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Uganda shilling strengthens due to month-end charity inflows - REUTERS
KAMPALA, April 29 (Reuters) - The Uganda shilling strengthened slightly on Tuesday, bolstered by month-end inflows of hard currency from charities, according to traders.
As of 0801 GMT, commercial banks quoted the shilling at 3,660/3,670, an improvement from Monday's close of 3,665/3,675.
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