Fighters from Somalia’s Al Shabaab insurgent group attacked a military base on the outskirts of a town in the centre of the country, leading to at least 17 deaths, a resident said.
The attack on Masagawa, about 300 km (190 miles) north of Mogadishu, came days after Al Shabaab attacked a base housing Ugandan forces from an African Union peacekeeping mission in Bulamarer, 130 km (80 miles) southwest of the capital.
“I have seen 17 dead people including the attackers and the attacked. The fighting has moved into the forest. The town is calm now and under government control,” Hussein Nur, a resident of Masagawa, has said.
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Captain Abdullahi Mohamed, a military officer in Masagawa, confirmed the attack and said 12 al Shabaab fighters had died, but he did not know how many troops were dead.
“Fierce fighting went on for hours on the edge of the town. So far, I know we lost soldiers but I have no exact figure. We repulsed al Shabaab and now we are pursuing them in the forest,” Mohamed told Reuters.
The Somalia National Army said on Twitter it had prevented an attack on the town itself, and killed al Shabaab fighters, but did not say how many.
Al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab has been fighting since 2006 to topple Somalia’s central government and establish its own rule based on its strict interpretation of Islamic Sharia law.
It has launched significant attacks against hotels, military bases and government establishments in despite a relatively successful government push back.
The group said in a statement it had killed 73 soldiers in the attack, targeting those who had returned from training in Eritrea.
Al Shabaab tends to give casualty figures in attacks that differ from those issued by the authorities.
SOURCE: RADIO KISMAYO
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Lt Gen Sam Okiding While checking On The Injured UPDF Soldiers
Al-Shabaab, a terrorist group that has maintained war in Somalia prompting African Union to deploy soldiers sourced from different countries under African Union Mission In Somalia (AMISOM) since 2007 and now African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) which is handing over to the Somalia National Army.
Lt Gen Sam Okiding While checking On The Injured UPDF Soldiers
The terrorists ran over an ATMIS base in Buulo-Mareer town approximately 120km south East of the capital Mogadishu, the over 800 terrorists caught the base unaware on Friday last week leaving many UPDF soldiers dead, several injured and scores taken as Captives. The militants issued a statement and claimed the killed 137 UPDF Soldiers and took several as captives.
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President Museveni issued a statement vowing that the terrorists will regret attacking the UPDF base, he however attributed the attack on poor equipment at the base. Museveni also revealed that his UPDF boys panicked something he says might have enabled the terrorists to destroy the base.
Museveni further says UPDF bosses sent soldiers who were not fit for the frontline in Somalia or they were not prepared for the mission, he also lashed at the Americans and Turkish drones for not swinging in time to save the situation.
The UPDF back in Uganda and the ATMIS headquarters in Somalia all remain tight-lipped on the number of causalities, those injured and also those taken as captives by the militants despite calls by relatives of those in Somalia to know the whereabouts of their sons and daughters in Somalia.
In the evening of yesterday, the ATMIS force Commander Lt Gen Sam Okiding visited the injured soldiers who sustained injuries during the attack and wished them quick recovery. These are receiving treatment at the ATMIs level II hospital in the capital Mogadishu.
Okiding commended the injured soldiers for the bravery they exhibit in fighting the Al-Shabaab militants. He also extended his condolence message to the families and relatives of the UPDF soldiers who died during the attack.
#ATMIS Force Commander Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding today visited soldiers injured in the recent attack on Buulo Mareer Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Lower Shabelle region. Lt. Gen. Okiding commended the soldiers for their bravery in fighting off Al-Shabaab militants and wished them… pic.twitter.com/oZL0dx3yn2
UPDF has since sent sent the Commander Land forces Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga on a fact finding mission to Somalia to ascertain how the attack happened and any other information regarding the operations of the UPDF in Somalia. It’s been reported that a curfew has been announced in the areas where Al-Shabaab used to run over the UPDF base in what might come out as the biggest in terms of fatalities ever since Uganda deployed in Somalia in 2007.
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Neymar has reportedly been in touch with Manchester City’s head coach Pep Guardiola amid speculations of an exit from Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
The French outlet L’Equipe reported that Guardiola made a phone call to the Brazilian superstar to probe the footballer’s state of mind ahead of the summer window.
