URA: Uganda loses $700m annually to smuggling
The Uganda Revenue Authority reports that the country loses $700 million annually due to smuggling, particularly of tobacco, rice, and second-hand clothes. Officials cite porous borders, weak regional enforcement, and the misuse of government vehicles as primary drivers of this illicit trade.
Why it matters
This significant revenue loss undermines national development goals and highlights the challenges of enforcing trade regulations within the East African Community.
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