Githu Mburu Resigns as KRA Commissioner General
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner General James Githii Mburu has resigned.
KRA stated that Mr Mburu cites personal reason in his resignation later.
To this effect, the board of Directors have appointed Rispah Simiyu as the KRA acting Commissioner General until the position is filled.
“The board has today received the resignation letter of the Commissioner General FCBA Githii Mburu MGH, CBS who resigned due to personal interests, following the resignation, the board has appointed Rispah Simiyu (EBS), the Acting Commissioner General KRA, with effect from February 23, 2023, until the position is substantively and competitively filled.
“The Board appreciates Mr Mburu for the service he has rendered to KRA and the Republic of Kenya and wishes him very well in his future endeavors,” reads part of the statement.
KRA has also appoint Pamela Ahago acting commissioner of Domestic Taxes, while David Mwangi has been appointed as the acting commissioner of Customs and Border Control.
David Yego will now serve as Commissioner in charge of Intelligence, Strategic Operations, Investigation and Enforcement.
Nancy Ng’etich will act as commissioner of Corporate Support Services while Dr. Mohammed Omar will remain as the commissioner of Strategy Innovation and Risk Management.
Those who retain their position are Dr. Fred Mugambi Mwirigi and Paul Mutuku
Both will continue to serve as commissioners for Kenya School Revenue Administration and Commissioner Legal Services and Board Coordination respectively.