However, the report said a transfer to City remains unlikely as Neymar’s injury proneness at 31 years old has cast doubt over his potential on the pitch.
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Recovering from an ankle ligament surgery, Neymar’s season with the Parisians can be described as morbid, with French pundits and PSG Ultras singling out the star’s performance.
Earlier this month, PSG ultras voiced their anger at the South American outside the club’s headquarters and during matches, reportedly telling Neymar to “get lost.”
Sports pundit Daniel Riolo called out Neymar for his lack of effort, describing his transfer to the club as undeserved for the Parisians despite scoring 18 times in 29 games this season.
“[Neymar] had half a good season because he was preparing for the World Cup. He was just in training,” the French journalist said at the beginning of the year.
“Do we realize that Neymar, in terms of recruitment and salary, is the biggest flop in the history of football? I can’t think of a bigger flop for what it cost, it’s horrible.”
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In the realm of employment and business relationships, it is important to understand the distinction between a “Contract of Service” and a “Contract for Service”. These are two different types of agreements that govern the legal relationship between parties involved. In this article, we will delve into the definitions, characteristics, and implications of each contract type to provide a clearer understanding of their significance.
JOSHUA KATO
Contract of Service.
A Contract of Service, also known as an employment contract, is an agreement between an employer and an employee. It establishes an employer-employee relationship where the employee agrees to provide personal services under the control and direction of the employer. The employer has the right to determine the work to be done, how it should be done, and the tools or equipment to be used. This type of contract typically involves a degree of subordination on the part of the employee.
Major characteristics of a Contract of Service Include
Control and Direction: The employer exercises control and supervision over the employee, providing instructions and guidance in performing the assigned tasks.
Personal Service: The employee is expected to personally perform the agreed-upon work and cannot readily delegate it to someone else.
Employer’s Responsibilities: The employer assumes certain obligations, such as providing a safe working environment, paying wages, and offering benefits in compliance with labor laws.
Termination: The termination of a Contract of Service may involve specific notice periods, severance pay, or other legal considerations, as governed by employment laws.
Contract for Service
A Contract for Service, often referred to as an independent contractor agreement or a consultancy agreement, is a legally binding agreement between a service provider (contractor) and a client (principal). It engages a contractor to perform a specific task or provide a service, but they retain control over how the work is carried out.
Characteristics of a Contract for Service
Independent Work: The contractor has autonomy and control over the methods, tools, and timelines required to complete the agreed-upon task.
Service-Based Agreement: The focus is on the results or outcome of the work, rather than the direct control exercised by the client.
Payment and Obligations: The contractor is responsible for their own tax obligations, insurance, and other business-related expenses. Payment is typically made upon completion of the task or as per the agreed-upon terms.
Non-employee Status: Independent contractors are not considered employees of the client and are not entitled to the same benefits or protections under labor laws.
How important is it to know the difference?
Distinguishing between a Contract of Service and a Contract for Service will help you determines the rights, obligations, and legal responsibilities of the parties involved. Misclassification of a worker’s status can lead to potential legal issues, such as claims for employment benefits or disputes over tax liabilities. Properly categorizing the relationship between parties helps ensure compliance with tax and labor laws and provides clarity regarding the rights and obligations of both parties.
The tax implications of a Contract of Service (employment contract) and a Contract for Service (independent contractor agreement) can differ based on the classification of the worker and the applicable tax laws in a particular jurisdiction. Here are some general tax considerations for each contract type.
Contract of Service (Employment Contract).
Income Tax Withholding. When an individual is engaged under a Contract of Service as an employee, the employer is typically responsible for withholding income tax from the employee’s wages. The employer deducts the appropriate tax amount from the employee’s salary and remits it to the tax authorities on their behalf.
Social Security Contributions. Here in Uganda, both the employer and the employee are required to make contributions to the National Social Security Fund. These contributions are calculated on the basis of 5% from the employee’s salary and the employer also contributes 10% of the gross pay towards the scheme in favor of the employee. The 5% deduction of the employee’s salary is deducted by the employer before issuing the net pay.
Payroll Taxes. Any additional benefit that accrues to the employee has to pass through the payroll and subjected to tax if any.
Benefits and Allowances. Employees may receive various benefits and allowances, such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, or transportation allowances. The tax treatment of these benefits can vary, and some may be subject to specific tax rules or exemptions.
