YTJN has, for the past three days, participated in a capacity-building session for members under the Tax Justice Alliance Uganda umbrella and key stakeholders to explore the real revenue potential of Uganda’s mining sector. Represented by Programs Officer Mr. Jon Kafuko, YTJN; ✅examined the legal and regulatory gaps affecting revenue collection, ✅traced the collections and what has been lost from 2020/21 to 2024/25, and ✅assessed the true cost of tax expenditures granted to mining companies. The gathering also focused on mineral beneficiation and value addition in line with the African Mining Vision and Uganda’s Ten-Fold Growth Strategy, because extraction without transformation does not build economies. Tax justice in mining involves #transparency, #accountability, and optimizing domestic resources for development. Young people need to understand the numbers. Youth must question the incentives. Youth should shape the policy conversation. #DRMProgramme #Youth4TaxJustice

🌍🌡️ “Climate change is no longer a distant threat. It's really a reality. It's undermining livelihoods. It's undermining economic stability.” Insights from our Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on DRM 🌱📊 🔗 Find out more: url-shortener.me/5J9Y #DRMProgramme #TaxJusticeEAC @DiakoniaAfrica @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @URAuganda @mofpedU @IST_Uganda @Accu_Ug @TIKenya @The_KingBird @AFRODAD2011 @IATI_aid @SKidwingira @ElliotOrizaarwa @africanngos @TaxJusticeNet @GA4TJ @EA_Bunge @tiuganda1 @ZIMCODD1 @mtic_uganda @OxfaminUganda @taxalliance_ug

Domestic resource mobilisation is fundamentally a governance and political issue. Tax policy and legislation are shaped by competing interests, making it critical to build institutional and civic capacity to confront these dynamics and protect the public interest. 🎥 Watch the full Dialogue 👉 youtube.com/live/Zr2uKTj1psM… #DRMProgramme #TaxJusticeEAC @DiakoniaAfrica @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @URAuganda @mofpedU @IST_Uganda @Accu_Ug @TIKenya @The_KingBird @AFRODAD2011 @IATI_aid @SKidwingira @ElliotOrizaarwa @africanngos @TaxJusticeNet @GA4TJ @EA_Bunge @tiuganda1 @ZIMCODD1 @mtic_uganda @OxfaminUganda @taxalliance_ug

Africa loses hundreds of billions in revenue every year through profit shifting, wealth concealment, and illicit financial flows. These losses weaken public services and place a heavier unpaid care burden on women. Tackling leakages is critical for inclusive development. 🎥 Watch the full Dialogue 👉 youtube.com/live/Zr2uKTj1psM… #DRMProgramme #TaxJusticeEAC @DiakoniaAfrica @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @URAuganda @mofpedU @IST_Uganda @Accu_Ug @TIKenya @The_KingBird @AFRODAD2011 @IATI_aid @SKidwingira @ElliotOrizaarwa @africanngos @TaxJusticeNet @GA4TJ @EA_Bunge @tiuganda1 @ZIMCODD1 @mtic_uganda @OxfaminUganda @taxalliance_ug

Across Uganda and the region, Domestic Resource Mobilisation remains heavily reliant on indirect taxes, while tax expenditures continue to erode the same revenues governments seek to collect. Addressing these leakages is critical if Africa is to sustainably finance its development priorities. 🎥 Watch the full Dialogue 👉 youtube.com/live/Zr2uKTj1psM… #DRMProgramme #TaxJusticeEAC @DiakoniaAfrica @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @URAuganda @mofpedU @IST_Uganda @Accu_Ug @TIKenya @The_KingBird @AFRODAD2011 @IATI_aid @SKidwingira @ElliotOrizaarwa @africanngos @TaxJusticeNet @GA4TJ @EA_Bunge @tiuganda1 @ZIMCODD1 @mtic_uganda @OxfaminUganda @taxalliance_ug

🔴 We are LIVE now! Join SEATINI’s Multistakeholder Dialogue on Domestic Resource Mobilisation as we discuss financing climate interventions towards a just and equitable society. ▶️ Zoom (register & join): us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… 📺 YouTube Live: youtube.com/live/vxWYOS36DoU… 🐦 X (Twitter): @SEATINIUGANDA #DRMProgramme #TaxJusticeUg @OxfaminUganda @taxalliance_ug @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @URAuganda @mofpedU @IST_Uganda @Accu_Ug @TIKenya @The_KingBird @AFRODAD2011 @IATI_aid @SKidwingira @ElliotOrizaarwa @africanngos @TaxJusticeNet @GA4TJ @EA_Bunge @tiuganda1 @ZIMCODD1 @mtic_uganda @OxfaminUganda @DiakoniaAfrica

