KRA names ex-military chief to head intelligence operations
Mr M'maka brings more than 21 years of experience in intelligence, security, and investigations...
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has appointed Mohamed Abdul M’maka, a former military intelligence chief, as the new Commissioner for Investigations and Enforcement. This appointment is aimed at bolstering the KRA's capacity to combat tax evasion and revenue leakages.
- Mohamed Abdul M’maka brings over 21 years of experience in intelligence, security, and investigations from the Kenya Defence Forces and previous roles within the KRA.
- The appointment, made by the KRA board on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, seeks to enhance enforcement and intelligence capabilities.
- Mr. M’maka will lead efforts to detect, investigate, and deter tax fraud and smuggling, taking over a role last substantively filled in February 2023.
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KRA Names Ex-Military Chief to Head Intelligence Operations - March 2026
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has appointed Mohamed Abdul M'maka, a former military intelligence chief, as the new Commissioner for Investigations and Enforcement. This appointment is aimed at bolstering the KRA's capacity to combat tax evasion and revenue leakages. Separately, Kenyan companies are witnessing a surge of interest from Tanzanian billionaires, with significant acquisitions in recent months highlighting growing investment flow from Tanzania into Kenya's key economic sectors. Meanwhile, Kenya's Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) market capitalization has surged dramatically, nearly tripling to Sh24.6 billion in the past five years, signaling robust investor interest in accessible real estate investment opportunities. A Kenyan reform lobby group, Kuna Dawa, is proposing a constitutional amendment to replace the National Treasury with a new National Economic Council to streamline national development and public finances.
