Francis Muthaura appointed KRA Chairman

President Uhuru Kenyatta has appointed former head of Public Service Francis Muthaura as the new chair of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).

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In a gazette notice dated May 25, President Kenyatta further revoked the appointment of Edward Sambili as KRA board chairman.

Edward Sambili once served as Central Bank of Kenya deputy governor and Permanent Secretary in the ministry of Planning.

Muthaura’s appointment comes months ahead of Commissioner General John Njiraini’s exit.

Njiraini has served at the helm of the Revenue authority for five years.