Uganda CBDC
ResearchUganda
Central Bank(s)
Bank of Uganda
Announcement Year
2022
Status
Research
Retail/Wholesale
Retail
DLT / non-DLT
DLT
Exploring legal options for future amendments in financial laws that will facilitate circulation of digital currency denominations.
Uganda is considering a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in a move that has drawn policy attention to the large investments required for a successful trading ecosystem and crucial mileage offered by digital payments systems such as mobile money services and internet banking.
Link to announcement
Last update: May 2026
May 2026
Link to announcement: web.archive.org
March 2026
Link to announcement: www.bou.or.ug
June 2025
Link to announcement: www.bou.or.ug
September 2024
Retail/Wholesale: Retail, Wholesale → Retail
Link to announcement: www.bou.or.ug
February 2022
None → Research
Announcement Year: 2022
Retail/Wholesale: Retail, Wholesale
Description: Uganda is considering a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in a move that has drawn policy attention to the large investments required for a successful trading ecosystem and crucial mileage offered by digital payments systems such as mobile money services and internet banking.
DLT / non-DLT: DLT
Main motivation/goals of the CBDC: Exploring legal options for future amendments in financial laws that will facilitate circulation of digital currency denominations.
Link to announcement: www.theeastafrican.co.ketwitter.com
Country / Region: Uganda
Central Bank(s): Bank of Uganda
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