Why Katongole resigned as URA Board Chairman
Emmanuel Katongole has resigned as Chairman of the Uganda Revenue Authority Board after only six months in the role. He cited the need to focus on his company's international expansion and his leadership responsibilities with Rotary International.
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The resignation of a high-profile board chair during a period of tax-related legal challenges for his company raises questions about corporate governance and potential conflicts of interest.
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Why Katongole resigned as URA Board Chairman
His resignation comes hardly two weeks after Quality Chemicals Industries Limited (QCIL) lost a challenge against a sh6 billion Value Added Tax (VAT) assessment by URA.
Uganda Revenue Authority Board Chairman, Emmanuel Katongole. (File)
Barely six months after being appointed the Uganda Revenue Authority Board Chairman, Emmanuel Katongole has tendered his resignation to the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, effective October 1, 2026, citing a lack of sufficient time "to devote to this important role."
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