Bank of Uganda

Ahead of the Central Bank Rate announcement on Monday, 9 November 2026, here are Uganda’s key macroeconomic indicators for the months to October 2026. 📈 Inflation: Annual core inflation rose to 4.4% in October, up from 3.7% in September. Headline inflation rose to 5.8%, driven by food crops (10.7%) and energy, fuel and utilities (15.4%). 💱 Exchange rate: The shilling ended October at Shs 4,280 per US dollar, compared with Shs 3,920 at the end of September. 🏦 Interest rates: The Central Bank Rate was raised from 9.75% to 12.00% in October. The 364-day Treasury bill yield rose to 14.5%. 🌱 Growth: The economy grew 6.8% in the quarter to June 2026. Private sector credit reached Shs 33.3 trillion in September, and reserves stood at US$6.7 billion, enough for 3.7 months of imports. Follow our channels for the CBR announcement on Monday. #BoUConnects

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Monetary Policy Statement will be delivered on Monday, 9 November 2026, at 1:00 PM. The Monetary Policy Statement provides an update on domestic and global economic developments, outlines the Bank’s Central Bank Rate (CBR) decision, and explains the rationale behind it. It also explains how the decision is intended to influence financial conditions and support the Bank’s objective of maintaining price stability. 🌐Watch live on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@BankofUgandaO… #MonetaryPolicy #MPS2026 #EconomyUpdate

Bank of Uganda Opening foreign exchange rates for Friday, 6 November 2026. To access more UGX exchange rates against other currencies: ow.ly/PXrB5103Bbc

REMINDER: RTGS and ACH services close TODAY at 5:00 p.m. and will resume at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, 9 November 2026. Make any urgent bank-to-bank payments now, and check your bank’s cut-off time. Mobile money, ATMs and same-bank transfers will not be affected. #BoUConnects

Bank of Uganda Opening foreign exchange rates for Thursday, 5 November 2026. To access more UGX exchange rates against other currencies :ow.ly/PXrB5103Bbc

PRESS RELEASE | Uganda Government Treasury Bills – Auction Results The Bank of Uganda has released the official results of Treasury Bills Auction No. 1237, held on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, covering the 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day tenors. The report provides details of bids received, amounts accepted, and auction yields. View the full results here : ow.ly/VPjY5103Fcb The next Treasury bills auction will be held on November 18, 2026

Sending money between banks this week? Here’s what you need to know. The Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) and Automated Clearing House (ACH) services will be unavailable from 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, 5 November 2026, to 9:00 a.m. on Monday, 9 November 2026, for a planned system upgrade. Mobile money, ATMs, over-the-counter services and transfers within the same bank will not be affected. Process any urgent bank-to-bank payments before the closure. Read the FAQs below for more For enquiries, call +256 414 258441, WhatsApp +256 393 000668 or email [email protected]. #BoUConnects

Bank of Uganda Opening foreign exchange rates for Wednesday, November 4, 2026. To access more UGX exchange rates against other currencies :ow.ly/PXrB5103Bbc

The Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) and Automated Clearing House (ACH) services will be temporarily unavailable from 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, 5 November 2026, to 9:00 a.m. on Monday, 9 November 2026, to facilitate a planned system upgrade and support the seamless flow of payments within the East African Community. The Bank of Uganda regrets any inconvenience this temporary service interruption may cause and appreciates the understanding and cooperation of all stakeholders as it continues to enhance Uganda's critical payments infrastructure. bou.or.ug/uploads/Public_Not…

PRESS RELEASE | Uganda Government Treasury Bills The Bank of Uganda invites applications for Uganda Government Treasury Bills – Issue No. 1237: ⦁UG11B0402278 – 91 Days ⦁UG11C0605274 – 182 Days ⦁UG11E0411273 - 364 Days Bid Submission Deadline: All bids from Primary Dealers (PDs) and other commercial banks must be submitted electronically via the Central Securities Depository (CSD) by 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2026. 🔗 Full details are available in the official press release: ow.ly/lb1e5103e1K

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES | November 2026 Auction Calendar Planning to invest in Uganda Government Treasury Bills or Bonds this November? The Bank of Uganda has published the November 2026 Auction Calendar, outlining scheduled auction dates to help investors plan ahead and make informed investment decisions. View the full calendar here: bou.or.ug/events_calendar_le… #BoUConnects

Bank of Uganda Opening foreign exchange rates for Tuesday, November 3, 2026. To access more UGX exchange rates against other currencies :ow.ly/1xEG5103cVH

Bank of Uganda opening foreign exchange rates for Monday, 2 November 2026. To access more UGX exchange rates against other currencies: ow.ly/9qFU5102kp8

Inflation Outturn | Annual core inflation rose to 4.4 per cent in October 2026, up from 3.7 per cent in September. The rise was mainly due to higher prices for maize flour, rice, beef, cassava flour, and cooking oil, as well as higher transport fares, restaurant meals, and refuse collection charges. Core inflation remains below the Bank of Uganda’s 5 per cent medium-term target. Source: Uganda Bureau of Statistics, Consumer Price Index, October 2026 #BOUConnects

"Be careful not to confuse visible wealth with financial health. A new car, an expensive house or other outward signs of success do not necessarily tell us whether a person is financially secure. Real financial health is demonstrated by our ability to save, invest, meet our obligations and to withstand unexpected financial shocks without our financial lives falling apart," Deputy Governor Prof Nuwagaba said. @ProfNuwagaba was speaking on Bank of Uganda’s ambition to go beyond financial inclusion to financial health as he officially launched the 3rd Strategy for Financial Literacy in Uganda as part of the World Savings Day celebrations at Speke Resort Munyonyo this morning. “Ultimately, financial inclusion must translate into meaningful improvements in the way people manage their financial lives,” he said. Financial health refers to the extent to which an individual or household can comfortably meet day-to-day financial obligations, withstand unexpected financial shocks, plan for the future, and have confidence in their financial circumstances. Find the detailed strategy here: ow.ly/Iskk5102p1F

Bank of Uganda Opening foreign exchange rates for Friday, 30 October 2026. To access more UGX exchange rates against other currencies: ow.ly/9qFU5102kp8

The latest episode of the BoU Connects podcast is now live! As Uganda joins the world to celebrate World Savings Day on October 31st, Jonathan Mwesigwa, Financial Literacy Coordinator at Bank of Uganda, breaks down how to build money habits that stick. He also unpacks what the new Strategy for Financial Literacy in Uganda 2026 to 2031 means for your everyday life. Watch the full episode now on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/ZjTduAGO1s0?si=3nNb… #BoUConnects #FinancialLiteracy #WorldSavingsDay

PRESS RELEASE | Uganda Government Treasury Bonds – Auction Results The Bank of Uganda has released the official results of the recent Uganda Government Treasury Bond auction for the 2-year, 5-year, 15-year and 25-year tenors. The published results provide a detailed breakdown of total bids received, amounts accepted, and the resulting yields, offering insight into investor demand and prevailing conditions in the government securities market. 🔗 Full auction results: ow.ly/QGnN5101You 📅 Next Treasury Bonds Auction: Wednesday, 25 November 2026