Adan Mohammed has been sworn in as the new Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
According to reports, the swearing-in took place at the Supreme Court on May 20, 2026, following his appointment by the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi.
In his new appointment, Adan will serve a three-year term, replacing Humphrey Wattanga, who was reportedly appointed as the Australian High Commissioner by President William Ruto in early April.
Among Adan’s new roles will include serving as the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer (CFAO) of the tax body.
He w ill also take part in driving tax policy, modernising digital tax systems, and ensuring strict compliance with Customs and Tax legislation, even as KRA seeks greater accomplishments in revenue collection in the coming financial years.
The swearing-in comes amid an ongoing legal challenge against his appointment filed on May 19.
Further reports indicate that one of the key issues raised in the petition was the age factor, with public records indicating he was born in December 1963, making him approximately 62 years old.
The Public Service Commission (PSC) Act and Regulations prescribe a mandatory retirement age of 60 years for public officers under Regulation 70 of the Public Service Commission Regulations.
The petitioner further argued that the threshold has been exceeded by roughly two years.
