SCANDAL! Shock as Mules Steal Shs2.5 Trillion from URA
The Uganda Revenue Authority reports that the country loses over $700 million annually due to smuggling, particularly of tobacco and consumer goods. Experts cite porous borders, weak regional enforcement, and high tax policies as primary drivers of this illicit trade.
Why it matters
Large-scale smuggling undermines national revenue collection and highlights the challenges of regional trade enforcement within the East African Community.
Government vehicles, porous borders and limited public awareness continue to fuel smuggling in Uganda, making it one of the country’s biggest sources of revenue loss, according to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).
The report relies on official statements from the tax authority and industry experts to describe a systemic economic issue.
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