Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has appointed Mohamed Abdul M’maka ‘ndc’ (K) as the new Commissioner for the Investigations and Enforcement Department, effective 11th March 2026.

The appointment was approved by the KRA Board following a competitive recruitment process aimed at strengthening the Authority’s capacity to combat tax evasion, financial crimes, and illicit trade.

Mr. M’maka brings over 21 years of experience in intelligence, security, and investigations. He currently serves as Chief Manager, Intelligence Collection at KRA, a role he has held since August 2025. Prior to this, he served in several senior intelligence roles within the Authority, including Chief Manager, Intelligence Coordination and Operations and Chief Manager, Intelligence Exchange.

Before joining KRA, Mr. M’maka held key security and intelligence positions across several institutions. These include serving as Chief Security Officer at Kenya Power and Lighting Company, Manager for Security Protection and Integrity at Kenya Airways, and Senior Intelligence Officer and Investigator at the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. He also served as a Field Intelligence Manager and Troop Commander in the Kenya Defence Forces.

Mr. M’maka holds a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategy from the National Defence University-Kenya, a Master of Arts in Security Management from Egerton University, and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics from Kenyatta University.

He is also a Certified Security Manager and a member of the International Security Management Institute and the Association of Corporate and Industrial Security Management Professionals.

In his new role, Mr. M’maka will lead KRA’s efforts to detect, investigate, and deter tax fraud, smuggling, and other forms of revenue leakage, while strengthening enforcement mechanisms to safeguard government revenue.

KRA congratulates Mr. M’maka on his appointment and looks forward to his leadership in advancing the Authority’s mission of promoting tax compliance and protecting Kenya’s revenue base.