Adan Mohamed sworn in as new KRA Commissioner General

Adan Mohamed sworn in as new KRA Commissioner-General at Supreme Court, hours after petition filed challenging his appointment over age concerns...
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Adan Mohamed has been officially sworn in as the new Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) following his appointment.
- Adan Mohamed, former Cabinet Secretary for Industrialisation, was sworn in at the Supreme Court by Chief Justice Martha Koome.
- He replaces Humphrey Wattanga and will serve a three-year term.
- Mohamed's appointment is facing a legal challenge regarding his age, with a hearing set for May 27.
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