Uganda raises benchmark rate to 12% as shilling slides
The central bank raises its rate by 2.25 percentage points and lowers its growth forecast, under pressure from the exchange rate and energy prices.
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Ugandan shilling loses more than 11% since January and hits new lows
Demand for dollars from importers, energy companies and telecoms operators is adding pressure ahead of year-end purchases.