Day: November 4, 2024

BAT meets URA on curbing illicit cigarette trade

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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URA wins KACITA Excellence Award

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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Why Sharing Your TIN is a Risk You Can’t Afford

By Rytter Muzira Moses was going about his day when an unexpected email from the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) landed in his inbox. The email confirmed receipt of his payment for transferring ownership of his motor vehicle—a transfer Moses hadn’t initiated. Shocked, he realized someone had used his Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) to complete the …

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