Doris Akol @DDorisAkol Twitter profile

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

4 months

Nalongo munange!?🤪 @BanageSarah

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

4 years

See my latest policy advisory on business continuity after the COVID-19 Lockdown.

The case for federalism in Uganda: Part I

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

2 years

Tribute to Mr Muhakanizi. I will never forget that surprise phone call, when after a particularly difficult financial year with a tenous target, we hit and surpassed the target. PSST called and said "Thank you, well done gal"...in his words, it was a long time since MoF had

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Doris Akol

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There is a fraudster on the loose using email dorisakol8 @gmail .com to con people promising them jobs in @URAuganda in exchange for money. @URA_CG and your security team plus @AntiGraft_SH please take it up.

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Doris Akol

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4 years

Join the Women in Tax Conversation as we engage and speak about pertinent Policy and Research issues around Tax in Africa.

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Doris Akol

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4 years

Our efforts have been globally recognized. Kudos @URAuganda .

OECD Tax

@OECDtax

4 years

🇺🇬 @URAuganda identified nearly USD2⃣6⃣ million in additional revenue due to increased exchange of information requests. Discover #Uganda 's other key achievements in #taxtransparency and #EOI in our 🆕 #tax4dev case study ➡️

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Doris Akol

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4 years

Will shortly deliver the commencement address at @CavendishUg virtual 9th Graduation ceremony happening now at SRM. Congratulations to all the graduands. Hongera sana.

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

2 years

closed off a f/y with surplus funds left over in the UCF to start the next f/y. It was a great acknowledgement coming from one whose praise was rare. Rest in peace Mr Muhakanizi. You were a great support for @URAuganda . May God embrace you. Sincere condolences to the family.

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

3 years

Honoured yet excited to feature in the IMF Gender and Revenue Administration Podcast Series. Shared this space with other eminent #womenintax . Podcast airs starting 30 June. @ICTDTax @RhiannonCM

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Doris Akol

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1 year

Brilliant minds. #womenintax Progress in the development of an African voice on the global tax agenda. Thanks in large measure to @ATAFtax . Insightful discussions hosted by @ICTDTax and @KESRA_KRA

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Doris Akol

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4 years

@URA_CG Congratulations John. Kudos to the #teamsurplus .

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Doris Akol

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5 years

Thank you @TheDailyMonitor for the review in Full Woman of my time @URAuganda .

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Doris Akol

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1 year

Glad to be part of these critical conversations. Incorporation of evidence based research in policy making is key to making good inclusive and equitable tax policies that strengthen the tax capacity of low income countries.

International Centre for Tax and Development

@ICTDTax

1 year

This morning we're kicking off our conference "Global Tax Governance at a Crossroads" held in partnership with @KESRA_KRA in Nairobi! 🌍 Our Executive Director @WilsonPrichard & the Chair of our advisory board @DDorisAkol welcome participants. Info👉

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Doris Akol

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4 years

Using data from research done by @ICTDTax on @URAuganda I was able to show that women are very good tax administrators. @ATAFtax #ATAFWomenintax @WilsonPrichard @BaineM2

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Doris Akol

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2 years

@bitekyerezomed1 Hon, the two are imposed on different bases by different legislation,computed differently,one on built up area,the other on income earned,and paid only by a certain category of taxpayers...property owners. Both a direct consequence of an investment decision.

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Doris Akol

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4 years

The High Level Launch of the Addis Tax Initiative - ATI Declaration 2025 that provides renewed support for DRM efforts. ATI members have renewed their commitments to double support to enhancing DRM as a pathway to financing for development. #Tax4Dev ! #ATIDeclaration2025

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Doris Akol

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4 years

@rggoobi @URAuganda Look to see also Year on Year growth figures as a measure of revenue growth. If they exceed 10% especially for domestic taxes, then as a country, we are in a happy place.

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Doris Akol

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4 years

@Kateshd Congs Katesh. Remember that there is no tree with fruit that goes unstoned. Win It!!

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Doris Akol

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3 years

@KiiraMotors @Dentons @davidmpanga @allantmuhumuza @PIMusasizi @Denis_Jjuuko @msserwanga @MKarekye @DrMusenero @GCICUganda @GovUganda Proud to be associated with #trailblazing @KiiraMotors and @PIMusasizi in #building the Indigenous Automotive Industry in #Uganda @davidmpanga @Jonekyoma #Dentons

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

3 years

@ICTDTax is privileged to be speaking to the East Africa Revenue Authorities Technical Committee about our #digitax programme. @WilsonPrichard @RhiannonCM @giulia_mascagni

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

4 years

Blessings for a peaceful and renewing Ramadhan

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

4 years

Am deeply grieved to hear of @sngabirano truly untimely passing. Oh Simon...so full of life and always jovial. It is very sad! May God receive you in Glory! Rest joyfully with the Angels Simon.

