KRA Appoints New Commissioner and Board Member Amid Focus on Small Businesses - November 2025

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has officially appointed George Obell, MBS, as the Commissioner for the Micro and Small Taxpayers Department (MST), effective November 10, 2025. Obell is recognized for establishing operational structures and enhancing tax compliance among small businesses. In a separate appointment, Shimaka Necheza Leonard has been named to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Board of Directors by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on November 4, 2025. Leonard's legal expertise is expected to strengthen the institution's integrity. These appointments coincide with the 25th EAC MSME Trade Fair in Nairobi, where ministers and business leaders emphasized that Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises are crucial for economic growth. The forum highlighted the need for greater participation in green and digital trade for SMEs.