SWIFT DAILY NEWS
c7f6e2382e5bae1130d6249d6da59140

Tax Impasse: Museveni Issues Strict Orders To URA After Meeting Traders At State House!

Share this article

By Frank Kamuntu 

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Friday met and held discussions with the leadership of traders in Kampala and upcountry districts at State House Entebbe.

The meeting followed a strike by traders who closed their businesses, expressing their discontent against Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)’s implementation of the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS).

The discussions mainly centred on the taxation levied on their businesses, especially the EFRIS system.
During the meeting, the President informed the traders that he will meet the technocrats from the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and URA on the 24th, of April 2024 for wider consultations.

The President also noted that he will then meet with all the traders on 7th May 2024 at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds.

President Museveni further directed that all penalties should be suspended by the URA for the meantime to give room for wider consultations.

The leaders of the traders agreed to reopen their businesses as they continue to consult further with the government.

The delegation of 61 leaders was led by Mr. Kabanda John, the leader of the Federation of Uganda’s Traders Associations (FUTA) and Dr. Musoke Thadeus Agenda, the leader of Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) and Mr. Issa Ssekito, the Spokesperson of KACITA.

Have An Advert Or Article You Want Us To Publish? WhatsApp: +256760530830.


Share this article

Related posts

Oyam By Election: Museveni Heaps Praise On Late Col. Engola For Restoring Peace In Lango Subregion, Asks Bazzukulu To Support Engola Junior

Swift Daily News

Money Money! Norwegian Man Strangled To Death In Jinja, Girl Friend Arrested

Swift Daily News

You’re Financially Sick: Bank Of Uganda Liquidates EFC Over Failure To Raise Capital Thresholds

Swift Daily News

Profile: Who is Rajiv Ruparelia, recognised as #Choiseul100Africa 2024 Top Young Leader

Swift Daily News

Elon Musk Reacts To Saudi Prince’s Photo With Cybertruck, Tesla CEO’s Reply Goes Viral

Swift Daily News

Parental Care Primary School Bushenyi Qualifies To Represent Western Region In National Spelling Bee Competition

Swift Daily News

Leave a Comment