Besides VNG International, there is also SEATINI who have supported us in the local revenue generation to make sure that we improve on revenue collection. -Mr. Nuwamanya Robert, Town Clerk of Ishaka Bushenyi Municipal Council #STRIDEProjectUg #TaxJusticeUG

📍Day 1 of the Annual Budget Conference for Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipal Council under the #STRIDEProjectUg is done. 👏🏽Stakeholders, CSOs & citizens reviewed FY2024/25 performance, set FY2026/27 priorities, and reinforced inclusive budgeting, transparency & accountability.

Continuous sensitization of taxpayers is needed for compliance and trust Engagement should target owners and categories step by step.- Mr. Okaja Emmanuel, Town Clerk, Kotido MC. #TaxJusticeUG #STRIDEProjectUg

Therefore, as we embark on the preparation of the next budget, we are required to align our annual work plan and budget to the municipal strategic plan and the NDP programme. -Mr. Nuwamanya Robert, Town Clerk of Ishaka Bushenyi Municipal Council #STRIDEProjectUg #TaxJusticeUG

This project aims to build the capacity of revenue collectors with skills and knowledge on how to mobilise, allocate, utilise, and account for taxes collected.-Mr. Peter Tukundane,Program Associate, Local Revenue Mobilisation and Civic Engagement,SEATINI. #STRIDEProjectUg

📍 Today we have concluded a series of engagements held from 29th September – 2nd October 2025 in the Karamoja sub-region under the #STRIDEProjectUg, together with the Embassy of Ireland in Uganda. 🙏 We thank the Embassy of Ireland for making this possible.#TaxJusticeUG

Dialogue between tax collectors and taxpayers is crucial to build trust, understanding, and cooperation for better revenue collection. — Ms. Jane Nalunga, Executive Director, SEATINI Uganda #STRIDEProjectUg #TaxJusticeUG

Taxpayers, including property owners and market vendors, must be included in discussions to share their challenges and perspectives on taxes.— Ms. Jane Nalunga, Executive Director, SEATINI Uganda #STRIDEProjectUg #TaxJusticeUG

Clean and well-maintained markets encourage vendors and attract customers, which directly boosts local revenue.- Mr. Wambede Salim Chair Person Moroto Central Market #TaxJusticeUG #STRIDEProjectUg

⏱️ Happened a few minutes ago | Moroto Central Market 🛍️ SEATINI Uganda, together with the Embassy of Ireland, had a community dialogue with vendors on local revenue and service delivery as part of the ongoing #STRIDEProjectUg #TaxJusticeUG.

Leaders must support one another, working collectively to ensure sustainable development and effective resource mobilisation across sectors. — Ms. Jane Nalunga, Executive Director, SEATINI Uganda #STRIDEProjectUg #TaxJusticeUG

Arising from the changing priorities of government, there is a need to review and re-align the budget to the NDP4 as the central focus. -Mr. Nuwamanya Robert, Town Clerk of Ishaka Bushenyi Municipal Council #STRIDEProjectUg #TaxJusticeUG

The programme budgeting system (PBS) and the integrated financial management system (IFMS) have been re-configured to accommodate the new budget structure.-Mr. Nuwamanya Robert, Town Clerk of Ishaka Bushenyi Municipal Council #STRIDEProjectUg #TaxJusticeUG

This visit focuses on reviewing progress of the project, exploring what is happening in the 10 supported urban centers, and identifying areas for improvement.-Mr. Peter Michael Oumo, Economic Adviser at Embassy of Ireland #STRIDEProjectUg #TaxJusticeUG

The project urges communities to pay their fair share while demanding accountability. This balance boosts revenue mobilization and drives sustainable local development -Mr. Herbert Kafeero, Programs and Communications Manager, SEATINI #TaxJusticeUG #STRIDEProjectUg

Revenue cannot be enhanced without better services—vendors need a clean, secure, and functional market to sustain tax payments.- Mr. Wambede Salim Chair Person Moroto Central Market #TaxJusticeUG #STRIDEProjectUg

Effective revenue mobilisation requires safe, hygienic, and respectful environments; without this, vendors and customers are discouraged from participating. -Mr. Herbert Kafeero, Programs and Communications Manager, SEATINI #TaxJusticeUG #STRIDEProjectUg

Limited access to certain market areas pushes vendors out, cutting potential revenue and weakening compliance. - Mr. Wambede Salim Chair Person Moroto Central Market #TaxJusticeUG #STRIDEProjectUg

Taxes not only fund local services but also enable international collaborations, as donor funds often come from taxpayers in other countries.-Mr. Peter Michael Oumo, Economic Adviser at Embassy of Ireland #STRIDEProjectUg #TaxJusticeUG

The municipality passed a budget of UGX 15 billion for FY2024/25 and FY2025/26 and is now targeting UGX 20 billion for the coming financial year.-Mr. Byaruhanga Richard, Mayor, BUSHENYI-ISHAKA MC #STRIDEProjectUg #TaxJusticeUG