By Jacquiline Emodek Customs’ role in protecting the environment is firmly founded in various global multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs), regional conventions, and action plans. During a routine enforcement surveillance along Jinja Road on May 12, 2024, the Uganda Revenue Authority’s Team One Enforcement intercepted a Toyota Wish-Registration Number UBG 280S conveying 631.4 kilograms of immature …
By Kamugisha Kabahweza Allan The Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) has launched a Users’ Forum geared towards accelerating the resolution of disputes between the taxman and the taxpayer. Speaking at the launch held at Golden Tulip Hotel in Kampala, Catherine Donovan Kyokunda, the Commissioner of Legal Services and Board Affairs recognized the role of the tribunal …
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By Jacquiline Emodek Last week, customs officials from the Uganda Revenue Authority met with the management of the Mukwano Group of companies to devise solutions to some of the customs-related challenges affecting their operations. The team was led by the Commissioner of Customs Abel Kagumire, who appreciated Mukwano’s enormous contribution to Uganda’s economy and for …
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By Akinyi Winiefred Agufibo Morris, Acidri Gift and Avayo Francis, all residents of Arua City have been remanded to prison for possession of smuggled fuel. Prosecution led by Brian Kisomose from the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions told the court that on May 8, 2024, the trio while in the different cells in …
By Clare Sanyu Recently, a team from the URA office in Arua met with Maj. Gen. Dick Olum, the UPDF Commander of the Mountain Division and Operation Shujaa in DR Congo, to seek support in encountering emerging challenges, especially in cross-border trade. Deogratius Kaleebi, the Supervisor of Customs in the Northern Region, requested Gen. Olum …
By Akinyi Winiefred Smuggling is now taking another form which is dumping, where individuals transporting goods through foreign borders don’t wait to reach the destination but instead maneuver around the system and sell them within the country of transit. This was the case with a truck registration number UBE591X/UAR571C which was destined for the Democratic …
By Irene Kabakama The Ambassador of France to Uganda, His Excellency Xavier Sticker yesterday met with Sarah Chelangat, the URA Commissioner for Domestic Taxes to discuss areas of common interest and strengthen their working relations. The discussion centered on taxes, incentives, and devising solutions to the tax-related challenges affecting French investors in Uganda. Chelangat educated …
By Irene Kabakama The new Managing Director of Unilever Uganda, Anthony Esyalai visited the URA Commissioner General, John Musinguzi to discuss areas of common interest and improve working relations between the two entities. He commended URA for its hospitality and called for more engagements to establish better relations. Musinguzi appreciated Unilever’s partnership in developing Uganda …
By Elizabeth Nakiru Uganda Revenue Authority has embarked on a four-day tax education excursion at various landing sites in Soroti, including Kagwara, Bugondo, Namutinda, Karamonjong, Akocho, Kibuka, and Apure. The expedition is aimed at educating the fishing community on their tax obligations and also mobilizing revenue from those who are licensed and operating in the …