URA Dismisses Two Senior Officials Over Alleged Corruption, Tax Fraud

What the report says

Dokolo Post reports that the Uganda Revenue Authority has dismissed two senior officials after disciplinary proceedings tied to allegations of corruption, bribery, tax fraud and abuse of office. The officials named are former Commissioner for Customs Asadu Kisitu Kigozi and former Assistant Commissioner for Integrity, Compliance and Ethics James Abola. According to the article, the dismissals followed internal cases handled under URA’s disciplinary guidelines.

The report says Kigozi was accused of improperly directing the clearance of a luxury Rolls-Royce Cullinan, with concerns raised over customs procedures, valuation and tax payment requirements. It also says he faced allegations linked to tax matters involving Master Grain Volunteer Limited, as well as claims that he solicited money from a clearing agent and influenced tax assessments in ways that benefited selected taxpayers. The article states he was found guilty of several offences, including corruption, fraud, dishonesty and gross negligence.

Abola was reported to have been dismissed over his handling of investigations into alleged Pre-Registration Number fraud. The article says he was assigned to investigate the matter in 2024 but was later accused of failing to pursue it properly and of altering findings in a later report. He was found guilty of unsatisfactory performance, aiding and abetting offences and gross negligence.

The developments highlight ongoing scrutiny of integrity and accountability at Uganda’s tax authority, which is responsible for customs enforcement and revenue collection. In general, such cases often draw attention to internal oversight and the fairness of tax administration, though the article’s specific allegations remain within the scope of URA’s disciplinary process.