On the surface, Uganda’s real estate sector appears to be thriving. Cranes dot Kampala’s skyline, mortgage uptake is rising, and Government revenue from corporate and rental income taxes continues to grow. But beneath this apparent progress lies a quieter strain—one that tax experts warn could slow the sector’s momentum if left unaddressed. Patricia Kiggundu, a Tax Manager at PwC Uganda, likens the situation to the old parable of the goose that laid golden eggs. Real estate, she argues, is steadily contributing to the economy, but excessive or poorly structured taxation risks killing off its long-term potential. Recent figures show why…
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By CEO East Africa Magazine Team Uganda’s ambition is bold: to grow its economy tenfold, moving millions out of poverty and cementing its place among Africa’s rising stars. The 2025/26 national budget, with a resource envelope of UGX 72.4 trillion, sets the tone — prioritising human capital, infrastructure, industrialisation, and digital transformation. But behind the optimism lies a fiscal squeeze. Public debt is climbing past USD 31.5 billion (51.26% of GDP), leaving little room for fresh borrowing. That means financing Uganda’s 10x dream depends squarely on domestic revenue mobilisation. Rather than introducing new taxes, the government is tightening administration —…
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On July 25, the Uganda Gazette carried General Notice No. 2218 of 2025, signaling a shift in the approach to tax compliance and digitization. The notice indicated that Uganda Revenue…
John R. Musinguzi, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Commissioner General, has been reappointed for a second 4-year term, CEO East Africa Magazine has learnt. He was first appointed in March 2020 to take over Uganda’s tax authority from Doris Akol who was Commissioner General from November 2014. “The board and staff of Uganda Revenue Authority congratulate Commissioner General – John R. Musinguzi on his remarkable reappointment for another term as a team lead of the URA Family. “This momentous occasion reflects the unwavering trust and support extended by the President of Uganda, His Excellency Yoweri Museveni, the Honourable Matia Kasaija,…
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In this interview, Rytter Muzira, the Supervisor, Media Management at Uganda Revenue Authority, speaks to Robert Mutebi, the Commissioner of Information Technology and Innovation on the progress of this strategy and how it is shaping URA into a service organisation that puts the taxpayer first. What are the goals for the ICT department in URA and what are some of the steps you are taking to achieve them? As a department, we have three goals: to deliver services instantly, to include everyone in our services, and to ensure our systems are interoperable. One of the key factors for achieving these…
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Uganda Revenue Authority’s just-launched Digitalisation and IT Strategy 2023/24-2027/28 is a “living and breathing” testament to the tax authority’s determination to leverage cutting-edge technology to achieve the organisation’s mission to “mobilize revenue for national development in a transparent and efficient manner,” that should be embraced and supported by all stakeholders, John R. Musinguzi, the Commissioner General has rallied all stakeholders. The 5-year strategy is a master plan that seeks to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and service delivery to the taxpayer and in so doing, maximise revenue growth and increase customer service satisfaction. At the core of the strategy is the use…
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Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) announced last week that for the financial year 2022/2023 it had collected UGX 25,209.05 billion⏤an extra UGX 57.48 billion against a target of UGX 25,151.57 billion, reflecting a performance of 100.23%. This follows a 16.4% growth in revenue collections (UGX 3,551.04 billion) from the UGX 21.062 trillion registered in 2021. The year before that, revenue collections grew 12.14%. This performance, the tax authority attributed to “an intensive agenda to grow local revenue mobilisation” in which “URA employed a number of measures such as automated ledger reconciliation, the EFRIS and DTS solutions”. This is the first time in…
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The Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and Civil Society Organizations have launched the National Budget Month ahead of the reading of the 2023/24 financial budget. Speaking before the launch at Uganda Media Centre today morning, URA Commissioner General John R. Musinguzi said that the National Budget is a vital tool for achieving Uganda’s development goals as a nation and improving the welfare of the people. “The National Budget is not just a document that outlines the government’s expenditure and revenues, but it is a reflection of national priorities and aspirations and a vital tool…
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Despite the fact that the global economy is undergoing a sharper-than-expected slowdown amidst lingering fears of a recession, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) reported that net revenue collections for the nine months of the FY 2022/23 reached UGX 17.53 trillion against a target of UGX 25.15 trillion. With three months left to go, this represents 69.72 per cent of the annual target. This is a substantial growth of 13.37 per cent or UGX 2.1 trillion compared to the same period in the FY 2021/22. Including the shortfall, this last quarter, URA has to collect UGX7.62 trillion, accounting for the remaining 30.28…
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Uganda’s tax body, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has granted Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) license, during an event held at Speke Resort Munyonyo on November 11th 2022. An Authorized Economic Operator (AEO), according to the World Customs Organisation (WCO) is a party involved in the international movement of goods, that has been approved by, or on behalf of, a national customs administration as complying with WCO’s or equivalent supply chain security standards. AEO status is an internationally recognised quality mark that shows the holder has customs control procedures that are internationally accepted. Because they are recognised as…
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