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    PROFILE: Birungyi Cephas Kagyenda — The Making of One of Uganda’s Leading Tax Lawyers

    Dennis AsiimweExecutive ProfilesLegal & JusticeRegulation & ComplianceThe Big StoryThought LeadershipTop Law FirmsMarch 4, 2026March 4, 2026

    Tell us a bit about the firm, Birungyi, Barata & Advocates. To the lay person, it is a prominent tax law firm… Well, we are a law firm, but we…

    When Excel Files Become “Imported Services”: Rethinking VAT on Cross-Border Projects in Uganda

    CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipJanuary 23, 2026January 23, 2026

    By Ferdinand Kamya   Uganda has made significant strides in strengthening tax compliance in cross-border projects, particularly in large infrastructure and consultancy engagements involving multinational firms. The principles are now…

    Financing Uganda’s 10x Dream: Tax Squeeze, Rising Disputes, and Tax Appeals Tribunal Under Pressure

    CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryOctober 10, 2025October 16, 2025

    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…

    The ruling cuts URA’s sweeping powers but sharpens it. It cannot punish through the Tribunal, but can press ahead with collection if the 30% is not deposited.

    High Court Protects Businesses in Landmark Nile Breweries Case

    Jeff WintersLegal & JusticeSeptember 28, 2025October 7, 2025

    Uganda’s High Court has issued a decision that reshapes the rules of engagement in tax disputes. The decision gives clarity on the much-contested 30% deposit requirement and reins in the…

    The New Tax Appeals Tribunal Is Transformational And “A Real Breath Of Fresh Air” – Tax Lawyers Speak Out

    Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentMay 13, 2025May 14, 2025

    In April 2024, Ms. Crystal Kabajwara made history as the first female Chairperson of Uganda’s Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT). Her appointment marked a defining moment for the institution, which has…

    Q&A: Crystal Kabajwara Marks One Year of Transformative Leadership at Uganda’s Tax Appeals Tribunal

    Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryMay 13, 2025May 13, 2025

    Congratulations on completing your first year as Chairperson of the Tax Appeals Tribunal. For starters, many people do not understand the mandate of the Tribunal as well as, how does…

    John R. Musinguzi, reappointed Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Commissioner General for a second 4-year term

    Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryMarch 15, 2024March 15, 2024

    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…

    Q&A: URA’s Digital Strategy⏤ Robert Mutebi, the tax authority’s CIO on digitally delighting taxpayers into meeting their obligations, easily and on time 

    CEO ReporterCEO PerspectivesNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryOctober 19, 2023October 19, 2023

    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…

    “URA’s  Digitalisation and IT Strategy to unleash our full potential for national good”⏤ CG John R. Musinguzi rallies the nation 

    Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryOctober 18, 2023October 18, 2023

    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…

    Important things you must know before importing a drone into Uganda⏤ An advisory by the Uganda Revenue Authority 

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsPolitics & GovermentThought LeadershipSeptember 6, 2023September 6, 2023

    Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones) are now popular gear, especially for people engaged in the film industry, videography, vlogging and tourism, amongst other businesses. On the other hand, away from such…

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