Former Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga has been nominated as Kenya’s High Commissioner to South Africa following his exit from the tax authority.

• Humphrey Wattanga, former Commissioner General of the KRA, nominated as Ambassador to South Africa.
• The KRA Board announced Wattanga's exit on April 8, appointing Dr. Lilian Nyawanda as Acting Commissioner General.
• Other diplomatic appointments include Dr. Julius Murori Mbijiwe nominated as Ambassador to the Holy See.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced a leadership change on April 8, 2026, with the exit of Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga.

• Dr. Lilian Nyawanda has been appointed acting Commissioner General.
• The KRA Board confirmed Wattanga’s departure and thanked him for his service.
• Nyawanda's appointment is pending the recruitment of a substantive Commissioner General.

President William Ruto has announced a shake-up in Kenya's foreign service, nominating new envoys to various international postings.

• Former Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga has been nominated as Kenya's next High Commissioner to South Africa.
• Other nominations include Dr. Julius Murori Mbijiwe as Ambassador to the Vatican and Ambassador Irene Maswan as Deputy Ambassador to London, United Kingdom.
• These appointments are part of routine diplomatic rotations aimed at strengthening Kenya's global presence and require approval from the National Assembly.