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

3 years

Read this recent Public Policy Analysis paper I co-wrote re: the mobile money tax in Uganda. Many lessons to learn. New research! @DDorisAkol & @adrienne_lees examine the process that led to the intro of the #tax on #mobilemoney 👉

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

4 years

@rggoobi @udc_uganda @mtic_uganda @patrickbirungi1 And the indomitable resilience of a woman called Amina

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Doris Akol

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4 years

An idea whose time has come....and all that..... #ladiesleading @ug_lawsociety . Congratulations!

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

3 years

Thank you @UGEmbassyUS_DC for your efficiency. New passport processing done quickly and seamlessly. Kudos to @DCICUg for bringing services closer to the people. #DigitalTransformation

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

4 years

@davidmutabs @CavendishUg Congratulations to the class of 2020. I was honored to speak at your graduation ceremony. Go on and do great things.

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Doris Akol

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Doris Akol

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4 years

@LEAD_EA Thank you for your kind words

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Doris Akol

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2 years

@URAuganda Lead Counsel ....the next AC Litigation.....it couldn't come soon enough....and it will be sooo totally deserved. Go @mwaju , @SsekatawaAli

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

4 years

The EALS Women in Leadership webinar begins in less than an hour. If you are a woman in leadership or are aspiring to leadership, join the conversation.

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

3 years

Introductory call with @URAuganda Research Team on areas of collaboration on research in the areas of #Digitax and Digital Financial Services. @ICTDTax @ArewaMoyo @adrienne_lees @WilsonPrichard @RhiannonCM

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

2 years

@Kateshd @KabbyangaB @kkiiza @AnitahAmong @AgashaJulietB Congratulations Katesh.

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

4 years

@Kateshd @SamuelKahima @NRMOnline @KagutaMuseveni @nbstv Kudos @Kateshd . Onward and upward.

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

10 months

@GODFREY_Kutesa @MKarekye @Hashim11 @Comrade_Otoa would be a good one for the boys....

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

10 months

@URA_CG Thank you CG!

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

3 years

"For every 1/=of revenue collected, 30 cents goes to debt servicing" Dpty Governor BOU. at the @mofpedU #Budget2021 Post budget conference #knowyourbudget

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

4 years

@TheLegalReports @KiiraMotors Dentons in Uganda is proud to be associated with the excellent innovations @KiiraMotors

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Doris Akol

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1 year

@irumanyika Omalako Ssebo.

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

1 year

@HonAniteEvelyn @AmanyaRoland5 Honestly, consider facilitating a women in business session with like minded entrepreneurial younger ladies like you....you will impact hundreds. Am sure @damali_ssali would agree.

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

3 years

Gone too soon indeed. Rest in Power with the Angels Rt Hon @JacobOulanya L'Okori. You ran your race well. #Uganda will miss you. Heartfelt condolences to the children and to @Parliament_Ug .

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

3 years

Hangiriza Agutamba Dr Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV..Entale ya Tooro.

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

3 years

@ATAFtax Wow! Another Lady CG. Congrats to CG Jeanette Chanda Makgolo. Kudos to BURS #womenintax

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

4 years

Thanks for having us.😊

AmCham Uganda

@AmChamUganda

4 years

Did you hear about our new member, @Dentons Uganda? . Welcoming them to the #AmCham Family! Here is a little bit about *who they are:* . #NewMemberAlert #GrowBusinessUG

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Doris Akol

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@RugyendoQuotes @KiiraMotors @NECUPDF @davidmpanga @PIMusasizi @E_T_Hightower

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

1 year

@MakerereLaw @rukundo_solomon @MakerereNews @MakDRGT @MakerereAR This will definitely be interesting and insightful. Tax bargaining has not hitherto been widely explored. Best of luck.

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Doris Akol

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3 years

@ATAFtax Oh noooo! How so sad. Agnes was the consummate professional. Very intelligent and committed. One of the very few #womenintax . Rest in Peace Agnes. You will be missed. Sincere condolences to her family and former colleagues at @rrainfo .

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

4 years

@RugyendoQuotes @MakerereU I hope will see the same spirit of Makerereans coming together to fund the reconstruction of #theivorytower the way the French did for the #Notredame .

