The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has officially advertised the vacant position of Commissioner General following the recent departure of Humphrey Wattanga.

• The Commissioner General will be responsible for daily operations, financial management, and providing strategic leadership.
• The KRA is seeking candidates with a Master’s degree and a minimum of 15 years of senior leadership experience.
• Humphrey Wattanga, who was previously the Commissioner General, has been nominated by President William Ruto as Kenya’s High Commissioner to South Africa.

The Kenyan government is partnering with private sector investors to establish a strategic petroleum reserve in Mombasa, aiming to enhance energy security and mitigate the impact of global supply shocks.

• Kenya plans to create a national fuel buffer system, as it currently relies solely on import schedules.
• Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced the ongoing discussions for the contingency storage facility.
• Kenya imported 5.2 million tonnes of petroleum products in 2024, highlighting its significant reliance on imports, often obtained through government-to-government deals.

The Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat (VDS) has appointed James Maina as its new acting Director General, effective April 14.

• James Maina, previously from the State Department for Economic Planning (SDEP), has been appointed acting Director General of the Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat (VDS).
• Maina's career includes coordinating the preparation of the Fourth Medium Term Plan (MTP IV) and developing the Third Medium Term Plan (MTP III).
• He replaces Kenneth Mwige, who began his terminal leave on April 1, 2026, ahead of his contract end on June 30, 2026.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Kenya to incorporate pending bills, estimated at Sh684 billion, into its official public debt figures to provide a more accurate fiscal outlook.

• Sh684 billion estimated value of pending bills as of March 2025.
• International Monetary Fund (IMF) urging Kenya to broaden its debt reporting scope.
• This move aims to reflect the true extent of government obligations beyond contracted loans, enhancing transparency for investors and policymakers.