Court Sets May 21 Directions in Adan Mohamed KRA Appointment Row
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 20-The Employment and Labour Relations Court has moved to enforce procedural timelines in a petition challenging the appointment of Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Employment and Labour Relations Court has set May 21, 2026, for further directions in a petition challenging the appointment of Adan Abdulla Mohamed as the new Commissioner-General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
- The court ordered immediate service of the Notice of Motion on all respondents, with a proof of service to be filed promptly.
- Key parties involved include the Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK), the National Treasury, the KRA Board, the Public Service Commission, the Attorney General, and Adan Abdulla Mohamed.
- The petition questions the legality of Gazette Notice No. 7393, dated May 18, 2026, arguing the appointment undermines constitutional principles of merit, transparency, and accountability in public service.
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