CJ Martha Koome appoints new members of Tax Appeals Tribunal
By Francis Muli, May 19, 2023
Chief Justice Martha Koome has appointed new members of the Tax Appeals Tribunal, effective May 10, 2023.
In a Gazette notice dated May 10, 2023, Koome said that the new members appointed through the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) will serve for a term of three years.
“In exercise of the powers conferred by section 4 of the Tax Appeals Tribunal Act, 2013, the Judicial Service Commission appoints members of the Tax Appeals Tribunal, for a term of three years, with effect from the 10th May, 2023,” Koome said.
The new members include Ogaga Gloria Awuor, Ongeti Walter Juma, Ololchike Sankale Spencer, Diriye Abdullahi Mohamed and Vikiru Timothy Bunyali.
Other appointees include Komolo Erick Onyango, Kashindi George Ashiono, Ng’ang’a Eunice Njeri, Muga Christine Anyango, Makau Martin Mutiso James, Terer Boniface Kibiy and Bernadette Muthira Gitari.
Tax Appeals Tribunal mandate
The Tribunal hears and determines appeals from a person who disputes the decisions of the commissioner on tax matters arising under the tax law provisions.
The tribunal hears tax matters from taxpayers, both individual and corporate persons, tax agents, advocates and the Kenya Revenue Authority.