The Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) Chairperson, Ms Crystal Kabajwara, has fired back and responds to the State Minister for Public Service regarding TAT staff recruitment.
But instead of writing to the full Cabinet Minister, she wrote to his junior who seems so disrespectful and a violation of Government orders.
In the letter which this website has a copy titled ‘Brief on Renewal of Staff Contracts and Budget Realignment’, Ms Crystal Kabajwara said the contracts at the Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) are due to expire on 30th June this year therefore a new to have it sorted as soon as possible. She said pursuant to its mandate under section 32(3) of the Tax Appeals Tribunal Act, which vests the power of appointment of staff in the Tribunal- the Tribunal convened to deliberate on the renewal process. She added that the decision was also guided by the Ministry of Public Service’s communication dated 5th June 2025 advising that; All renewed contracts must not extend beyond 30th September 2025.
Renewals are subject to the ongoing Rationalization of Government Agencies and Public Expenditure (RAPEX): and wage provisions must remain within approved ceilings… Part of the letter read.
Crystal Kabajwara is determined to see new staff and contract renewed despite the call by the Ministry to first wait for the entire Rationalization Process to be completed.
