By Alex Don
Kampala, Uganda | Finance & Governance Desk – In a landmark move aimed at modernizing public finance management, the Government of Uganda (@GovUganda) has officially implemented the Integrated Revenue Administration System (IRAS) as the single platform for all local revenue collection, starting with the 2025/26 Financial Year.
The directive, issued through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, mandates all Local Government Accounting Officers across the country to comply with the new system, with the goal of improving transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the collection and management of local revenues.
We are now operating under a unified revenue collection system. The use of manual receipts is no longer acceptable. Every district and municipality must adopt IRAS without exception, the Ministry noted in a circular to local authorities.
IRAS, developed in partnership with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and local government bodies, enables digital collection, tracking, and reconciliation of all locally generated revenues—including market dues, trading licenses, property rates, and more. The system integrates with the central Treasury Single Account (TSA), ensuring real-time monitoring and minimizing leakages.
Local government leaders have been sensitized and trained on IRAS implementation, and dedicated support teams are in place to assist districts in transitioning from outdated manual systems.
In the past, the use of manual receipts had opened up loopholes for fraud and underreporting, costing local government billions in lost revenue annually.
Under the new system, taxpayers will receive instant digital receipts, and payments can be made through mobile money, banks, or online platforms, increasing convenience and compliance.
As of July 2025, the government has warned that any accounting officer found collecting local revenue outside the IRAS platform will be held personally liable and subjected to disciplinary action.
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