Drops in Ugandan Shilling Cause Panic

The past few months have seen a dramatic decline in the value of the Ugandan shilling.  This fall has caused a spike in rents and a drop in salaries across the nation, with many wondering where will it end.   This past month, the Ugandan shilling dropped to historic lows.  Vendors who pay their rent in U.S. dollars have seen a sharp spike in costs, while some health clinics have started setting their prices in dollars. There are a number of factors that have caused the...

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