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Perez Tenywa Bukumunhe, who served as Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda during the country's post-1986 economic reforms, has died, leaving behind a legacy in banking, public service, politics and literature. Former Bank of Uganda Deputy Governor Perez Tenywa Bukumunhe has died. Bukumunhe...

Central Bank of Uganda The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has announced new caps on over-the-counter (OTC) cash withdrawals from supervised financial institutions, effective January 1, 2027. The policy forms part of the central bank’s broader e-payments strategy to promote a cash-lite economy, enhance...

Claim: A statement circulating on X and other platforms alleges that President Museveni directed the Bank of Uganda to demonetize the 50,000/=, 20,000/=, and 10,000/= notes. The message claimed this was to curb corruption, counterfeiting, and illicit financial flows. What we know: State...

Unknown assailants broke into the Bank of Uganda headquarters in Kampala and stole seven laptops in a carefully executed overnight operation that has triggered a major security investigation. The incident occurred at the central bank’s head office located on Plot 45, Kampala Road near City...

H.E. the President has assented to The Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2025, The Mortgage Refinance Institutions Act, 2025, and The Valuation Act, 2025. The laws, among others, introduce stronger penalties for illegal construction, empower the Bank of Uganda to regulate mortgage refinance...