Month: January 2025
URA sensitizes Ntungamo youths on taxation
By Paul Kawanguzi Uganda Revenue Authority recently joined over 2400 students to celebrate the 10th Annual Youth Convention held at Kyamate Secondary School in the Ntungamo district. The three-day gathering held under the theme “Imitating God’s Goodness by Doing Good” was organized by the South Ankole Diocese, led by the Rt Rev Bishop Nathan Ahimbisibwe. The annual …
EFRIS to improve Uganda’s Tax-to-GDP ratio- URA Boss
By Kamugisha Kabahweza Allan John R. Musinguzi, the Commissioner General of the Uganda Revenue Authority has said that increased adoption of the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS) could improve Uganda’s Tax to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio. Musinguzi who was addressing the media at the URA headquarters in Nakawa recently said this is …
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Basaakaate trained on elementary importance of Taxation to Uganda
By Dismas Nuwaine Dr. Gaalya Micah, the Ag. Assistant Commissioner Tax Education, revealed to young people how the government uses tax revenue to fund key social services that take the form of benefits and facilities such as quality education, food subsidies, health care, social security, which aim at improving the life and living conditions of citizens. This …
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URA enhances capacity in Oil and Gas Management with ALSF support
By Joshua Niyonshima Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) staff are undergoing specialized training in Oil and Gas legislation and management to strengthen Uganda’s capacity in managing its extractive sector. This initiative, supported by the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) aims to enhance government efforts to mobilize revenue from Uganda’s oil, gas and mining sectors. The training, …
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Ministry of Works to discontinue number plate issuance this month
By Kamugisha Kabahweza Allan URA has confirmed that all number plates booked before the 6th of January 2025 will be released by the end of this month. This is to enable the effective rollout of digital number plates on motor vehicles entering the country which commenced this month. Addressing the media at the URA Headquarters on …
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URA surpasses the mid-year collection target
By Kamugisha Kabahweza Allan The Uganda Revenue Authority has collected UGX 322 billion over its mid-year 2024/25 revenue target of UGX 14,926.85 billion. Speaking at a Press Conference held at URA headquarters today morning, the Commissioner General John R. Musinguzi attributed the surplus to compliant taxpayers who paid their taxes diligently. “I am happy to report …
URA dismantles smuggling rings and seizes contraband
By Dismas Nuwaine The Malaba and Busia enforcement teams have had a busy festive season, way-laying smugglers all through the holidays. On December 26, 2024, the Malaba team successfully intercepted a suspected electronic accessory smuggling ring attempting to transport illegal goods from Kenya into Uganda. The operation, carried out just before midnight, followed a tip-off …
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