Museveni sparks fury with appointment of corrupt official to lead tax intelligence unit

David Kalemera, the controversial figure at the center of a legal storm over his appointment as head of State House Intelligence and Strategic Operations Unit.

David Kalemera has moved to crackdown on tax thieves (Courtesy photo) KAMPALA, UGANDA - President Yoweri Museveni has appointed David ...

New revenue intelligence chief vows to catch tax thieves

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

05/07/2024

David Kalemera has moved to crackdown on tax thieves (Courtesy photo) KAMPALA, UGANDA - David Kalemera, newly appointed Senior Presidential ...

Museveni creates New Unit to stem corruption out of URA

by NTEZA MICHAEL | REPORTER

05/07/2024

KAMPALA- President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has created a new unit within State House, the State House Revenue Intelligence and Strategic ...

Robert Kalumba, newly appointed Public and Corporate Affairs Manager at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role. With a background in journalism and public relations, Kalumba is poised to promote a positive image of URA and foster strong relationships with stakeholders and the general public. His passion for communications and dedication to his work make him an asset to the URA team (PHOTO/File)

Who is Robert Kalumba, URA’s New Public and Corporate Affairs Manager

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

22/05/2024

Robert Kalumba, newly appointed Public and Corporate Affairs Manager at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), brings a wealth of experience ...

Businessman Musa Ssenteza (center) being escorted by prison authorities to the Kampala Central Prison on May 13, 2024, after being remanded by the Anti-Corruption Court for forgery and tax evasion charges (PHOTO/URA)

Businessman Musa Ssenteza remanded to Prison for tax fraud

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

14/05/2024

Businessman Musa Ssenteza (center) being escorted by prison authorities to the Kampala Central Prison on May 13, 2024, after being ...

Manufacturers advise government on effective implementation of EFRIS

by NTEZA MICHAEL | REPORTER

20/04/2024

KAMPALA- Manufacturers under their body of Uganda Manufacturers Association have noted that Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS) is ...

Jesco Building in Kampala closed during the traders strike

Museveni suspends Penalties on EFRIS, traders agree to resume Business

by NTEZA MICHAEL | REPORTER

20/04/2024

Jesco Building in Kampala closed during the trader's strike President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met and held discussions with the ...

John Musinguzi, Commissioner General, URA who pleaded with the Committee on Finance to reinstate the reduced wages also made the case for more funds to cover salaries of the newly recruited staff. He said that all challenges that led to the underutilisation of the wage bill in the last two financial years had been sorted out.

URA seeks Extra UGX 169 billion to increase staff salaries amid traders concerns

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

09/04/2024

John Musinguzi, Commissioner General, URA who pleaded with the Committee on Finance to reinstate the reduced wages also made the ...

A few shops in downtown Kampala’s Kikuubo area remain closed as the traders maintain their protest against the 18% VAT charged on each item sold.

Museveni to meet Kampala traders as standoff over EFRIS persists

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

09/04/2024

A few shops in downtown Kampala’s Kikuubo area remain closed as the traders maintain their protest against the 18% VAT ...

Some of the contraband cigarettes in one of the confiscated vehicles

Senior army chief arrested in contraband cigarette smuggling

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

29/01/2024

Some of the contraband cigarettes in one of the confiscated vehicles Major Baguma Birungi is in trouble for his alleged ...

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