East African Revenue Bodies Raise Red Flag Over Fraud Cases
Commissioner-generals from the region say revenue collection from the East African Community is under threat from increased fraudulent practices.
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Trucks at Kenya's Malaba border point transport goods to Uganda. Volume of trade among East Africa Community states has increased since the establishment of the East African Community Customs Union Protocol (file photo)
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Kenya: County Speaker in Fraud Case Asks for Time to Prepare
Nation, 25 November 2016
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Rwanda: Police Recover Over Rwf410 Million From Tax Evaders
New Times, 24 November 2016
The Police Revenue Protection Unit (RPU) has, in the last four months, recovered over Rwf413 million in taxes that culprits had attempted to evade through various fraudulent means. Read more »
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Somalia: Election 'Rigged, Mired By Fraud'
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Uganda: Minister Urges Accountants to Fight Fraud
Monitor, 14 November 2016
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Tanzania: Social Security Fund Admits Fraud in Giant Sh1.4 Trillion Satellite City Project
Citizen, 27 October 2016
The management of National Social Security Fund (NSSF) admitted before the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that a multibillion joint venture contract to develop… Read more »
