Sarah Chelangat exits URA’s Domestic Taxes Docket after Four Years, Rejoins Ernst & Young as Partner Sarah Chelangat, Commissioner for Domestic Taxes exits URA after four years of record revenue performance and rejoins Ernst & Young as Partner, bringing her expertise in tax compliance, policy, and advisory to the private sector.

Sarah Chelangat, the outgoing Commissioner for Domestic Taxes at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), has rejoined Ernst & Young (EY) as Partner after nearly four years of public service.

Her return to the global tax advisory powerhouse comes on the back of a successful tenure at URA, where she spearheaded reforms and delivered record-breaking revenue collections, positioning Uganda firmly on the path of fiscal self-reliance.

During the Financial Year 2024/25, URA under her leadership collected UGX 21.3 trillion against a target of UGX 21.1 trillion—achieving 100.7 percent performance.

This included a surplus of UGX 131.78 billion and a robust year-on-year growth of UGX 2,866.13 billion (15.59 percent) compared to FY 2023/24.

These results highlight Chelangat’s pivotal role in widening the tax base, strengthening compliance systems, and mobilizing revenue that fuels Uganda’s economic development.

“As I conclude my journey at URA, I am filled with immense gratitude. Nearly four years of serving URA have been a journey of learning, growth, and purpose. Every day here was about more than revenue; it was about people, teamwork, and building a meaningful legacy for Uganda,” Chelangat said in a short statement she posted on her official X account.

Appointed Commissioner for Domestic Taxes in December 2021, Chelangat led one of URA’s most strategic departments during a period of significant fiscal reforms.

Her tenure coincided with Uganda’s push for domestic revenue self-reliance, ensuring stability in tax mobilization even amid fluctuating economic conditions.

Chelangat’s professional journey spans over two decades and oscillates between public service and private advisory.

Before her URA appointment, she served as Associate Partner at EY, where she guided multinational and local clients through complex tax landscapes.

Her expertise covers income tax compliance, corporate restructuring, transfer pricing, specialized audits, and tax health check reviews across sectors including oil and gas, telecommunications, insurance, and financial services.

In addition to her technical credentials, Chelangat has played an influential role in shaping policy.

She served on the Technical Committee on Taxation and Economic Policy at the Institute of Chartered Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU), advising on national budget proposals and tax regulations.

She is a Certified Member of ICPAU, an affiliate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (UK) with an Advanced Diploma in International Tax, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from Makerere University, alongside a Post Graduate Diploma in Tax Administration (PODITRA).

URA Commissioner General John Musinguzi Rujoki praised her leadership, stating: “For nearly four years, you have served Uganda with distinction, mobilizing revenue that fuels our nation’s growth and journey to self-reliance. As you step into this new role, we are confident your expertise will continue to promote compliance, good governance, and economic progress.”

Chelangat’s return to EY is seen as a strategic gain for the firm, which continues to expand its advisory footprint across East Africa.

Her combination of public-sector experience, technical mastery, and leadership acumen positions her to guide regional businesses navigating increasingly complex tax regimes and compliance requirements.

As she resumes her role at EY, Chelangat brings not only her technical expertise but also a proven track record of driving measurable impact at the national level, reinforcing the growing link between public policy experience and private sector advisory in shaping East Africa’s fiscal and business landscape.