Uganda’s Central Bank keeps policy rate unchanged at 6.5pc

Uganda’s Central Bank keeps policy rate unchanged at 6.5 percent for February 2022.

Uganda’s Central Bank keeps policy rate unchanged at 6.5 percent for February 2022. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

Uganda’s Central Bank kept its benchmark policy rate unchanged at 6.5 percent for February 2022 following the full reopening of the country’s economy last month alongside renewed business optimism across several sectors.

Whereas the latest policy rate announcement seemingly met analysts’ expectations, it also bore considerable symbolism in light of recent developments.