Spencer Sankale Ololchike, who came to the limelight after exposing corrupt activities at the Maasai Mara University, landed a new job as a member of the Tax Appeals Tribunal beginning Wednesday, May 10.
Spencer's appointment was gazetted by Chief Justice Martha Koome in a notice dated Friday, March 19.
The whistleblower was appointed to the position alongside twelve other members with whom he will serve for a period of three years, with the option of renewing their contracts.
"In the exercise of the powers conferred by section 4 of the Tax Appeals Tribunal Act, 2013, the Judicial Service Commission appoints (the individuals) to be members of the Tax Appeals Tribunal, for a term of three (3) years, with effect from May 10, 2023," CJ Koome stated in the Gazette Notice.
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Spencer will serve alongside Ogaga Gloria Awuor, Ongeti Walter Juma, Diriye Abdullahi Mohamed, Vikiru Timothy Bunyali, Komolo Erick Onyango, Kashindi George Ashiono and Ng’ang’a Eunice Njeri
Other members of the Tax Appeals Tribunal included Makau Martin Mutiso James, Terer Boniface Kibiy, Bernadette Muthira Gitari and Muga Christine Anyango.
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