Uganda, Feb. 8 -- I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing as a concerned citizen and tax practitioner in Uganda to bring to your attention certain tax amendments over the years that have had a significant impact on the investment climate in our country.

There appears to be a confused approach to tax and investment promotion because of Lack of knowledge about investment promotion, coordination amongst institutions of government and pressure for short term revenue collections, and weak tax administration, impacting tax policy and who drives the policy agenda. This confusion tends to blind - side both Parliament and your Excellency.

Your Excellency, I recall my few interactions with you on tax matters whe...