Contract for Service (Independent Contractor Agreement)
Income Tax: This tax is paid on the profits or earnings generated from self-employed activities. The income tax rates for individuals vary based on income brackets, as determined by the URA. It’s important for contractors to keep records of income and expenses to accurately calculate taxable income.
Local Service Tax: Local governments in Uganda impose a local service tax on individuals engaged in specific service-oriented businesses, including independent contractors. The tax rate and specific requirements vary.
Value Added Tax (VAT): If an independent contractor’s annual turnover from taxable supplies exceeds 150m as set by the URA, you’ll be required to register for VAT. VAT is a consumption tax levied on the value added at each stage of the supply chain. Contractors registered for VAT shall collect VAT on taxable sales and remit it to the tax authorities, while also being eligible to claim for VAT where input VAT credits exceed output VAT paid on business-related purchases.
Pay As You Earn (PAYE): When an independent contractor hires employees to assist with their business operations, they are required to deduct Pay As You Earn (PAYE) from their employees’ salaries. PAYE is an income tax withholding system for employees, and the contractor is responsible for remitting the deducted tax to the URA on behalf of the employees.
Local Government Taxes: In addition to national taxes, local government authorities may impose various taxes, licenses, or fees on independent contractors operating. These can include trade licenses, property taxes, signage fees, and other local levies specific to the area where the contractor conducts their business.
The writer is a chartered tax Accountant and Advisor.
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In a video that made rounds on social media the other day, Singer Pallaso was seen teasing and beating ‘sitya Danger’ hit maker Allien Skin over what was said as disrespect.
This kept music lovers wondering why Pallaso who is staging his first concert dubbed “love Fest’ scheduled for 9th June 2023 at Lugogo cricket oval would beat a man (Allien Skin0 known of his no nonsense character as he’s thumped many.
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It’s said that after the scuffle police swung into action and arrested Allien Skin but would later jump off the police pick up and disappear in thin air.
Singer Palaso has now come out to apologize for beating up his fellow artiste Allien Skin who had vowed that the “Bega bega” would heavily pay back if he gets to land on him physically.
Hello my dear fans. I am sorry I lost my temper last night. So many events transpired off record and I’ve been under a lot of pressure at work, but that’s no excuse for my behavior. I love you and will try harder not to mishandle my frustrations next time. I am very sad and I am…
In the news this morning, Kampala metropolitan police and Kajjansi police division are investigating circumstances under which a city lawyer identified as Mukisa Ronnie 45 years was gunned down by an unknown assailant at his home. The deceased was working at IPC advocates at Namanda plaza in Kampala
According to KMP deputy police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigire, the incident happened on the night of 30th May 2023 at around 11pm at Wakiti-kubilongo in Ndejje, Makindye Sabagabo.
Preliminary information so far available indicate that the deceased would always return home late but this time round he came back home at exactly 11pm driving his Blue Subaru blue Legacy reg number UBJ 006K. He would later proceed to go close the gate and this is when he met his death.
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Police says eye witnesses have revealed that unidentified individual was seen shooting at the deceased before he briefly withdrew but would later return to continue shooting him multiple times at close range in the head.
The assailant quickly fled the scene and escaped using a waiting motorcycle, police rushed to scene and recovered bullet catridges and subsequently conveyed of Mukisa to Mulago mortuary for postmortem as investigations into the murder continue.
This comes at a time when the country has registered several murders by shooting, this month alone, minister Charles Okello Engola was shot dead by his bodyguard private Wilson Sabiiti who also later killed himself, blogger Isma Olaxess was gunned down in Kyanja, SP Ivan Wabwire shot dead a money lender at Raja Chambers identified as Utam Bandhari an Indian National.
Days later a Security guard shot his colleague in Wandegeya, another security guard shot his colleague in Tororo, later a police officer killed a UPDF soldier in Mbarara, another security guard killed himself at Mukwasi house in Kampala, a police officer shot at a UCU student in Mukono who survived with serious injuries.
just last week, a police officer in Kasanda shot at his boss who survived but also killed himself, a police guard attached to parliament who guards FUFA president Moses Magogo shot a man he suspected to be eloping with his wife in Soroti among other murders.
