By Mulengera Reporters
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), in collaboration with the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF), launched a five-day technical training workshop aimed at equipping African revenue authorities with scientific, data-driven strategies to combat tax fraud, illicit financial flows (IFFs) and revenue leakages.
The training, held at Fairway Hotel Kampala on March 17, 2025, brings together delegates from various tax administrations across Africa under the theme, “Leveraging Scientific Approaches to Combat Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs).”
Denis Kugonza, Commissioner for the Tax Investigations Department at URA, emphasized the urgency of implementing evidence-based solutions in tackling the evolving landscape of tax fraud and financial crimes.
He urged authorities to accelerate their adoption of advanced data analytics and forensic tools to enhance revenue collection and curb financial misconduct.
Caroline Mutabayarwa, Head of the Tax Academy at ATAF in Pretoria, South Africa, commended URA for its continued commitment to regional tax administration capacity building.
She highlighted that the training is a critical milestone for Africa, reinforcing the need for scientific methodologies to detect, prevent, and mitigate tax fraud and IFFs.
“This training will enhance our understanding of IFFs and their economic impact, demonstrating how scientific approaches can mitigate their effects,” Mutabayarwa noted.
This is the third workshop of its kind hosted in Uganda, following previous editions in 2018 and 2022. The initiative reflects URA’s leadership in fostering regional collaboration and knowledge-sharing to strengthen Africa’s tax systems and secure domestic revenue for sustainable development. (For comments on this story, get back to us on 0705579994 [WhatsApp line], 0779411734 & 041 4674611 or email us at mulengeranews@gmail.com).
