Dr Lilian Nyawanda, the current Commissioner of Customs and Border Patrol at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has assumed the duties of Commissioner General in an acting capacity.
This follows termination of Humphrey Wattanga’s contract announced on Wednesday by KRA Board Chairman Ndiritu Mureithi.
During the announcement, Mureithi also sent the former commissioner general on terminal leave with immediate effect.
“The Board takes this opportunity to commend the outgoing Commissioner General for his dedicated service and leadership to the Authority and country,” he added.
Wattanga who is credited for undertaking organizational restructuring at the tax body was appointed to the position in August 22, 2023 and had at least five months remaining in his current contract of service.
Dr Nyawanda is now expected to execute the duties of the office as the board commences the recruitment of a substantive commissioner general.