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The Directorate of Crime Intelligence, in coordination with KMP and Mukono police, carried out an intelligence led operation on the 24.05.2023, and cracked down an organized criminal gang, that had specialized in the vandalism and theft of spare parts from long distance trucks, lorries and trailers that are parked alongside the road, fuel stations, other parking lots and in vulnerable locations.
Under the pretext of repairing a broken-down truck, they end up removing the spare parts, especially the diff and axles, on parked trucks along the Mukono Jinja highway. The crackdown operation covered areas of Bugembe, Katwe and Nakanyonyi in Jinja City, where an assortment of suspected stolen spare parts were recovered. So far 5 suspects have been arrested and these include; Sendagire Muhammad, Matege Dan, Mukasa Robert, Muhindo Joseph and Jagwe Arthur. A serious manhunt for other members of the criminal gang is ongoing.
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A search at their known promises, led to the successful recovery of 58 axles, 02 diffs and 2 gear boxes, that were stolen from 6 trucks. These include a Fuso registration number UBJ 370H, that was parked at Best Petrol station Mbalala, Fuso registration number UBE 952Y that was parked at Igar Petrol station, Mukono, Fuso registration number UBG 249X, that was parked at Meru Petrol station in Mbalala, Fuso registration number UBH 896L that was parked in Mbalala, Fuso registration number UAL 761Z that was parked at Lake Oil Namataba and Isuzu forward registration number UBE 824S that was parked at Magnon Petrol station in Lugazi.
The arrests of the suspects demonstrate our resolve as the police, to rid the transport industry of criminality. We want our drivers/motorists to feel safe on the roads. As we intensify our roads policing through targeted patrols, we also urge all drivers of trucks and lorries to always ensure they park in well-lit and secured areas, and if possible, to leave some space between their trucks when they park. It not only prevents accidental damage, but it also means thieves or vandals are more likely to be seen. We want to reassure those affected that we have the right suspects, who are being processed for further court action.
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One Of The None Functioning Water Systems In Lorengedwat Sub-County in Nabilatuk District- PHOTO BY STEVEN ARIONG
NABILATUK: A total of 70,000 people of Lorengedwat, Natapar Arengan and Juju in Nabilatuk district have asked for investigations into the failed water systems that has made several households in the district share water sources with animals.
In the financial year 2020- 2021, the ministry of water and environment released about Shs2billion to Nabilatuk district to construct clean piped water for four trading centers however, all the four systems have failed to work.
One Of The None Functioning Water Systems In Lorengedwat Sub-County in Nabilatuk District- PHOTO BY STEVEN ARIONG
The systems are located in areas such as Lorengedwat sub county, Natapar Arengan, Natapar Akwanga and Nabilatuk town council.
A visit by this website to one of the sites in Lorengedwat, noted that armed cattle rustlers now take advantage of the built tank where they climb up and enter inside the tank hiding as they do survey for where to go and raid.
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Peter Lokut a resident of Lorengedwat sub county says the water tank in the area is just a monument adding that it had never worked ever since it was installed.
“Let the state house Anti-corruption unit come and check on this water project, because we are aware money was eaten up”- Lokut suggests
Paul Lokol the district chairperson Nabilatuk district says it was shocking to notice that all the four sites are not working.
“I have asked the district water officer what is happening but am not getting answer”-Lokol reveals
On his part while speaking to this publication, Micheal Lokiru the district water officer says some of the sites were vandalized by locals especially in Natapar Arengan.
“We were supposed to have repaired all these systems but we don’t have money”-Lokiru reveals.
While Rose Tebakol from Natapar Arengan says she’s one of the water user committee of the project but she has never seen any drop of water ever since it was constructed and completed two years down the road.
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Know your statutory rights and obligations as a taxpayer as we welcome the new financial year!
By Joshua Kato.
As we come to the close of financial year 2022/2023 and welcoming the new financial year, it is key to note that tax compliance is a major factor affecting tax revenues. To determine the level of compliance of taxpayers in meeting their tax obligations can majorly be seen from the URA’s achievement of set revenue targets.
JOSHUA KATO
The Ugandan economy cannot realize a prosperous society without payment of taxes. Many national development is still lacking, even public facilities such as health centers, roads, village and local council offices and other public institutions that need to be repaired.
A few weeks ago, Ugandans on social media platforms started an exhibition of the ailing issues in service delivery beginning with the roads, where they showcased potholes in Uganda’s finest Kampala city and its suburbs, they went on to the health sector and their exhibition is ongoing.
