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Immaculate Heart Girls, Buyanja SACCO, and Namara Betty Mutabazi are among the many individuals and companies from Rukungiri that have been recognized for consistently honoring their tax obligations.
The Commissioner for Corporate Services, Mr. Richard Kariisa, visited the selected companies on Monday. In his remarks, he praised their unwavering transparency and dedication, commending them not only for timely tax payments but also for setting an example of responsible citizenship. Mr. Kariisa emphasized that these model taxpayers play a crucial role in the nation’s development.
He extended his appreciation to all taxpayers who have met their tax obligations and urged them to continue, stating that the government relies on these funds to provide essential services.
Mr. Kariisa also highlighted that the URA recognizes small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as rental property taxpayers, who have shown consistent improvement in their tax contributions and responsiveness to URA initiatives over the years.
Peter Twesiga Mukama, the regional manager of the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) for Southwest Uganda, stressed the importance of taxpayer compliance, noting that tax revenues enable the government to deliver services to Ugandans. He remarked that this award honors the top taxpayers who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to and compliance with tax regulations. As part of the URA’s recognition program, the awards are a token of appreciation for those who have embraced their civic duty in supporting the country’s economic transformation.
Top representatives from recognized companies, including Sister Gladys Kachope, headteacher of Immaculate Heart Girls; Olive Nayebare, manager of Buyanja SACCO; and Namara Betty Mutabazi, managing Seremi International, Sena Grand Hotel, and Sena Supermarket, expressed gratitude to the Uganda Revenue Authority for their acknowledgment.
They called upon all taxpayers to comply with tax regulations, stressing that fulfilling tax obligations is essential for accessing government services. They noted that while paying taxes requires significant sacrifice and comes with challenges, it is a crucial responsibility for every citizen.
