Kenya Revenue Authority Commissioner General Githii Mburu resigned while Kenyans wait to see what will happen to several Kenyans accused of tax cheating.
In a news release issued on Thursday, board chair Anthony Mwaura announced the choice, stating that Mburu had submitted his letter of resignation in order to pursue other personal interests.”Following the resignation, the board has appointed FCCA, CS Rispah Simiyu, Advocate EBS, to be the Acting Commissioner General KRA with effect from 23rd February, 2023 until the position is substantively and competitively filled,” Mwaura said.
On June 6, 2019, Mburu was appointed KRA commissioner general.
To replace John Njiraini, who had departed the position at the conclusion of his term, he was selected from the Times Tower authority’s intelligence division.
Mburu won the position over four other contenders, and his first task will be to crack down on tax cheats and streamline revenue collection, which has failed for five years running
The KRA also make some changes to be effected as soon as possible.
The following are the changes:
1. Mrs. Pamela Ahago has been appointed the Acting Commissioner Domestic Taxes
2. Mr. David Mwangi has been appointed as the Acting Commissioner Customs and Border Control
3. Mr. David Yego has been appointed the Commissioner in charge of Intelligence, Strategic Operations, Investigation and Enforcement
4. Ms. Nancy Ng’etich has been appointed Acting Commissioner Corporate Support Services.
5. Dr. Mohammed Omar remains Commissioner Strategy Innovation and Risk Management
6. Dr. Fred Mugambi Mwirigi remains Commissioner Kenya School of Revenue Administration
7. Mr. Paul Matuku remains Commissioner Legal Services and Board Coordination.
by: Breaking>News