Day: March 21, 2025

By Dismas Nuwaine The Commissioner General of the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), John Musinguzi, has called on African tax officials to embrace science and technology in the fight against tax evasion. He emphasized that implementation of proven data-driven, evidence-based strategies will not only strengthen domestic revenue collection but also secure financial independence for African nations, …

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By Francis Mawanda Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Tax Education team has conducted outreach sessions in Bweyale, Kiryandongo District, focusing on teaching the younger generation about taxation, to foster a tax-compliant society. Students from Bweyale Public Secondary School and Bweyale Senior Secondary School learnt that taxes are a fundamental aspect of civilization. “The price we all …

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By Evelyn Ainembabazi URA has urged traders in Kamuli and Jinja district to avoid dealing in unstamped goods so that they do not receive fines and penalties associated with non-compliance to digital tax stamps. This message was emphasized during the training on the digital tracking solution that was concluded in Jinja and Kamuli. In this …

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URA has commissioned a new bonded warehouse at the Malaba One Stop Border Post to enhance cargo handling. The warehouse, constructed by Tan Investments, can accommodate up to 1,000 trucks. Catherine Donovan Kyokunda, the Commissioner of Legal Services and Board Affairs, represented the Commissioner General at the launch on Saturday. She praised the development as …

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By Dismas Nuwaine Denis Kugonza, Commissioner Tax Investigations Department (TID) at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), has urged delegates from various revenue administration authorities across Africa to expedite the implementation of proven, data-driven, and evidence-based approaches to combat tax fraud, illicit financial flows (IFFs), and other significant revenue leakages. He made these remarks during the …

URA Rallies African Tax Authorities to Fight Financial Crime with Science Read More »

By Rabiiba Abdullah Uganda Revenue Authority recently donated food items to Persons Living with Disabilities under ‘Agali Awamu’ in Kawempe. The items including wheat flour, rice and sugar were handed over by Hajj Asadu Kigozi Kisitu, the Ag. Commissioner for Customs and Head of the URA Muslim Community last Friday. Asadu emphasized the importance of supporting vulnerable communities, …

URA Spreads Ramadan Cheer in Kawempe Read More »

By Abdullah Rabiiba The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) held its annual Iftar dinner at the Mestil Hotel in Kampala Last Friday, bringing together Muslim leaders, business owners, and other key stakeholders in a spirit of unity and goodwill. The event, which marks the holy month of Ramadan, served as a platform to foster closer ties between …

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By Solomon Kimbugwe Achieving a normal flow in tax compliance is the dream of every Domestic tax officer, but it doesn’t occur overnight; it is cultivated over time. Kagadi town exemplifies this concept. On the opening day of the Tujenge Uganda mobile tax office’s excursion, the warm reception from local business owners toward the Tax …

Tujenge Uganda bus is helping Hoima DT consolidate grip on Kagadi Read More »

By Robert L. Wamala The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), in collaboration with the National Curriculum Development Center (NCDC), is training secondary school teachers from the Kigezi sub-region on how to teach taxation topics in entrepreneurship for both ‘O’ and ‘A’ levels. The three-day capacity-building workshop, currently taking place at Kabale-Bukinda PTC, has attracted 120 teachers …

URA Builds National Capacity in Teaching Taxation Read More »

By Gabriel Kyambadde Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) recently convened with manufacturers in Lira district to enhance awareness about taxation matters. The one-day workshop, held at Hotel Margaritha, is part of URA’s ongoing partnership with the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) aimed at supporting manufacturers in business growth while ensuring compliance. The workshop addressed a range of …

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