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Doris Akol

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1 year

@edthnaka @KagutaMuseveni Congratulations sister! May God lead and guide.

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

4 years

@Comrade_Otoa As certain as day follows night, we will asking! Meeting after meeting😂

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4 years

@KiiraMotors @PIMusasizi @allantmuhumuza @SpeakerOfParlUG @MoSTI_Ug @UgandaMediaCent @GovUganda @Uwihanganye_A @OfwonoOpondo @KagutaMuseveni @MakerereU @MakerereVC Good going @PIMusasizi . @KiiraMotors is going places with you at the helm.

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

2 years

Stretch yourself beyond your limits...there is no growth in the comfort zone. The #MBA #leadinginnovationandchange is in the bag!! Welldone @minwengi . Next stop......

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

1 year

@PIMusasizi @NPA_UG @KiiraMotors Someone should write a business school case study on you.....focused leading of innovation and strategy execution. @StKyamutetera

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

4 years

@davidmutabs @CavendishUg @PstJKA Sincere condolences. We are blessed to have interacted with him at the scientific 9th Graduation ceremony for @CavendishUg . May his soul rest in peace.

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

1 year

@UgLadyLawyer @craa_advocates Today I passed nearby your chambers and thought how nice it would be for me to come by and reenergize at the feet of an inspirational lady lawyer. I might just do it one day! Keep shining!!!

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

4 years

@giulia_mascagni @ICTDTax @JNWarus Thanks @giulia_mascagni . It was time very well spent. @BaineM2

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

2 years

@moses_sabiiti @amiran_kenya @Baltonuganda @SpecialDuties_ @ugandaexports Well in @moses_sabiiti . You never cease to amaze with your agropreneural spirit.

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

3 years

Christine Lagarde on importance of appointing women in Board and senior leadership positions

Christine Lagarde on LinkedIn: #wplsummit21 | 675 comments

Talent. Trust. Team spirit. Three reasons why we need more female leaders, as I explained at the Women Political Leaders Summit 2021. These skills are exactly… | 675 comments on LinkedIn

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

4 years

@davidmpanga @KiiraMotors @PIMusasizi @MoSTI_Ug @MakerereVC @Muhu_A @ElzBwambale @ruthdavoice @rmadanda @PowerHouse_Dee @newvisionwire @Dentons We will not just say "the law says". We will deliver the solution that drives your business forward. That's our mission.

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

3 years

@UmemeLtd kindly send your field team back to restore power to all the homes in #Mbalwa . Some on, many still in darkness. Thank you.

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

4 years

@RugyendoQuotes Congratulations AR. Akeezimbira tekaba kato.

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Doris Akol

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3 years

@UNRA_ED So sorry to hear this. Rest in peace Patrick

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Doris Akol

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4 years

@Rushongoza @PIMusasizi @KiiraMotors come and see this👆

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

10 months

@asiimwe4justice Since you and mountains.....read "Give Me My Mountain" Esther Muchemi @lidiawamala

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

4 years

@edthnaka Congratulations to the happy couple and to you too. May blessings continue to abound for them and for you as well.

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

6 months

@UgLadyLawyer I should treat you to a coffee if you are still around.

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

4 years

@PIMusasizi @KiiraMotors From Buses to Planes.😎 Yes we can! @PIMusasizi @KiiraMotors @davidmpanga

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

2 years

A recent World Bank report demonstrates the role that trust in the government plays in citizens tax compliance... Should be interesting reading for those involved in tax reform for improved revenue mobilization.

World Bank Gov

@wbg_gov

2 years

Many countries struggle to collect sufficient tax revenues to finance the most basic services. A @WorldBank report demonstrates that building trust in governments is a fundamental step to make tax systems work better, benefiting all citizens.

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4 years

@PIMusasizi Proudly made in Uganda

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

3 years

@ATAFtax @jj_saffa @rrainfo @AfDB_Group I look forward to insightful and engaging discussions.

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

3 years

@simbahamudi8 @KRACorporate @KESRA_KRA @ATAFtax Well done!

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

3 years

@ICTDTax @Santoro_Fab @WilsonPrichard @giulia_mascagni Congratulations to the #Digitax team on this paper. From concept to publication. Well done!!

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

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@GODFREY_Kutesa Hi Sir, I completed the Pre registration and made the payment but am yet to get an acknowledgement email. I hope it will come through soon. I spoke with Frank.

