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The Ministry is currently receiving tax proposals and has invited stakeholders—including businesses, civil society, and individual taxpayers—to submit ideas on how the tax system can be improved.
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) has called on Ugandans to actively participate in shaping the country’s tax policies, as government begins preparations for the 2026/27 national budget.
Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, Moses Kaggwa, Director of Economic Affairs at MoFPED, reiterated government’s commitment to enhancing public engagement in tax reform discussions, strengthening transparency in decision-making, and ensuring that Uganda’s tax system promotes economic growth, job creation, and social equity.
“We look forward to receiving proposals and feedback from the public and all stakeholders, which shall inform the formulation of policy reforms in the context of preparing the national budget for FY2026/27,” Kaggwa said.
The Ministry is currently receiving tax proposals and has invited stakeholders—including businesses, civil society, and individual taxpayers—to submit ideas on how the tax system can be improved.
Kaggwa noted that government has undertaken significant steps to streamline the tax policy-making process, emphasizing that predictability and fairness in taxation are essential for investor confidence and compliance.
“A streamlined tax policy-making process ensures that the tax system is fairer and more predictable,” he explained.
The finance official also urged the media to play a stronger role in demystifying tax policy. He stressed that accurate and constructive reporting on taxation not only improves compliance but also influences investor decisions.
“The way you communicate tax issues can influence how taxpayers comply, builds confidence in the tax system, and even investment decisions. Let us work together to inform the public accurately and constructively on tax matters,” Kaggwa said.
Uganda has recorded modest improvements in its revenue mobilization. According to Kaggwa, the country’s revenue effort rose to 14.27 percent of GDP in FY2024/25, up from 13.71 percent the previous year. He attributed this to continuous improvements in tax policy and administration.
Economists say widening public participation in tax discussions could further strengthen accountability, improve policy design, and reduce resistance to new measures. The submissions gathered will now feed into the 2026/27 national budget framework, expected to be tabled before Parliament next year.