Caption for the landscape image: Why KRA boss Wattanga had to go Friday, April 10, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Former Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner-General Humphrey Wattanga. Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group By Dominic Omondi Summary Article Related What you need to know: Wattanga had refused to resign amid pressure from the National Treasury, a stand that pushed KRA Board to fire him.Hours after his removal from office, President Ruto nominated him for the position of High Commissioner in South Africa.Wattanga was among a group of commissioners appointed shortly after President Ruto took office in September 2022. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner General Humprey Wattanga refused to resign amid pressure from the National Treasury, a stand that pushed the taxman’s Board of Directors to fire him on Wednesday evening. The authority yesterday said Mr Wattanga’s removal will take immediate effect, suggesting a fallout with the board. KRA boss Wattanga ousted Search for new KRA boss begins after board doesn't renew Wattanga's contract. Ruto nominates outgoing KRA boss Wattanga as envoy to South Africa His nomination comes barely hours after his KRA exit announcement. KRA boss summoned by MPs over alleged Sh62bn 'tax loss' from edible oil scam Summon follows documents tabled before the committee showing tax was allegedly mis-declared. PREMIUM High-octane investigations MPs sat on in 2025 Parliament went silent on investigations that would have helped trace billions of shillings. KRA grants five-day reprieve after system glitch The iTax system initially experienced disruptions due to a high volume of users trying to beat the original deadline. . Recommended for you PREMIUM School principal ordered to pay Sh1.2m for disclosing student's HIV status PREMIUM Seven minors seek plea bargain over deadly Utumishi Girls fire PREMIUM Revealed: Lawyer Abshir Abdi was found by herders, initially mistaken for refugee PREMIUM Bring our sons home from Ukraine, kin of two appeal to Ruto Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles Linda Mwananchi NDC will be a closed door affair, no media coverage The convention's venue will not be disclosed. PREMIUM School principal ordered to pay Sh1.2m for disclosing student's HIV status Teachers and administrators discussed the girl's health without consent. Tribunal clears way for Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi delegates conference The NCD is expected to endorse his presidential candidature.
KRA boss Wattanga ousted Search for new KRA boss begins after board doesn't renew Wattanga's contract.
Ruto nominates outgoing KRA boss Wattanga as envoy to South Africa His nomination comes barely hours after his KRA exit announcement.
KRA boss summoned by MPs over alleged Sh62bn 'tax loss' from edible oil scam Summon follows documents tabled before the committee showing tax was allegedly mis-declared.
PREMIUM High-octane investigations MPs sat on in 2025 Parliament went silent on investigations that would have helped trace billions of shillings.
KRA grants five-day reprieve after system glitch The iTax system initially experienced disruptions due to a high volume of users trying to beat the original deadline.
Linda Mwananchi NDC will be a closed door affair, no media coverage The convention's venue will not be disclosed.
PREMIUM School principal ordered to pay Sh1.2m for disclosing student's HIV status Teachers and administrators discussed the girl's health without consent.
Tribunal clears way for Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi delegates conference The NCD is expected to endorse his presidential candidature.
