Month: April 2023

West Nile Tightens Grip on Illicit Fuel Smugglers

By Elizabeth Nakiru, Media Management The URA enforcement team of West Nile jointly with security agencies of Uganda Police and UPDF executed an operation in Yumbe led by commander Amayo Douglas. With support of 15 UPDF personnel and Uganda Police, the team combed the town of Yumbe targeting illicit fuel dealers and unaccustomed motorcycles. It …

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Mutukula enforcement frustrates smugglers in kakuuto village

Last Sunday, the Mutukula enforcement team received intelligence reports from Tanzania of smugglers driving in some Toyota ipsum and constantly ferrying goods to kakuuto village. According to John Lubakwidha, an enforcement officer in Mutukula, the smugglers were smart enough to move to the Mutukula station to ensure that the URA double cabin had left for …

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URA Engages Contract Managers

By Kabahweza Kamugisha Allan, Media Management The Commissioner Legal Services and Board Affairs Uganda Revenue Authority– Mrs. Patience T. Rubagumya has urged contract managers to give heed to the contracts they handle for the benefit of the Authority. Speaking at an engagement with URA’s contract handlers, the Commissioner said this is to ensure value for …

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URA Eastern team sets tough fight against smugglers

Following several complaints from local manufacturers about loss of market for their goods due to increased smuggling, the Mbale enforcement went back to the trenches to comb the all suburbs of Eastern of all un scrupulous business. In Kapchorwa, a truck registration number UBJ914L was founded loaded with 150 cartons of Pembe Wheat flour, made …

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