Wattanga nominated envoy to South Africa after KRA exit
Wattanga, who today exited the tax authority, has been nominated to head Kenya’s mission in Pretoria, South Africa, one of the country’s key diplomatic postings on the continent. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Former Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga has been nominated as Kenya’s High Commissioner to South Africa following his exit from the tax authority. This appointment is part of a series of diplomatic nominations announced by President William Ruto.
- Humphrey Wattanga, formerly Commissioner General of KRA, has been nominated as Ambassador to South Africa.
- Other nominations include Dr. Julius Murori Mbijiwe as Ambassador to the Holy See.
- Dr. Lilian Nyawanda has been appointed as the Acting Commissioner General of KRA.
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KRA Board Removes Wattanga, Appoints Nyawanda as Acting Commissioner General - April 2026
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Board has decided not to renew Humphrey Wattanga's contract, removing him as Commissioner-General just four months before his term was set to end. The tax agency announced Wattanga will proceed on terminal leave immediately. In response, KRA appointed Lilian Nyawanda as Acting Commissioner General to succeed Wattanga. Meanwhile, former KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga has been nominated as Kenya's High Commissioner to South Africa following his exit from the tax authority. This appointment is part of a series of diplomatic nominations announced by President William Ruto.
