David Kalemera’s efforts to combat corruption within the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) have been noteworthy. As the Senior Presidential Advisor and Head of the State House Revenue Intelligence and Strategic Operations Unit, David Kalemera has been instrumental in combating corruption within the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). His appointment underscores the government’s commitment to addressing corruption and boosting revenue collection.
Kalemera’s appointment to this position underscores the government’s commitment to addressing corruption and boosting revenue collection. His unit’s primary objective is to close revenue leakages and increase tax collection, which is essential for Uganda’s economic growth and development.
Kalemera’s unit aims to close revenue leakages and increase tax collection, essential for Uganda’s economic growth and development. Despite controversy surrounding his appointment due to a past conviction for tax fraud, Kalemera has demonstrated his commitment to promoting transparency and accountability in Uganda’s revenue collection systems.
Under Kalemera’s guidance, the government has strengthened efforts to increase export performance, resulting in a 34% increase in exports to USD 7.471 billion. His efforts to promote transparency and accountability are a step in the right direction, but it remains to be seen how effective these efforts will be in the long run.
