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Finally Godfrey Katongole Announced Chairman Uganda National Trader's Alliance (UNATA)Min Kasaija Calls for Unity .

Ssemaganda Moses Hope
By Ssemaganda Moses Hope


Finally Godfrey Katongole Announced Chairman Uganda National Trader's Alliance (UNATA)Min Kasaija Calls for Unity .
Finally Godfrey Katongole Announced Chairman Uganda National Trader's Alliance (UNATA)Min Kasaija Calls for Unity .

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It was great Joy as ugandan Trader's Receive their new Chairperson Mr Godfrey Katongole who has for long Time Served Faithful leader for Kampala Arcade Trader's Association (KATA) for 9 years Since 2016 he has been Pivotal for traders Rights not Only in kampala but also upcountry districts and  now Katongole doubles as Chairperson Uganda National Trader's Alliance (UNATA).


In his message Finance Minister Hon Matia Kasaija 
 called upon the business community and the traders in particular to to pay their fair share of taxes.

"It’s our policy as government to ensure that there is a conducive investment climate  for businesses to thrive," said the Finance Minister.

While Addressing Traders  at the national traders' workshop organised by the Kampala Arcaders Traders Association (KATA) at Grand Imperial hotel in Kampala under the theme: Addressing key challenges and crafting solutions for traders' success"

The Finance Minister said it's from the tax that Gov't gets the required resources to address the pressing challenges faced by the traders and all Ugandans.

"Govt shall not remove taxes but will continue to put in place measures to harmonise the tax policy with the aim of promoting fairness and equity,in addition to ensuring that every sector contributes its fair share to national development," said Kasaija

The Minister appreciated the synergy and spirit of working together amongst themselves. He requested KATA to continue engaging and collaborating with other associations

In his message to ugandan Trader's Mr Katongole Said.
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
I am writing to extend my heartfelt gratitude for the success of our National Traders’ Workshop, held on November 5, 2024, at Grand Imperial Hotel.

 

The workshop was an outstanding success, and I am deeply grateful for the time, effort, and collaboration each of you contributed.


Firstly, my sincere thanks go to the trade leaders from various regions of Uganda. Your active participation and insightful contributions were invaluable to the discussions, and they demonstrated your dedication to fostering unity and progress within the trading community.

 

I also wish to express our profound appreciation to the government agencies that honored us with their presence. Special thanks to the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), Anti-Corruption Unit, Ministry of Trade and others.

Katongole Pledged to be the Bridge between traders and Government create good working Structures that benefit both parties.

 

The Trader's Committee elected as follow

Brenda kiryomwaami coordinator  Buganda region

MwijukaSimon Ssezi , Mbarara Region General Secretary 

Ainomugisha Sharon from Mbarara Region Assistant Publicity 

Kasumba Vincent from Greater Masaka region Vice Chairman Central Region 

Atooko Musa from Fortportal Coordinater Western Region 

Esuudu Francis from Soroti he heads Publicity 

Ayo Jenifer From Gulu Vice Chairman Gulu

Babalanda Patrick from Busoga Region he is Vice Chairman Busoga Region 

Muyanda Emmanuel from Jinja Assistant Secretary 

Kenyana Rose she's from kasese Vice Chairperson for Western 

Oundo Godfrey Ongwabe Cross Boarder he is Coordinator Eastern Region 

Abdul Haddija from Mubende is the Treasurer

 

 

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