The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has confirmed the reappointment of commissioner general John Rujoki Musinguzi for another term.
This has been confirmed in a notice by the tax collecting body.
“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.” URA announced.
“This momentous occasion reflects the unwavering trust and support extended by the President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, Matia Kasaija, Minister of Finance, and the esteemed board of the Uganda Revenue Authority,” the notice added.
URA noted that Musinguzi’s endorsement underscores a unified commitment to the country’s fiscal integrity and prosperity.
Musinguzi was appointed as commissioner general in 2020, replacing Doris Akol.
Under his stewardship, total revenue collected has reached 16.4 trillion (fiscal year of 2022/2023), surpassing the target of Shs16.1 trillion and resulting in a surplus of Shs236.8 billion.
In the same period, direct domestic taxes collected exceeded the target with a surplus of Shs724.62 billion, while non-tax revenue, including stamp duty and embossing fees, generated a surplus of Shs65.8 billion.
Musinguzi’s tenure has also seen the tax base expand, with the number of registered in the FY 2022/2023 increasing by 882,286 indicating a growth of 33.7%.
By the end of the fiscal year, the total number of taxpayers on the register was 3,500,294. among them, 194,143 were non- individuals, while 3,306,151 were individual taxpayers.
