Day: May 6, 2025

URA bursts racket, recovers smuggled phone screens from Entebbe Airport

By Irene Kabakama The Entebbe enforcement team intercepted 1,172 packets of button phone screens and 22,837 packets of LCD/LED phone screens, valued at USD 90000 last week. This operation targeted high-value items since the smartphone era has created a rising demand for spare parts. As a result, smugglers are rushing these goods into the market …

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URA takes tax education gospel to Manafwa district

By Francis Mawanda The tax education team in collaboration with the Mbale Domestic Taxes office, held a full-day camp in Butiru to educate, register and address the traders’ concerns. Butiru Town Council, situated in Manafwa district, is a rapidly growing economic centre although its traders knew little to nothing about taxes. Charles Bwayo, the chairman of the Butiru Traders Association, encouraged his members to engage URA and learn all they can about taxes. “This is our chance to voice all of our concerns as this …

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