Uganda, April 25 -- For at least three weeks now, there is no doubt, tax has been the hottest item, and by extension Electronic Fiscal Receipting System (EFRIS) and Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).

For a minute, every news flash has had, and continues to have, something related to tax, EFRIS, or URA.

Never mind the content of the conversation, but it has been a headache for government, both at the lowest and highest level.

From whichever angle you view it, there are valid concerns. A large tax burden placed on a few citizens, while the largest share of the population roams free and seems disinterested in how the proceeds of taxpayers are governed, creates some discomfort.

While on the other hand, URA and government's insistence to wide...