Following the recent meeting between President Yoweri Museveni and striking traders at State House Entebbe, the president suspended penalties imposed by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). However, the president remained non-committal on the traders’ concerns regarding exorbitant taxes, it’s evident that the Ugandan economy is in dire straits. The introduction …

In a proactive step towards strengthening the healthcare landscape in Uganda, Muzamiru Kivumbi, the Executive Secretary of Uganda Muslim Medical Bureau (UMMB), accompanied by Wabusimba Amiri, the Advocacy and Communications representative, held a constructive meeting with Dr. Ivan Kisuule, the Acting Registrar of Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Council.   …

Mubende, a bustling town located in central Uganda, has recently been hit with a major blow to its economy. Its home to several Kombucha drink companies, which has been a source of employment and revenue for the town. The recent introduction of stamp duty by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) …

In recent times, the ongoing trader’s protest in Uganda due to the introduction of new taxes and the implementation of the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS) has brought attention to the issue of taxation in East African countries. As a Ugandan and a diplomat, I believe that the …

As a citizen who pays taxes and exercises my right to vote, I am disappointed and frustrated by the actions of our leaders. The blatant misuse of public funds and lack of accountability for those in positions of power has become a recurring theme in our nation. It pains me …

Monday marked a start of a protests by vendors against the high tax increase and double taxation through the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (Efris). These strikes have caused chaos and unrest in the business community, with vendors shutting down their shops and taking to …