Uganda Shilling Trades Sideways

The Uganda shilling traded sideways during the week against the dollar in last week’s trading session, influenced by balanced greenback demand and supply, according to Absa Bank Uganda weekly market report. Demand was largely seen coming from the energy, manufacturing, and telecommunications sectors, while balancing supply was seen originating from commodity exporters, Non-Profit Organizations, and…

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Equity Bank’s Diaspora Investment Webinar To Equip Ugandans With Practical Tips On Investment

As Uganda’s diaspora continues to send record remittances back home, Equity Bank Uganda is strengthening its efforts to help turn these financial inflows into long-term investments that create businesses, jobs and sustainable wealth. On Saturday, 1 August 2026, the Bank will host the latest edition of its Equity Diaspora Webinar Series, an initiative that equips…

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Absa Rolls Out Titan Awards To Recognise Partners Expanding Access To Productive Asset Finance

Absa Bank Uganda has recognised 13 outstanding dealer partners through the inaugural Titan Awards, a new annual initiative aimed at strengthening strategic partnerships that expand access to vehicle and asset finance, enabling businesses and individuals to invest in the productive assets that drive Uganda’s economic growth. In his remarks, David Wandera, Managing Director, Absa Bank…

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Uganda Shilling Strengthens Against US Dollar

The Uganda shilling strengthened against the dollar during today’s trading session, supported by subdued corporate dollar demand, according to Wednesday’s Market Report by Absa Bank Uganda. The local currency also benefited from month-end foreign exchange inflows, particularly from remittances and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). As a result, the shilling appreciated from opening levels of 3755 /…

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Uganda Shilling Continues On Losing Streak

The Uganda shilling extended its losses against the dollar in today’s trading session, pressured by strong greenback demand from the energy, manufacturing, and telecommunications sectors, according Absa Bank Market Report. According to the report, the demand outweighed the limited dollar inflows from commodity exports, remittances, and non-profit organizations. The shilling was seen trading at 3755…

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Uganda Shilling Continues To Depreciate

The Uganda Shilling extended its depreciation against the Dollar today, weighed down by sustained corporate demand as business activity continues to gather pace at the start of the new fiscal year. According to Absa Bank Tuesday Market Report, further pressure stemmed from offshore investors actively purchasing the greenback while reducing portions of their holdings in…

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Weekly Update: Shilling Loses Ground, Weighed Down By Robust Demand For Hard Currency

The Uganda shilling lost further ground during the week weighed down by robust demand for hard currency from local market participants, offshore investors and renewed tensions coming out of the Middle East, according to Absa Bank Uganda’s weekly report. The shilling closed the week trading at 3690 / 3700 levels compared to the week’s opening…

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Uganda Shilling Posts Marginal Gains

The Uganda shilling posted marginal gains against the dollar during today’s trading session, closing at 3685/3695 from opening levels of 3690 / 3700, according to Thursday’s Absa Bank Uganda Market report. The local currency’s appreciation was primarily supported by muted dollar demand, and a sustained dollar supply from exporters. Money market liquidity remained comfortable, bolstered…

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Uganda Shilling Extends Depreciation Against Dollar

The Uganda shilling extended its depreciation trend against the dollar in today’s trading session, closing at 3700/3710, compared to opening levels of 3685/3695. According to Tuesday’s Absa Market Report, the shilling’s weakness was primarily driven by strong dollar demand from corporates and offshore investors, largely stemming from heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. This…

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