The Commissioner General of the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), John Musinguzi Rujoki, has provided clarification on the tax body’s position regarding street preachers in Kampala.
However, the issue was raised by a member of the public who questioned whether these preachers, who are known to collect large sums of money from passers-by, could be taxed.
Specifically, the Commissioner General noted that street preaching may be controlled by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and other local authorities, while noise pollution is handled by the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA).
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Furthermore, the issue is alarming to the public, saying that street preachers cause noise pollution.
He clarified that while business income earned by religious institutions—such as revenue from rentals, hotels, schools, and hospitals—is taxable, non-business income, such as offertory, is not. This distinction is crucial to understanding the limits of the URA’s jurisdiction in this matter.
the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), John Musinguzi Rujoki, has provided clarification on the tax body’s position regarding street preachers in Kampala.
Additionally, the issue was raised by a member of the public who questioned whether these preachers, who are known to collect large sums of money from passers-by, could be taxed
In conclusion, Musinguzi explained that while URA’s mandate is to collect tax, the regulation of street preaching and noise pollution falls under different government bodies.
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