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HomeDaily NewsWednesday, April 8, 2026KRA Names Lilian Nyawanda Acting Boss as Humphrey Wattanga Exits - April 2026
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KRA Names Lilian Nyawanda Acting Boss as Humphrey Wattanga Exits - April 2026

The Kenya Revenue Authority has appointed Lilian Nyawanda as its Acting Commissioner General, succeeding Humphrey Wattanga who is proceeding on terminal leave immediately. The KRA Board decided not to renew Wattanga's contract, with Wattanga being ousted just four months before his term was set to end. KRA will auction unclaimed goods held at customs warehouses after a 30-day notice period expires on April 27, with items from Kenya Power, US Embassy, and Coca-Cola. Separately, Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives Limited faces a compulsory winding-up petition due to unpaid debts totaling Sh108.8 million.

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Wednesday 7:41 PMCapital Business

KRA names Lilian Nyawanda acting boss as Humphrey Wattanga exits

KRA names Lilian Nyawanda acting boss as Humphrey Wattanga exits

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has appointed Lilian Nyawanda as its Acting Commissioner General, succeeding Humphrey Wattanga who is proceeding on terminal leave. The KRA Board decided not to renew Wattanga's contract.

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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has appointed Lilian Nyawanda as its Acting Commissioner General, succeeding Humphrey Wattanga who is proceeding on terminal leave. The KRA Board decided not to renew Wattanga's contract.

  • Lilian Nyawanda, the current Commissioner for Customs and Border Control, takes over in an interim capacity.
  • The KRA Board, chaired by Ndiritu Muriithi, commended Humphrey Wattanga's service.
  • A competitive recruitment process will be undertaken to find a permanent Commissioner General.
Wednesday 12:18 PMCapital BusinessFirst

KRA to auction unclaimed goods from Kenya Power, US Embassy, Coca-Cola

KRA to auction unclaimed goods from Kenya Power, US Embassy, Coca-Cola

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will auction unclaimed goods held at customs warehouses after a 30-day notice period expires on April 27.

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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will auction unclaimed goods held at customs warehouses after a 30-day notice period expires on April 27.

  • The auction includes various items such as telecommunications equipment, electronics, and medicines.
  • Prominent entities with uncollected goods include Kenya Power, the United States Embassy Nairobi, and Coca-Cola.
  • Goods are stored at DHL JKIA and Forodha House and will be sold via online auction between April 7 and April 30.
Wednesday 2:00 PMCapital Business

KUSCCO faces insolvency petition over debts after Sh17bn scandal

KUSCCO faces insolvency petition over debts after Sh17bn scandal

Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives Limited (KUSCCO) is facing a compulsory winding-up petition due to unpaid debts totaling Sh108.8 million.

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Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives Limited (KUSCCO) is facing a compulsory winding-up petition due to unpaid debts totaling Sh108.8 million.

  • KUSCCO, the umbrella body for SACCOs, is involved.
  • The petition was filed at the High Court on March 17.
  • This follows a Sh17 billion financial scandal that previously rocked the organization.
Wednesday 7:30 PMNation Business

KRA boss Wattanga ousted

KRA boss Wattanga ousted

Humphrey Wattanga has been ousted as Commissioner-General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), just four months before his term was set to end. The tax agency announced Wattanga will go on terminal leave immediately.

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Humphrey Wattanga has been ousted as Commissioner-General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), just four months before his term was set to end. The tax agency announced Wattanga will go on terminal leave immediately.

  • The Kenya Revenue Authority Board will not renew Humphrey Wattanga's contract.
  • Lilian Nyawanda, Commissioner of Customs and Border Control, will serve as the interim head of KRA.
  • The change comes amid pressure on KRA to increase revenue and curb tax evasion.
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