Regional policy rates · Edition 1
Published policy rates: Tanzania 6.25% (Aug 2026), Uganda 9.75% (13 Aug 2026)
The Tanzania record reports 6.25% for Aug 2026; Uganda's decision reports 9.75% on 13 Aug 2026. The numerical gap is 3.5 percentage points, using different observation dates and policy frameworks.
Tanzania is the rate reported for the MER observation month; Uganda is a dated policy decision. No rate is carried forward. These records do not establish today's relative stance or borrowing costs.
The numbers
| Measure | Date / period | Value (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania (2026-08) | 2026-08 | 6.25 |
| Uganda (2026-08-13) | 13 Aug 2026 | 9.75 |
What the data shows
The Tanzania record reports 6.25% for Aug 2026; Uganda's decision reports 9.75% on 13 Aug 2026. The numerical gap is 3.5 percentage points, using different observation dates and policy frameworks.
Why it matters
Policy rates provide context for domestic monetary conditions. Different currencies, frameworks and observation clocks prevent an investment-return comparison.
Method and limits
Tanzania is the rate reported for the MER observation month; Uganda is a dated policy decision. No rate is carried forward. These records do not establish today's relative stance or borrowing costs.
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