KRA names Lilian Nyawanda acting boss as Humphrey Wattanga exits

Nyawanda, who currently serves as Commissioner for Customs and Border Control, will take over in an interim capacity as the authority begins the process of recruiting a substantive Commissioner General. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has appointed Lilian Nyawanda as its Acting Commissioner General, succeeding Humphrey Wattanga who is proceeding on terminal leave. The KRA Board decided not to renew Wattanga's contract.

Lilian Nyawanda, the current Commissioner for Customs and Border Control, takes over in an interim capacity.
The KRA Board, chaired by Ndiritu Muriithi, commended Humphrey Wattanga's service.
A competitive recruitment process will be undertaken to find a permanent Commissioner General.

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