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By Jacinta Obore Mirembe Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and the Financial Investigations Authority (FIA) in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC), held a workshop at Sheraton Hotel Kampala on enhancing investigation and prosecution of tax crimes and money laundering in the country. Uganda passed the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AML Act) …

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By Kamugisha Kabahweza Allan The British American Tobacco team led by Chris Achola, Cluster Head BAT East and Southern Africa met with URA to identify ways on curbing illicit trade in cigarettes in the East African region. During the meeting held at URA headquarters, Nakawa BAT proposed different ways through which to curb the vice …

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By Kamugisha Kabahweza Allan The Uganda Revenue Authority recently received a KACITA Excellence Award in recognition of being the Best Government Agency in 2024. During the ceremony, Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) Chairman, Dr. Thadeus Musoke Nagenda commended the Taxman for the engagements held during the year that ended the traders strike during the implementation …

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By Peace Viko The East African Community (EAC) recently convened in Arusha to discuss customs and trade policies focusing on enhancing regional integration and trade facilitation. The meeting was attended by Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners of Customs, technical experts from Customs from all the partner states, the Ministry of Finance, Ministry for EAC Affairs and …

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By Abdullah Rabiiba The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) concluded a one-day workshop at the Protea Hotel by Marriott on Thursday,17th October. The workshop focused on enhancing tax revenues through reduced profit shifting by multinational enterprises (MNEs). Attended by tax experts, policymakers and stakeholders, the event showcased findings from …

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By Onesmus Amwiine Busia Enforcement frustrated a cunning smuggling attempt, seizing a Coca-Cola distributor truck that had concealed over 5 tons of assorted rice. The team had been monitoring the truck’s movements, suspecting it was smuggling rice from their area to Jinja and Kampala. To outsmart the smugglers, two teams were deployed in an ambush …

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By Jackson Nambula Andrew In a successful operation, the URA Malaba Enforcement, in collaboration with Busia Enforcement and other security stakeholders, intercepted a Prado TX UAL 582F loaded with smuggled phones and phone accessories from Kenya. The joint team received credible intel on October 16th at 10:00 am and swiftly swung into action. Acting on …

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By Lydia Nakabiri The Speaker of Parliament has called for the expedited passage of the Anti-Counterfeit Goods and Services (ACG&S) Bill 2023. Rt Hon. Anita Annet Among was speaking during the parliamentary expo/exhibition where Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is participating. Rt. Hon Among was speaking as the Chief Guest at the Expo where she noted …

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By Desmond Lumago In the night of Tuesday under Jinja’s starry sky, a team of enforcement agents sprang into action. Their mission was to intercept a truck, KCQ675Y suspected of carrying smuggled goods. With speed, they tracked the vehicle, ensuring none of its illicit cargo was offloaded before reaching a secure location.The team’s coordinated plan …

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