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Bank of Uganda: Strategic Hiring
Uganda's central bank (BoU) implementing sweeping digital payments acceleration policy with cash withdrawal caps effective January 1, 2027. Individual daily limit UGX50M, weekly UGX250M; business daily cap UGX500M, weekly UGX2.5B. Cheque transaction thresholds slashed 50%. Six-month transition period with comprehensive public awareness campaigns planned.
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The leadership read
A hiring build-out like this points to deepening the sector executive bench strength over the coming quarters.
Market context: Backdrop: a 107.4 (Hot) Talent Market Index (down 1.7 on the month) with EMEA activity easing (-6.4pts).
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