Adan Mohamed Named KRA Commissioner General as Taxman Bets on Tech-First Reset
Adan Mohamed becomes Kenya Revenue Authority Commissioner General for three years from 18 May 2026, succeeding Humphrey Wattanga amid digital tax reforms...
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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.
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