ATAF elects TRA’s Commissioner General as a member of its Governing Council

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Commissioner General of the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), Yusuph Mwenda, has been elected as a member of the Governing Council of the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) during the forum’s Ninth General Assembly held on November 4, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt.

The election gives Tanzania an important opportunity to participate in deliberations, decision-making and the development of strategies aimed at strengthening tax administration across Africa.

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Through this position, Tanzania expects to enhance tax cooperation with other African countries, facilitate cross-border trade and create access to new markets for Tanzanian businesses.

The development is also expected to stimulate investment, promote business growth and broaden the country’s tax base, while increasing the contribution of trade to economic growth and national development.