This archive report was first published on 3 December 2019.
On December 3, 2019, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced the appointment of two new commissioners and a deputy commissioner to lead critical functions.
As part of a strategic human resource development programme, KRA Commissioner General Githii Mburu has announced the substantive appointment of Dr Terra Saidimu Leseeto and Dr David Wachira Kinuu to serve as the Commissioner of Intelligence & Strategic Operations and Commissioner Corporate Support Services, respectively.
Alongside the two Commissioners, Mr Phares Kamau Chege has also been appointed as the Deputy Commissioner, Internal Audit as part of the appointments which take immediate effect.
Dr Terra Saidimu Leseeto, the new KRA Commissioner for Intelligence & Strategic Operations, joined KRA in 2005 and has served in various roles in the Investigation & Enforcement and ISO Departments. He holds a PhD and MSc degrees in Risk Management from the University of Southampton and an MBA degree from the University of Nairobi, among other credentials.
Dr Wachira Kinuu, the Commissioner, Corporate Support Services, enjoys a wealth of experience gained both locally and internationally from the private sector for more than 19 years. He has worked at different managerial roles at Safaricom PLC, Kenya Shell Ltd, and Oil Libya Kenya and Mozambique among other companies.
Mr Phares Kamau Chege, the Deputy Commissioner, Internal Audit, has previously served as the Group Head, Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance at Signon Group Limited, and has worked in auditing/risk consulting roles at several companies including KPMG, Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA) and Kenya National Audit Office among others.
