The promise of high-speed, satellite-based internet for every corner of Uganda has hit a significant regulatory wall. Just weeks after Airtel Africa announced its ambitious partnership with SpaceX to launch Starlink services across its 14 African markets, the Government of…
In a major move to formalise Uganda’s economy and accelerate digital inclusion, MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) have unveiled enhanced digital tax services on the *165# platform. This partnership, officially launched on December 22,…
MTN Uganda has been publicly recognised as the country’s Top Taxpayer for the last three consecutive years, underscoring its pivotal role in funding Uganda’s ambitious national development agenda. The prestigious recognition was awarded by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) at…
Uganda is losing staggering amounts of revenue from its mineral wealth, with a new report from the Auditor General, Edward Okwakol, revealing a Shs11 trillion loss from black market gold exports. This massive financial haemorrhage is directly undermining the government’s…
In a landmark partnership set to transform Uganda’s financial landscape, Airtel Money, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), and Stanbic Bank Uganda have launched a seamless tax payment solution. This collaboration, which allows taxpayers to pay taxes from their mobile phones,…
The Uganda National Traders Alliance (UNATA) has raised concerns about the growing frustrations faced by traders importing goods through Entebbe International Airport. This was revealed today during a meeting between UNATA and airport transporters to discuss the growing frustrations over…
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has banned groupage cargo clearance, citing loss of tax revenue due to fraudulent practices by container leaders. The ban was issued Sunday by the URA Commissioner General, John Musinguzi Rujoki, who said that these unscrupulous…
By Our Staff Writer As Uganda’s economy continues to digitize and diversify, the financial sector has seen an impressive transformation, particularly within the forex bureau and money remittance subsector. According to the Bank of Uganda, this subsector processed over Shs17.82…
In a bid to boost tax compliance and drive economic growth, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has turned to religious leaders for support. The URA today held a high-level dialogue with the Inter Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU), during which…
The recent rejection by the Ugandan parliament of a request to exempt businessman Donati Kananura from paying taxes worth Shs2,696,768,814 on grounds that he is battling diabetes and prostate enlargement has sparked a debate on the pros and cons of…
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has joined forces with Kenya’s tax body, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), to combat cross-border smuggling. This strategic partnership aims to curb illicit trade and tax evasion, promoting economic growth and development in both countries. URA’s…
Today, Private Sector Foundation Uganda and PwC Uganda launch a report on the Study of the Impact of Digital Tax Stamps in the Manufacturing Sector at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel. According to the report, there has been an increase in operational…
291 enterprises across the country are to benefit from the first phase of the Enterprise Development Program that commenced Tuesday, courtesy of Uganda Development Bank and other organisations. The program’s focus is on training in management best practices, debt management,…
On 30th August 2019, the URA Board of Directors approved the Lifestyle Audit Policy to combat corruption and illegal acquisition of property. Lifestyle Audit is the process of analyzing a person’s living standards to establish if it is consistent with…
Uganda Baati, a giant in providing customized roofing solutions in Uganda, last week held its annual dealers’ conference at Speke Resort Munyonyo under the theme: “Partnerships for shared success.” Speaking to the media on 15th July, the Company’s Business Head,…