Kenya proposes changes to Tax Appeals Tribunal Act, 2013

Executive summary

The Kenyan Government introduced The Tax Appeals Tribunal (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (the Bill) in the National Assembly in May 2021. The Bill proposes various changes to the current Tax Appeals Tribunal Act, 2013.

This Alert summarizes the key changes introduced by the Bill.

Detailed discussion

Appointment of the Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) by the Judicial Service Commission

Currently, the Chairperson and members of the Tribunal are appointed by the Cabinet Secretary, National Treasur…