Society seems un-satisfied with the government’s policy in terms of national development. The condition is influenced by so many factors among which disobedience of the taxpayers in the community to pay taxes, a state income tax that in turn gets back to the community in form of public facilities. Many people are still unaware about this. There is therefore need for society to know the role of tax knowledge correctly which is very important for the progress of the economy of Uganda.
Taxation has a variety of laws that have been set in legislation through Acts of the Parliament. Every taxpayer is required to understand all the rules and applicable taxes. Not all tax payers have full access to information.
The URA has done a great job in sensitizing the public about taxes through their programs, and this explains reasons why there is a slight increase in number of registered taxpayers in Uganda because of public awareness and the tax benefits of ownership of Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).
Uganda follows the self-assessment tax system where by taxpayers, guided by the existing tax laws, determine the taxes due to the URA, proceed to file the relevant returns and make payments where applicable.
Responsibility is shifted to the taxpayer for proper accounting, assessment and payment of their tax liability with limited or no intervention by tax officials. The URA may occasionally carry-out compliance checks to make sure a specific tax return or claim is correct.
I would like to briefly educate you about your rights and obligations as a tax-payer whether you are an individual, or a company.
The Right to Be Informed
As a taxpayer, it is your right to know what you need to do to comply with tax laws. You are entitled to clear explanations of the law and URA procedures in all tax forms, instructions, publications, notices, and correspondence. For example, you receive a notice fully or partially disallowing your refund claim, including a refund you claim on your income tax, VAT return, it must explain the specific reasons why the claim is being disallowed.
The Right to Pay No More than the Correct Amount of Tax
You have a right to pay only the amount of tax legally due and to have the URA apply all tax payments properly. If the URA is proposing to adjust the amount of tax you owe, you will typically be sent a notice which informs you of the proposed change. This notice provides you with a right to challenge the proposed adjustment through objections, the Tax Appeals Tribunal and Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, the High Court, and Court of Appeal.
The Right to Quality Service
As a taxpayer, it’s your right to receive prompt, courteous, and professional assistance from the URA. You have a right be spoken to in a way you can easily understand, to receive clear and understandable communications from the URA officers. There is a suggestions box at the URA for you to file complaints about inadequate service.
The Right to Challenge the URA’s Position and Be Heard
Taxpayers have the right to challenge decisions of the commissioner by raising objections and provide additional documentation in response to formal URA actions. A dispute may arise where the URA, through the commissioner, issues a taxpayer with an additional assessment.
Where the Commissioner makes an additional assessment, the Commissioner is required to serve the taxpayer with a notice of assessment and a decision notice can be any one of the following:
An assessment or amendment to an assessment;
A penalty notice if a penalty is due;
A letter setting out the final position.
A taxpayer who is dissatisfied with an assessment may lodge an online objection with reasons to the Commissioner within 45 days after being served with a notice of assessment.
Upon submission of the objection to the assessment, the Commissioner is required by law to issue an objection decision within a period of 90 days from the date of receipt of the objection. Should the objection decision not be served within 90 days, then the taxpayer objecting may by notice in writing to the Commissioner, choose to treat the Commissioner as having decided to allow the objection.
The Right to Appeal an URA Decision in an Independent Forum.
As a taxpayer, if you are not satisfied with the objection decision of the Commissioner, you can lodge an application with the Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT), within 30 days from receipt of the decision. The Tribunal was set up by an Act of Parliament as a specialized court to provide taxpayers with easily accessible, efficient and independent arbitration in tax disputes with URA.
The Right to Privacy
The URA in its inquiry, examination, or enforcement action must comply with the law and not be intrusive than needed, to respect with all due process rights to the taxpayer. The URA cannot levy any of your personal property in any situations before it sends you a notice of demand or while you have a request for a payment plan pending.
The Right to Confidentiality
You have the right to expect that any information you provide to the URA will not be disclosed unless authorized by you or by law. Therefore your information must be safe from disclosure to third parties.
