Uganda, May 8 -- President Museveni yesterday scrapped penalties imposed on traders for not enrolling on the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS) but maintained that the government will continue collecting taxes despite their protestations.

He, however, ordered Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to open shops it locked over the standoff, but said tax revenue is required to develop the country for current and future generations.

"I am 80-years-old and about to go to heaven. You are still young and have more years ahead. You will be the ones to suffer if we don't plan and make this country better for you to live in," Mr Museveni said in response to demands by traders that implementation of EFRIS be stayed.

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