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Uganda central bank holds lending rate at 11pc

Uganda's central bank held its benchmark lending rate at 11 per cent, citing upward pressure on inflation from growing consumer demand and a weaker currency.

The Ugandan shilling has lost 10 per cent against the dollar this year after demand for imports rose, in line with the broader weakening of currencies across emerging markets.

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