The Right to a Fair and Just Tax System
Taxpayers have the right to expect the tax system to consider facts and cURAumstances that might affect their underlying liabilities, ability to pay, or ability to provide information timely. Taxpayers through the Tax procedures code (amendment) bill, 2023 under “40D Waiver of interest on payment of principal tax
The Commissioner shall waive the payment of interest and the penalty by a taxpayer, where the taxpayer voluntarily pays the principal tax outstanding at 30th June, 2023, by 31st December, 2023. This is a good one for a taxpayer who would wish to clear and reconcile their ledgers with the URA.
Much as you have your rights as a tax payer, you have obligations that you must fulfill as a good citizen of Uganda to enable government do its role of service delivery. Among the many obligations you have, I explain a few below for your attention.
The obligation to file and pay taxes on time
Just like all tax systems around the world, you are required to pay your taxes on time. Late payment of government taxes expose your business to risks, being listed and monitored as a high risk tax payer, penalties, and interests that come thereof. Note there are monthly taxes like VAT, PAYE, NSSF WHT where all taxable persons are required to file a return for every tax period within 15 days after the end of the month.
The obligation to keep records
You are supposed to furnish returns based on accurate information to the revenue authority. As a taxpayer you should keep reasonable periodic records of your financial transactions. Such records help the revenue authority to verify that the information provided is accurate.
A side benefit is that record keeping also makes good business sense and will enable you in financial planning and decision making, increasing their likelihood of success. The URA has assisted in this with the introduction of EFRIS which is now used from small, medium to large business taxpayers. Failure to keep records comes with a huge penalty that may cripple your business.
The obligation to be honest
You are supposed to embrace honesty in your tax dealings and transactions. Suppose most taxpayers did not pay their taxes, the tax system would be placed under a severe compliance strain and GoU wouldn’t have be unable to finance the expenditures as voted for by the citizens. Taxpayer honesty is fundamental to the operation of tax system. Failure to exhibit honesty gives the URA investigatory powers with penalties and sanctions in place to cater for instances where there is non-compliance.
The obligation to be co-operative
Modern tax systems world-over function effectively where there is a high degree of voluntary compliance, keeping the need for enforcement activity at a minimum. Co-operation of taxpayers allows the government to run the taxation system at a relatively low cost and minimizes unnecessary intrusion into taxpayer affairs by the URA and those of third parties.
The obligation to provide accurate information and documents on time
The URA uses information provided by taxpayers to identify the taxpayer and their address and to account for taxes paid or payable. Thus, as a taxpayer you should provide accurate information to revenue authorities.
The tax procedures code (amendment) bill, 2023 provides for taxpayers providing the required information to the URA for conflict resolution before going to the Alternative dispute resolution procedures. Taxpayers must be therefore keen with information provided, and should be provided at the needed time.
Have you been part of the unaware group of taxpayers who didn’t know their rights and obligations? The right time to start is now! In the tax system, taxpayers must obey the tax laws. There’s an important legal principle that says “ignorance of the law is no excuse.” You can’t defend your actions by arguing you didn’t know they were illegal, even if you honestly did not realize you were breaking the law.
The writer is a Chartered Tax Accountant
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It is gratifying to learn that President Tibuhaburwa Museveni has signed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023 into law. I support Hon. Asuman Basalirwa’s advice to Government that to offset the effects of countries that approve of Homosexuality retaliating with reduction of Foreign Aid (which is actually robbery from the poor by the rich because far more money flows out than comes in as as foreign aid) that:
1. We rethink the current over expenditure or wastage of public money on non-essential sectors and activities, and instead redirect the money into education, health and other essential sectors and activities. This is possible.
2. That Government considers making the Arab world as the alternative source of foreign funding of its programmes, projects and strategies in development.
Of course human rights organisations and those who support or practice homosexuality will go to Court, perhaps not to overturn the law. But they will have to prove that homosexuality is a human right and not a human wrong.
The West would not accept if our popular practice of polygamy was imposed on its people, but it finds it befitting to impose homosexuality in African countries 8n general and Ugandà in particular.
We can say this 8s 4he new imperialism of influencing our countries by interfering with natural sexuality via homosexuality. It is terminal seeds, which cannot recycle life but terminate reproduction.
Indeed homosexuality is an antithesis of human reproduction since it is hinged on anal sex (among males mainly) and women acting as man and wife. Unfortunately increasingly adult homosexuals are turning to the youth and very young children to quench their homosexual desires.
For God and my Country.
The writer is a Ugandan scientist and environmentalist
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