By By: Domingo Dargbeh
Kakata, Margibi Co. – In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing the understanding of taxation and revenue reporting among journalists, the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) and the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) have organized a two-day training session in Kakata City.
The event, held from August 11 to 12, marks a significant milestone, as it is only the second media training ever conducted by the LRA in its 11-year history and the second in 2025 alone. Danicius Kaihenneh Sengbeh, Manager of Communication, Media & Public Affairs at the LRA, expressed his enthusiasm about the gathering, which brings together journalists primarily from Montserrado and Margibi Counties.
The training underscores the critical role that well-informed journalists play in increasing public awareness, promoting voluntary tax compliance, and ultimately enhancing national revenue for development. Sengbeh emphasized the importance of knowledge in reporting, stating, “No journalist can effectively report on an issue they do not fully understand.
Our mission is to equip you with the skills and confidence needed to tell Liberia’s tax story with professionalism and depth.” The sessions are designed to address the prevalent Knowledge Gap Theory, which highlights how those with access to information often benefit first, leaving others behind.
“This training is more than just a workshop; it is a strategic investment in the future of Liberia’s tax narrative,” Sengbeh added. “Better-informed journalists will drive public understanding of tax obligations and strengthen compliance, contributing to the country’s domestic resource mobilization goals.”
For his part, the President of the Press Union of Liberia, Julius Kanubah, described the training as a pivotal opportunity to address the gaps in tax reporting among journalists. “As we face a low literacy rate regarding tax issues in the media, this training is crucial.”
Mr. Kanubah further challenged participants to uphold credibility and transparency in their reporting. The training, fully sponsored by the LRA at a cost of \$6,000, is part of a broader commitment by the Press Union of Liberia to enhance the skills and knowledge of journalists throughout the country.
As the event unfolds, it is clear that the collaboration between the LRA and PUL stands to strengthen the relationship between the media and the revenue authority, fostering a culture of informed reporting that is essential for national progress.
