Day: August 16, 2023

Ugandans to benefit from trade agreement with South Africa

By Lambert B. Rusoke Uganda and South Africa are set to start the implementation of the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) that was signed early this year. This comes after the two countries concluded a joint AEO process validation exercise, with a delegation from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) conducting a …

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URA enlists the Support of Parish chiefs to grow collections

By Joshua Niyonshima In light of the increased revenue target for the financial year 2023–24, URA has stepped up its collaborations with different stakeholders to ensure tax compliance and citizen buy-in. It is against this background that the tax body held a half-day engagement with parish chiefs from the five divisions of Kampala over the …

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URA and KRA agree to cooperate in investigations

By Charlene Rwemereza and Patrick Lumumba Okello A team from URA ‘s Staff Compliance Division recently visited the Kenya Revenue Authority to benchmark their investigations and lifestyle audit processes. During the engagement, David Yego, the Commissioner Intelligence, Strategic Operations Investigations and Enforcement, KRA called for an increased exchange of information and knowledge with URA. According …

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