January 16, 2026 East African central banks are entering 2026 with a cautious but optimistic stance. With inflation rates easing to multi-month lows and currencies largely stable, monetary policymakers in Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya have opted to hold or even ease their benchmark interest rates. This coordinated trend reflects confidence that price stability can be maintained while providing room for policies that support economic growth in the region. Uganda: Policy Rate Unc
