When URA organized a tax education engagement for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Yumbe, they may not have anticipated the overwhelming response. Eighty-four participants showed up each carrying questions, uncertainties, and for many, long held misconceptions about taxation.

By the end of the session, those uncertainties had transformed into clarity.

For years, many PWDs in Yumbe viewed taxes as complex and even intimidating. But during this engagement, those perceptions began to shift. Participants described the session as timely and transformative, emphasizing that, for the first time, they had truly understood not only their obligations but also their rights as taxpayers.

Leading the session was Muzamil Aluma, a Supervisor in Tax Education whose approach stood out for its simplicity and relatability. He broke down complex tax concepts into everyday language, connecting policy to real life experiences.

What was particularly impactful was the explanation of incentives and support mechanisms available to taxpayers, including PWDs. For many in attendance, this was a revelation that taxation was no longer seen as a burden, but as a pathway to personal and national development.

Among those moved by the session was Ededra Zamza, a respected voice in the community. He commended URA’s inclusive approach, noting that such engagements are critical in bridging the gap between institutions and marginalized groups.

“When people understand, they are empowered and they comply willingly,” Zamza said, urging for more outreach efforts across the district.

Beyond information sharing, the event fostered commitment by URA to ensure that one is left behind in Uganda’s journey toward building a strong compliant tax culture.

By Solomon Mukisa