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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