Shimaka Leonard joins KRA Board after appointment by CS Mbadi
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 11 - The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has welcomed Shimaka Necheza Leonard as a new member of its Board of Directors, following his Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Shimaka Necheza Leonard has been appointed to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Board of Directors by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on November 4, 2025. His legal expertise and governance experience are expected to strengthen the institution's integrity and accountability.
- Shimaka Leonard is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with over a decade of experience.
- The appointment was welcomed by KRA Board Chair Ndiritu Muriithi and KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga.
- KRA plays a critical role in national security through border control and enforcement functions, in addition to revenue administration.
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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.
