KRA Begins Search for New Commissioner General After Sacking of Humphrey Wattanga

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: April 14, 2026Country: Kenya

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KRA Begins Search for New Commissioner General After Sacking of Humphrey Wattanga

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has begun the recruitment process for a new Commissioner General following the departure of Humphrey Wattanga on April 8. The board announced that the new CEO will lead the institution through its transformation and improve KRA's performance, which has faced criticism for missed revenue targets. Wattanga was forced to take terminal leave after refusing to resign and has since been nominated as Kenya's ambassador to South Africa.

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