Adan Abdulla Mohamed, 62, has been appointed the new Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for a three-year term, effective 18 May 2026. This appointment follows a six-week interim period and comes as the KRA aims for a tech-first reset.

• Adan Mohamed, previously a Chief of Strategy Execution, replaces Humphrey Wattanga.
• The KRA faces a projected revenue shortfall of KES 162.6 billion as of February 2026.
• Key priorities include advancing digital transformation, particularly the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) and integrating payments with platforms like M-Pesa.

develoPPP Ventures has opened applications for its Cohort 11, offering a significant funding opportunity for high-impact Kenyan startups.

• Up to €100K in non-dilutive funding is available for early-stage, impact-driven businesses.
• The program, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by DEG Impulse, supports startups that have achieved proof of concept.
• Eligible startups must be privately owned, registered in Kenya, demonstrate initial revenues, and secure matching funds of €100K from other sources.
• The application window runs from May 15 to June 30, 2026.

AI Everything Kenya X GITEX Kenya, East Africa's largest tech and AI event, officially launched in Nairobi on May 19, 2026, signaling a significant step towards the region's digital sovereignty and AI development.

• Attendees included over 400 C-suite delegates, tech executives, global investors, and pan-African government officials.
• Organized by inD in partnership with the Office of the Special Envoy on Technology of the Republic of Kenya.
• The event, running until May 21, 2026, focuses on building an AI economy that is accessible, inclusive, and relevant to African realities.