The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner General, John Njiraini, is accused of maintaining offshore financial assets in Hong Kong, according to a legal dispute involving his business associate, Njama Wambugu.
Wambugu, contesting ownership of Space & Style Limited—a roofing materials company supplying decra tiles—exposed details of Njiraini’s foreign financial interests during proceedings in the Commercial Court. The case, initially filed in 2018, escalated to the Constitutional Division, where Wambugu alleges Njiraini abused his position as tax authority head to intimidate him.
Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi demanded urgent action from President Uhuru Kenyatta, stating: "H.E UHURU can confirm in minutes whether the allegations that KRA boss owns offshore companies are true or false. If confirmed, fire Njiraini by 4 PM today. If not, H.E UHURU should shut up for good about corruption in HIS government."
The allegations resurface amid heightened scrutiny of public officials’ financial transparency. The original report, dated March 5, 2019, included a 2012 copyright notice reflecting longstanding concerns about accountability in Kenyan governance.
