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Finance ministry asks Parliament to approve Shs27.78bn tax remissions for two private firms

Policy & Legislation Single source Uganda (national) 13 Aug 2026 Severity: 1/5

State Minister for Planning Amos Lugoloobi asked Parliament's Finance Committee to approve tax remissions of Shs8.92 billion for Fresh Cuts Uganda Limited and Shs18.86 billion for New Plan Uganda, citing the firms' financial distress. Several MPs questioned the public benefit and New Plan's tax compliance history, and the committee was preparing a report for the House.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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