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Uganda Unifies NIN and TIN | Uganda News
Uganda’s government is merging your NIN with your TIN—your ID number will now also be your tax ID—to crack down on unpaid taxes and reduce reliance on foreign debt. While the move aims to streamline revenue collection and boost local contributions, it’s sparking serious privacy concerns, especially after the Constitutional Court affirmed citizens’ right to protect financial data from unwarranted access. The tax authority, URA, faces mounting legal challenges and public skepticism as it tightens its grip, raising questions about whether copying Western systems fits Uganda’s unique cultural and…
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