godfrey ssemugooma

[godfrey ssemugooma @gssemugooma]

@samuelsejjaaka Happy belated birthday my Professor. You've made exceedingly valuable contribution to society and the profession. May God bless you with more wisdom and good health

[Uganda Revenue Authority @URAuganda]

#URAEnforcementAlert Entebbe🌎
The goal is soft life! However, last month, a one Sam Kanyike attempted to flip the script when he chose to live life in the economic saboteur lane.

But alas non-compliance is a game where the Taxman is top seed, and unlike Oliva Rodrigo
is always one step forward never 3 steps back as Kanyike had anticipated, until URA Customs at Entebbe Airport impounded a consignment containing over 200 used laptops from him.

The Ag. Manager of Entebbe Customs, Simon Esunget (@SimonEsunget), said they received information that Kanyike had checked in several packages as passenger-accompanied baggage.

“We started planning on how to intercept them without missing. The intelligence team was on the ground monitoring the arriving guests while another set of the team with plain clothes were positioned in different corners of the baggage claim area,” he said.

“When Kayinke touched down at the Airport, he started collecting his packages, securing them in a corner, and later walked around as though someone wished to help himself but instead disappeared, leaving the packages behind,” Esunget narrated.

URA engaged the airline ground handlers and took custody of the packages. These were subjected to non-intrusive inspection, and the images clearly showed used laptops, which are banned by the Finance Act 2009. The used laptops are worth 30,000 USD, according to Esunget.

Further physical verification revealed more assorted items including:
· 23 pkgs x 5 kgs of assorted make-up accessories (make-up brushes, make-up sponges)
· 23 kg x 4 kg of assorted synthetic hair weaves
· 23 pkgs x 3 kgs of assorted crochet braids
· A brand-new Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1.
· 4 pcs of brand-new MacBook Pro 13-inch 512GB
· 1 pc of a water pipe
· 2 pieces of motor vehicle spare parts
· 10 kg of used clothes

Esunget noted that Entebbe Customs is currently pursuing full implementation of advance passenger information by all airlines. “This will facilitate customs to profile and target specific passengers while facilitating expedited clearance of compliant passengers based on credible information,” he explains.

According to Section 200 of the East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004 as amended, importing prohibited goods into Uganda can lead to imprisonment of up to 5 years or a penalty of 50% of the value of the subject goods.

For more such updates visit the URA Blog: https://t.co/zS1r1MlQrz

#Customs101

[godfrey ssemugooma @gssemugooma]

@URAuganda @SMChelangat @ICPAU1 @URA_CG @nancy_akullo @bbossa @MaleMosesSyza @rmutebi Congratulations Sarah

[godfrey ssemugooma @gssemugooma]

@nssfug Ñ

[godfrey ssemugooma @gssemugooma]

@PulseUganda @JohnMarkObura1 @KabojjaSchool Awesome. Very impressive John Mark. Keep blazing

[godfrey ssemugooma @gssemugooma]

@TioKauma Happy birthday and endless blessings Tio

[godfrey ssemugooma @gssemugooma]

@RotaryKiwatule A stellar year it has been! Kudos to President Gorrettie and the team. See you all at fellowship

[godfrey ssemugooma @gssemugooma]

@kaigu55 @RotaryKiwatule Shame!

[godfrey ssemugooma @gssemugooma]

@emidoki @RotaryKiwatule What a good year we've had! In a month's time we start a new year. Great team, great spirit.. looking forward to serve

[CPA Derick Nkajja @ICPAUCEO]

An Accountant who uses technology is different from that Accountant who thinks technology will replace them. #ACOAUG17

[godfrey ssemugooma @gssemugooma]

Anxiously awaiting Visa cards. That will be 100%complete for me and Centenary Bank.