URA, UMA Tax Clinics Spotlight Manufacturing’s Role in Uganda’s Economic Growth

“Our goal as URA is to support you to comply, grow your business, and contribute to national development,” he said. The business-focused clinic also highlighted the wider economic value of manufacturing in Uganda’s development agenda. Gilbert Kibekityo, Manager for Research, Policy and Advocacy at UMA, described the sector as one of the country’s strongest drivers of inclusive growth. According to Kibekityo, manufacturing continues to make a significant contribution to domestic revenue collection while sustaining livelihoods for millions of Ugandans.

“The manufacturing sector remains a cornerstone of growth, contributing significantly to tax revenue, employing over two million Ugandans, and creating opportunities across the entire value chain,” he noted. The tax clinics are expected to strengthen collaboration between regulators and manufacturers, particularly in fast-growing regions such as Mid-Western Uganda, where industrial activity is steadily expanding.

As Uganda pushes for industrialisation-led growth, the message from Fort Portal was clear: stronger compliance systems, better record keeping, and closer engagement with tax authorities will be essential in helping manufacturers scale, access larger markets, and play an even bigger role in national economic transformation.