TOMORROW | Join us LIVE SEATINI, with support from @OxfaminUganda, convenes a Multistakeholder Dialogue on Domestic Resource Mobilisation under the theme: Enhancing domestic revenue mobilisation to finance climate interventions towards a just and equitable society. 👉 Register to join live: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… 🕘 Don’t miss the conversation on climate finance, debt, and fiscal justice. #DRMProgramme #TaxJusticeUg @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @URAuganda @mofpedU @IST_Uganda @Accu_Ug @TIKenya @The_KingBird @AFRODAD2011 @IATI_aid @SKidwingira @ElliotOrizaarwa @africanngos @TaxJusticeNet @GA4TJ @EA_Bunge @tiuganda1 @ZIMCODD1 @mtic_uganda @OxfaminUganda @taxalliance_ug

Domestic Resource Mobilisation is central to regional integration and Africa’s long-term development. Without strong and sustainable financing, ambitions around infrastructure, industrialisation, and youth employment will remain out of reach. Financing our own development is key. 🎥 Watch the full Dialogue 👉 youtube.com/live/Zr2uKTj1psM… #DRMProgramme #TaxJusticeEAC @DiakoniaAfrica @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @URAuganda @mofpedU @IST_Uganda @Accu_Ug @TIKenya @The_KingBird @AFRODAD2011 @IATI_aid @SKidwingira @ElliotOrizaarwa @africanngos @TaxJusticeNet @GA4TJ @EA_Bunge @tiuganda1 @ZIMCODD1 @mtic_uganda @OxfaminUganda @taxalliance_ug

Domestic Resource Mobilisation is no longer just one option for financing development, it is the foundation. As external funding shrinks, strengthening how we raise and manage our own resources becomes critical for sustainable growth and public service delivery. 🎥 Watch the full Dialogue 👉 youtube.com/live/Zr2uKTj1psM… #DRMProgramme #TaxJusticeEAC @DiakoniaAfrica @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @URAuganda @mofpedU @IST_Uganda @Accu_Ug @TIKenya @The_KingBird @AFRODAD2011 @IATI_aid @SKidwingira @ElliotOrizaarwa @africanngos @TaxJusticeNet @GA4TJ @EA_Bunge @tiuganda1 @ZIMCODD1 @mtic_uganda @OxfaminUganda @taxalliance_ug

Dr. YungongTheophilus Jong, (AFRODAD’s acting Executive Director), states that when climate disasters intensify, governments are forced to borrow to rebuild, and as debt burdens grow, the fiscal room to invest in adaptation and resilience and to meet other development needs tends to shrink. This vicious cycle is what compels us to think innovatively about how Africa can finance its development sustainably without deepening its dependence on borrowing. #AfricaEconomicJustice #Environmentaltax #DRMProgramme

Today, AFRODAD is convening a validation meeting for our Research Paper on Environmental Taxation and its implications on Domestic Resource Mobilisation (DRM). If we cannot sustain the environment, we cannot sustain DRM. #Environmentaltax #DRMProgramme

🎥 HIGHLIGHTS | Regional Dialogue on Domestic Resource Mobilisation in the EAC Our two-day dialogue brought together policymakers, CSOs, regional bodies and experts to unpack how the EAC can strengthen Domestic Resource Mobilisation through reformed global financial architecture, effective public investment management, and fairer, progressive tax systems. From tax harmonisation gaps to rising debt vulnerabilities, the discussions reaffirmed the urgent need for coordinated regional action and a just global financial system that works for Africa. 📌 Watch the highlight video and relive the key insights and reflections. #DRMProgramme #TaxJusticeEAC @DiakoniaAfrica @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @URAuganda @mofpedU @IST_Uganda @Accu_Ug @TIKenya @The_KingBird @AFRODAD2011 @IATI_aid @SKidwingira @ElliotOrizaarwa @africanngos @TaxJusticeNet @GA4TJ @EA_Bunge @tiuganda1 @ZIMCODD1 @mtic_uganda @OxfaminUganda @taxalliance_ug

🌍 The Regional Dialogue on Domestic Resource Mobilisation in the EAC has concluded successfully! Over two impactful days in Uganda, we united to tackle urgent issues of rising debt, fair taxation, credit rating reforms, and strengthening public financial management across the region. 💡 Key highlights from the dialogue: • Advancing a coordinated EAC position on global financial reforms • Strengthening domestic resource mobilisation for sustainable development • Addressing debt distress and the impact of credit rating agencies • Enhancing transparency, accountability, and PFM systems 🙏 A heartfelt thank you to all participants, partners, @DiakoniaAfrica, and stakeholders for your valuable insights and contributions. Together, we can build sustainable and equitable financial systems for the EAC. 🌟 #DRMProgramme #TaxJusticeEAC @DiakoniaAfrica @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @URAuganda @mofpedU @IST_Uganda @Accu_Ug @TIKenya @The_KingBird @AFRODAD2011 @IATI_aid @SKidwingira @ElliotOrizaarwa @africanngos @TaxJusticeNet @GA4TJ @EA_Bunge @tiuganda1 @ZIMCODD1 @mtic_uganda @OxfaminUganda @taxalliance_ug

