Minister warns URA, UNBS against corruption at borders

The Minister of State for Economic Monitoring, Ms Beatrice Akori Akello, has warned Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) officials at border points against engaging in corruption.

Ms Akello emphasised that corruption results in revenue loss and undermines efforts to eliminate substandard goods in the country.

“URA and UNBS staff deployed at the border points should exhibit high levels of integrity and patriotism while executing their duties to prevent the country from losing revenue,” she said.

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