A statement supported by the secretary general of the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda Joshua Kitakule who described the move as “erroneous” and detriment to the “spiritual nourishment of individuals.”
“These items are not meant for profit; so, it is erroneous to tax them. Prayer books are supposed to strengthen the spiritual nourishment of individuals,” said Kitakule.
But according to URA commissioner general, Ms Doris Akol, the directive to tax the materials had been long overdue.
