Nakumatt operates three retail stores in Rwanda

Nakumatt Holdings’ Rwanda subsidiary has been named the best taxpayer by the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA).

The retailer, which operates three retail stores in Rwanda’s capital Kigali was adjudged the best taxpayer on Friday at a colourful event hosted by the RRA. 

Nakumatt Rwanda also received the best Electronic Billing Machine (EBM) user award. Speaking at the event, RRA Commissioner-General Richard Tusabe said tax compliance rates in the country were steadily edging up with continued support from various economic fronts including the private sector. 

Nakumatt Rwanda Country Manager Adan Ramata said the firm would continue maintaining prudent tax management systems to support tax collection and settlement initiatives in Rwanda.

“We remain committed to maintaining prudent and ethical business management standards including prompt tax payments,” he said.

The retailer, he said, had successfully integrated EBMs across the branch network in Rwanda