EADB writes off $13m loans owed by regional members

East African Development Bank Headquarters in Kampala.
FILE| MORGAN MBABAZI  

The East African Development Bank (EADB) has written off loans amounting to $13.03 million, highlighting the economic constraints facing its member countries after Uganda defaulted on a $1.02 million loan last year.

The lender disclosed in its audited financial statements that during the year (2023) it “de-recognised” the loans out of which assets available for sale amounting to $3.4 million were booked.