The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Board informs the public that it will not be renewing Mr. Humphrey Wattanga’s Contract of Service as Commissioner General. Consequently, and in accordance with his Contract of Service, he is proceeding on terminal leave effective immediately.
The Board takes this opportunity to commend the outgoing Commissioner General for his dedicated service and leadership to the Authority and the country. During his tenure, he played a key role in advancing the Authority’s mandate. Notably, Mr Wattanga has been instrumental in the successful organizational restructuring reforms at the Kenya Revenue Authority.
In the interim, the Board has appointed Dr. Lilian Nyawanda as the Acting Commissioner General, in line with the relevant statutory and policy provisions, pending the recruitment of a substantive Commissioner General through a competitive process.
Dr. Lilian Nyawanda is currently serving at the KRA as the Commissioner of Customs and Border Control.
The Authority remains committed to discharging its mandate effectively, efficiently and in the best interest of the public.
HON. NDIRITU MURIITHI
BOARD CHAIRMAN
PRESS RELEASE 08/04/2026
