KAMPALA, July 18 (Reuters) – The Ugandan shilling was firmer on Thursday, helped by a slowdown in appetite for hard currency from both commercial banks and merchandise importers, traders said.

At 0830 GMT commercial banks quoted the shilling at 3,685/3,695, compared to Wednesday’s close of 3,690/3,700.

(Reporting by Elias Biryabarema; Editing by Hereward Holland)