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Lending rates rise on risk concerns as BoU tightens liquidity

KAMPALA — Commercial lending rates for Shilling-denominated credit edged upwards in January 2026, reflecting increased caution among banks, even as monetary authorities moved to tighten liquidity and stabilise inflation. According to the Performance of the Economy Report for February 2026 released by the Ministry of Finance, the average weighted lending rate for Shilling-denominated loans rose […]

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