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Mr Musasizi said the allocation is part of Government’s medium-term fiscal framework and is aimed at sustaining and expanding revenue mobilisation efforts.
KAMPALA: The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has been allocated UGX 877.396 billion for the 2026/27 financial year to strengthen revenue collection, improve compliance, and support strategic investments, Finance Minister of State for General Duties, Henry Musasizi, told Parliament on Thursday.
Presenting the URA Ministerial Policy Statement before the Finance Committee on March 25, 2026, Mr Musasizi said the allocation is part of Government’s medium-term fiscal framework and is aimed at sustaining and expanding revenue mobilisation efforts.
“The allocation is structured to sustain revenue mobilisation efforts, strengthen compliance and administrative efficiency, and support strategic investments necessary to harness emerging opportunities, including those associated with increased economic activity and the onset of oil and gas production,” Musasizi said.
He was accompanied by senior URA officials, who highlighted interventions already underway to improve collections and taxpayer services.
According to the minister, URA has increasingly deployed technology to enhance transparency, simplify processes for taxpayers, and ensure efficient collection. Digital platforms, automated systems, and data-driven monitoring, he said, are central to reducing leakages and broadening the tax base.
“Through these measures, URA is positioned to maximise revenue potential while providing a more seamless experience for taxpayers,” Musasizi added.
The Ministerial Policy Statement presentation is part of the committee’s scrutiny of all key ministries and agencies before approval of their resource envelopes.
Also present at the Finance Committee was Minister of State for Planning, Amos Lugoloobi, who later presented the National Planning Authority’s policy statement for 2026/27.
The URA allocation comes at a critical time, with Uganda preparing for the onset of oil and gas production, which is expected to significantly increase economic activity and government revenue in the medium term.
Analysts say the planned investments in technology and compliance, coupled with the resource allocation, are aimed at ensuring that the URA can effectively capture both traditional and emerging sources of revenue, including those from the energy sector.
With an expanded mandate and increased resources, URA is expected to play a key role in sustaining macroeconomic stability and funding government priorities, including infrastructure, health, and education.