BAT Uganda profit drops 18 percent as illicit trade grows

BAT Uganda reports an 18% revenue drop in 2025 as illicit cigarette sales surge to 45% of the market. The ...

Ugandan traders face significant delays and increased costs due to the new URA groupage cargo policy. Learn how this shift impacts small importers and local markets.

Small traders face weeks of delays under new URA groupage cargo policy

15/07/2025

Ugandan traders face significant delays and increased costs due to the new URA groupage cargo policy. KAMPALA, Uganda — A new ...

Uganda faces a staggering 3 trillion shilling fiscal loss annually as illicit alcohol consumption, driven by extreme affordability, accounts for 40% of the total market value.

Uganda Faces Billions in Tax Losses from Thriving Illicit Alcohol Trade

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

22/05/2025

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KAMPALA, Uganda — The consumption of traditional, unregulated alcoholic beverages in Uganda, commonly known as artisanal illicit alcohol, increased to ...

Uganda's Revenue Authority incinerated over 100 tons of illegal goods lacking mandatory digital tax stamps, sending a powerful message against tax evasion and prioritizing consumer safety.

URA Destroys Tons of Contraband Goods Over Tax Stamp Violations

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

07/05/2025

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Uganda's Revenue Authority incinerated over 100 tons of illegal goods lacking mandatory digital tax stamps, sending a powerful message against ...

A Ugandan borrower counts out cash, highlighting the high cost of credit in the country, where exorbitant interest rates drive many to seek loans from unregulated lenders

Govt: All betting wins to be paid through Bank of Uganda

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

07/04/2025

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The measure, introduced in the Tax Procedures Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aims to improve tax compliance and curb illicit financial ...

Tag: tax evasion