Yusuph Mwenda

Yusuph Mwenda

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Yusuph Mwenda is the former Commissioner General of the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) and was succeeded by Said Kiondo Athumani in his new role at ZRA.

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TRA Commissioner General Yusuph Mwenda urged operators to provide 24-hour services to match customs clearance schedules.

Traffic nightmare as dry ports spread through residential areas
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-03-02
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Yusuph Mwenda is the Commissioner General of the Tanzania Revenue Authority who is taking firm action against tax evasion.

Tanzania cracks down on tax evasion at inland container depots, eyes 24-hour operations to boost revenue
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-02-19
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Melleck Shangwe
Melleck Shangwe

TRA Commissioner Mr Yusuph Mwenda emphasized the importance of fairness in tax collection between small and large businesses.

Construction, transport top tax evasion list, says TRA boss
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-02-18
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TRA Commissioner-General Yusuph Mwenda said TRA aims to continue providing quality services to taxpayers through digital systems.

Tourism sector calls for TRA technical forum, clear tax guidelines
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-02-15
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Mr Yusuph Mwenda, the Commissioner General of the Tanzania Revenue Authority, reported significant increases in tax collections.

Tanzania Revenue Authority boosts monthly collections by Sh400bn through improved border controls
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-01-27
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TRA Commissioner General Mr Yusuph Mwenda announced that the training would take place in all 26 regions and 33 regional zones across the country.

TRA in new era of fairness and transparency in tax collection
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-01-16
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TRA Commissioner General Yusuph Mwenda revealed yesterday that only about 5,000 containers that were imported through Kunduchi Port in Dar es Salaam had proper documentation.

Govt averts Sh400m loss after impounding contraband cooking oil
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-12-18
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TRA Commissioner General Yusuph Mwenda said the initiative reflects the Authority’s drive for fairness and transparency in taxation.

Tax administrators across Africa call for unity in tackling compliance challenges
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-29
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Yusuph Mwenda led a TRA delegation to visit Barrick’s Bulyanhulu Mine to engage with management and discuss the company’s operations.

Barrick Gold hailed as tax benchmark with $92m payment to Tanzania
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-13
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Leon Ebondo
Leon Ebondo

TRA Commissioner General Yusuph Mwenda said the authority was shifting from a forceful tax collection approach to one that promotes cooperation and facilitation.

TRA, CEOrt seek closer collaboration to improve tax compliance and business environment
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-09
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Yusuph Mwenda praised the committee for fostering dialogue and cooperation among tax bodies.

EA revenue authorities meet to tackle regional challenges
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-09-23
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Beatus Nchoka
Beatus Nchoka

Yusuph Mwenda is the TRA Commissioner General who discussed tax evasion and compliance measures in Tanzania.

TRA: Tax evasion costs Tanzania 1.3 percent of GDP
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-08-22
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Raphael Maganga
Raphael Maganga

Yusuph Mwenda, the Commissioner General of the Tanzania Revenue Authority, stated that Taffa had brought forward their proposals for indicative pricing.

Clearing agents seek government backing on minimum pricing
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-08-21
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TRA Commissioner General, Mr Yusuph Mwenda, recently highlighted the growing challenge of enforcing tax obligations in the digital space.

The future of digital payments in East Africa
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-07-26
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Mr Yusuph Mwenda recently highlighted the growing challenge of enforcing tax obligations in the digital space.

Online sellers under scrutiny as TRA tightens digital tax compliance
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-07-26
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Yusuph Mwenda is the Commissioner General of the Tanzania Revenue Authority who reported significant tax refunds to taxpayers.

Majaliwa: TRA kusanyeni mapato kwa wageni
Mwananchi·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-07-08
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Yusuph Mwenda is the Commissioner General of TRA who announced the successful revenue collection for the fiscal year.

TRA yaandika historia mpya ya makusanyo
Mwananchi·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-07-02
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Yusuph Mwenda is the TRA commissioner general who announced the record tax collection.

Boost for self-reliance goal as TRA breaks collection record
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-07-02
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TRA Commissioner General Yusuph Mwenda said the new office is among the most modern in the country.

Samia’s plan to transform Lake Zone economy
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-06-16
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TRA Commissioner General Yusuph Mwenda revealed the high demand for TRA positions and assured the public of a fair recruitment process.

High interest in TRA jobs as 135,027 applicants compete for 1,596 vacancies
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-03-13
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Samia Suluhu Hassan
Samia Suluhu Hassan

Yusuph Mwenda's report highlighted the deep-rooted challenges of smuggling in the country.

Uingizaji bidhaa za magendo bado mwiba kwa TRA
Mwananchi·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-03-01
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Yusuph Mwenda was appointed by President Samia Suluhu Hassan as the Commissioner of the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA).

Mambo yanayomsubiri kamishna mpya ZRA
Mwananchi·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-02-15
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