Dicksons Collins Kateshumbwa the former Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Commissioner, Domestic Taxes has expressed interest to contest for Sheema Municipality Member of Parliament in the coming general election.
Katesh- as he is commonly known will stand on the Ruling Party Ticket.
He will face one of the strongest NRM pillars Dr Elioda Tumwesigye who currently represents the constituency.
The former tax-man admitted he is joining politics while speaking to this website earlier Tuesday. His campaign poster has also been making rounds on social media.
Katesh has premised his campaign on “Restoring Unity and Promoting Development.”
“After serving my country at URA for 15 years, I have decided to use the experience, networks and relationships gained in those fourteen years to support in the development of my home, Sheema but also the country at large,” Kateshumbwa said in a text message.
“Sheema Municipality, being a town, is primarily a trading community. I look forward to using my over 15 years’ experience in URA and my representation in parliament to continue shaping a progressive taxation regime that fosters the growth and development of my people in Sheema, but also the country at large,” he added.
“I have served in URA with integrity and spearheaded a lot of reforms in Customs. Despite the recent negative attacks by mafias groups spreading false news and propaganda, I chose to ignore them and stay focused. The public knows my record of service and that’s what matters. No amount of attacks can cause me to live under unconscious guilty,”
Having served at the Tax Body for 14 years in different capacities, he resigned his office on 29th May 2020.