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Doris Akol

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4 years

@ICTDTax @MickICTD @IDS_UK Also begs the question whether the benchmarks being used for measuring effectiveness could be refocused. Food for thought

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

3 years

@Smchelangat the @URAuganda decision to appoint you CDT has made me extremely happy and proud. My heartfelt congratulations. I know that you will do exceedingly well. You have undergone preparation for a time such as this. May God be a light unto your feet. #Soar #womenintax

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

4 years

@UmemeLtd Why is there an almost daily outage alert for areas around Namugongo? What kind of technical faults are these that never get resolved and that keep us off daily? Pple can't work and kids are missing lessons & all you do is offer insincere apologies. #styleupnow @MDofUmeme

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Doris Akol

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@JacobOulanyah Congratulations Rt Hon.Jacob on your success. God speed.

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

4 years

@BaineM2 @chenaimukumba @ATAFtax @VarshaZa It was great indeed. Such useful insights Thank you to @ATAFtax for launching the #ATAFWomenintax network. #letsdothis .

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

4 years

@PIMusasizi One of the best Christmas Carols

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3 years

@ATAFtax Excellent growth strategy @ATAFtax .

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Doris Akol

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7 months

@RobieKakonge_ @UgaEmbaWashDC @UgandaMFA Welcome to Ambassador Katureebe. An excellent colleague and support during his Mombasa tour of duty days.

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

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@MarkRuhindi Hi Mark, Your article appears to have an arithmetical error. It ascribed the rental tax rate to UGX 1250000/ which appears to be an error in computation. You may want to xxcheck.

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Doris Akol

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@PIMusasizi @KiiraMotors Happy Birthday Dr Albert

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Doris Akol

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@ATAFtax Kudos to @ATAFtax on the launch of the ICT guidebook for Tax Administrations. The capability blocks will RAs assess where they are on their journey to 'good practice' use of ICT in tax administration.

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

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@rkabushenga @cobbo3 @dfkm1970 @AgaSekalala @TioKauma @RugyeyoFarm @livara_beauty There are 2 Lady Justices in there as well as a very senior UPDF Officer .....what was the occasion Robert, do you remember?

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

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@UNDP_Bhutan @TIWB_News @UNDP_SDGFinance @UNDPasiapac Happy to collaborate with you on this endeavor. @imfcapdev

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

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@CEOEastAfrica @StKyamutetera @gomasadde @uibfs @FredMasadde Yaaay!! Congratulations to Goretti. Excellent choice.

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Doris Akol

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3 years

@ElzBwambale @ruthdavoice @allantmuhumuza The @KiiraMotors #kayoola diesel coach will deliver you safely to Kampala from Wakiso and back.

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@PIMusasizi @KiiraMotors Kudos on the progress to purpose.

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4 years

@BarbaraKaija @PIMusasizi One of my 'compass' scriptures.

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3 years

@ATAFtax @_AfricanUnion @AfDB_Group @sarstax @OECD_Centre Happening now!

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Doris Akol

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2 years

@JenniferMusisi @c40cities @BloombergDotOrg They couldn't have picked anyone better.

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Doris Akol

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3 years

@giulia_mascagni @rrainfo @ICTDTax @ATAFtax I can imagine your pain. Sincere condolences to you too @giulia_mascagni

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

1 year

@AnitahAmong Welcome to the prestigious club of ba- Nabirye! #bweza May they bring you endless smiles 😊

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

3 years

@simbahamudi8 @ICTDTax Congratulations. It will make interesting reading and perspective comparative to what we have in #Uganda . Lessons to be drawn either side. @hmsaka3 .

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Doris Akol

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3 years

@SilverKayondo Is that at the Institute of Air and Space Law at McGill University Montreal?

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

2 years

@PIMusasizi @ElzBwambale @KiiraMotors Congratulations. Next stop MBA! Soar!!!!

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

2 years

@pmwesige @RoseMwebaza @rkabushenga @TioKauma @elviskhisa @vmakmot Congratulations @RoseMwebaza . Excellent news indeed.

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Doris Akol

@DDorisAkol

2 years

@ProfNawangwe Good job Prof but i wasn't helped. I am overseas. I formally authorized a representative, a senior faculty at MUK to pick my LL.M certificate. AR declined to issue the certificate,even after she presented the formal signed authorization they requested. Can they please review?

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Doris Akol

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@ICTDTax #digitax programme also studies how data generated from DFS, and digitalisation of merchant payments and use of digital IDs can boost revenue collection. @WilsonPrichard @RhiannonCM @giulia_mascagni

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