Profit before tax dropped by 6% to Shs14.3 billion, reflecting a higher cost of operations which more than offset the increase in revenue.
At the end of 2022, the illicit trade incidence in illicit tax-evaded cigarettes stood at approx. 29%, up from 24% in 2021 despite the efforts in place to curb it." He added: "We acknowledge and appreciate efforts by the Government to fight illicit trade, including seizure of illicit cigarettes by the
Looking ahead, executives said, we reiterate our commitment to our continued contribution to
This includes through partnerships with over 30,000 Ugandan traders in our value chain and remittance of significant tax revenues to the government, which increased by 4% to Shs56.1 billion in 2022."
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