Citizens are ready to participate in production, but they cannot work alone. Leaders must rebuild public trust by managing resources responsibly, promoting transparency, and ensuring that every shilling serves the people not individuals. — Hon. Kibalya Henry, Member of Parliament #DRMProgramme #TaxJusticeEAC @DiakoniaAfrica @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @URAuganda @mofpedU @IST_Uganda @Accu_Ug @TIKenya @The_KingBird @AFRODAD2011 @IATI_aid @SKidwingira @ElliotOrizaarwa @africanngos @TaxJusticeNet @GA4TJ @EA_Bunge @tiuganda1 @ZIMCODD1 @mtic_uganda @OxfaminUganda @taxalliance_ug

The national budget keeps expanding beyond what we collect, pushing us into unsustainable borrowing. When loans serve personal interests rather than national priorities, we undermine growth and deepen the debt crisis — Hon. Kibalya Henry, Member of Parliament #DRMProgramme #TaxJusticeEAC @DiakoniaAfrica @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @URAuganda @mofpedU @IST_Uganda @Accu_Ug @TIKenya @The_KingBird @AFRODAD2011 @IATI_aid @SKidwingira @ElliotOrizaarwa @africanngos @TaxJusticeNet @GA4TJ @EA_Bunge @tiuganda1 @ZIMCODD1 @mtic_uganda @OxfaminUganda @taxalliance_ug

It is unacceptable that government continues to bail out wealthy individuals who fail to contribute to national production, while communities lack basic services. Our economic policies must stop favouring the privileged at the expense of the majority — Hon. Kibalya Henry, Member of Parliament #DRMProgramme #TaxJusticeEAC @DiakoniaAfrica @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @URAuganda @mofpedU @IST_Uganda @Accu_Ug @TIKenya @The_KingBird @AFRODAD2011 @IATI_aid @SKidwingira @ElliotOrizaarwa @africanngos @TaxJusticeNet @GA4TJ @EA_Bunge @tiuganda1 @ZIMCODD1 @mtic_uganda @OxfaminUganda @taxalliance_ug

We have highly capable policymakers and parliamentarians, but capacity means nothing without the right priorities. Our biggest challenge is aligning decisions with the needs of citizens instead of political convenience or external pressure. — Hon. Kibalya Henry, Member of Parliament #DRMProgramme #TaxJusticeEAC @DiakoniaAfrica @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @URAuganda @mofpedU @IST_Uganda @Accu_Ug @TIKenya @The_KingBird @AFRODAD2011 @IATI_aid @SKidwingira @ElliotOrizaarwa @africanngos @TaxJusticeNet @GA4TJ @EA_Bunge @tiuganda1 @ZIMCODD1 @mtic_uganda @OxfaminUganda @taxalliance_ug

Uganda once had the capacity to lend money to other countries, yet today many of those economies have grown beyond us. The missing link, as he noted, lies in how we mobilize domestic resources—through progressive taxation that stimulates production and expands the tax base without burdening citizens. — Hon. Kibalya Henry, Member of Parliament #DRMProgramme #TaxJusticeEAC @DiakoniaAfrica @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @URAuganda @mofpedU @IST_Uganda @Accu_Ug @TIKenya @The_KingBird @AFRODAD2011 @IATI_aid @SKidwingira @ElliotOrizaarwa @africanngos @TaxJusticeNet @GA4TJ @EA_Bunge @tiuganda1 @ZIMCODD1 @mtic_uganda @OxfaminUganda @taxalliance_ug

📢 The press briefing wraps up! Africa’s progress depends on strong institutions 🏛️, fair taxation 💰, and accountability ✅. Using domestic resources wisely is key to better services 🏥🏫, fighting corruption 🚫, and building a future for all 🌍✨. #DRMProgramme #TaxJusticeEAC @DiakoniaAfrica @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @URAuganda @mofpedU @IST_Uganda @Accu_Ug @TIKenya @The_KingBird @AFRODAD2011 @IATI_aid @SKidwingira @ElliotOrizaarwa @africanngos @TaxJusticeNet @GA4TJ @EA_Bunge @tiuganda1 @ZIMCODD1 @mtic_uganda @OxfaminUganda @taxalliance_ug

Effective domestic resource mobilization is essential for delivering public services. Africa loses over $50 billion annually to illicit financial flows, with Uganda alone losing over $500 million. Strong parliamentary oversight ensures accountability and transparency in resource management. — Mr. Oluma Kennedy, Coordinator, UPNIFFT #DRMProgramme #TaxJusticeEAC @DiakoniaAfrica @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @URAuganda @mofpedU @IST_Uganda @Accu_Ug @TIKenya @The_KingBird @AFRODAD2011 @IATI_aid @SKidwingira @ElliotOrizaarwa @africanngos @TaxJusticeNet @GA4TJ @EA_Bunge @tiuganda1 @ZIMCODD1 @mtic_uganda @OxfaminUganda @taxalliance_ug