The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has officially announced the recruitment of a new Commissioner General after the dismissal of Humphrey Wattanga.
In a notice on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, KRA announced it was recruiting for the position of Commissioner General of the authority.
The new Commissioner General will also act as the Chief Executive Officer.
“KRA seeks to recruit the Commissioner General who, as Chief Executive Officer, will lead the institution through its transformative journey,” the authority stated.
The CEO will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of KRA, managing its funds and properties, providing leadership to KRA staff, and ensuring the authority operates in line with its vision.
Among the requirements for the applicants is that they must be Kenyan citizens and hold a first degree from a reputable, accredited university.
Additionally, they should hold a Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Law, or a related field.
Candidates are also required to have at least fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience, with a minimum of ten (10) years served at a senior leadership level in large public or private sector institutions.
They must also demonstrate compliance with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya and the Leadership and Integrity Act. Knowledge of fiscal and tax policy and administration will be an added advantage.
The development follows the resignation of former CEO, Humphrey Wattanga on Wednesday, April 8, 2025.
According to the board chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi, the decision not to renew Wattanga’s contract was due to underperformance citing missed revenue targets during his time in office.
