NBC
Bank of Uganda takes over commercial bank after prolonged period of losses; Louis Kasekende says there was no other choice
Bank of Uganda deputy calls for more empirical research in Africa
Louis Kasekende says policy-making in Africa is frequently made more difficult by limited empirical evidence; sets out a number of steps to improve quality of econometric analysis
Bank of Uganda awaits confirmation of four board members
The terms of four out of six members of the Bank of Uganda’s Board expired in June; no word yet on replacements
NALM Africa 2011: Beware the risk 'numbers' say African central bankers
African central bank risk chiefs say reserves managers need to beware the numbers produced by complicated risk management software systems and rely more on their own qualitative judgement
Uganda defends monetary policy
Executive director of research at the Bank of Uganda releases a statement explaining the central bank’s monetary policy; outlines what policy can do and what it cannot
Uganda launches early retirement scheme
Two-hundred and fifty employees at the Bank of Uganda have retired as the retirement age is reduced to 55 years old
Uganada’s Tumusiime-Mutebile on reforming debt markets
Bank of Uganda governor Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile calls for greater participation of brokers in debt markets
Uganda’s Kasekende on benefits of African cooperation
Bank of Uganda deputy governor Louis Kasekende says stronger cooperation in African region will enable countries to exploit growth opportunities
Credit information could be misused, says Uganda’s Tumusiime-Mutebile
Bank of Uganda governor Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile calls for law on credit data protection
Uganda’s Tumusiime-Mutebile on driving investment growth
Bank of Uganda governor Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile says capital market deepening and responsive regulation key to expanding country’s investment potential
Faulty paper halts note production at De La Rue
Banknote printer De La Rue suspends production at its Hampshire plant owing to paper fault; shares plummet on company statement that 2010 production and sales will be affected
Uganda ready to shore up currency, says deputy
Bank of Uganda deputy governor Louis Kasekende calms markets with pledge to stabilise currency as security concerns grow after weekend bombings
Uganda gives banknotes a facelift
Bank of Uganda introduces a new denomination and upgrades five existing bills with new security feature, Tumusiime-Mutebile emphasises that the issue is not politically motivated
Uganda’s Kaskende: help us prepare for reform
Bank of Uganda deputy says firms must pave way for change with new reporting standards
Bank of Uganda – Financial Stability Report
Ugandan central bank publishes inaugural report detailing the health of the financial sector and documenting policy moves taken to combat the crisis
Uganda’s Tumusiime-Mutebile on media relationships
Bank of Uganda’s Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile says effective communication with the public is crucial for central bank’s work
America can learn from us: Uganda’s Tumusiime-Mutebile
Bank of Uganda’s governor says risk-based supervision saved the country’s banks; reinforces the importance of open-market principles for the economy
New law will allow Islamic banks – Uganda governor
Bank of Uganda’s Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile says the financial institution act will be amended to allow Islamic banking
First consultations held on currency for East Africa
Bank of Tanzania hosts first meetings on plans for East African Monetary Union
Ugandan auditor made acting deputy
Patrick Byabakama Kaberenge replaces David Opiokello