Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner-General John Njiraini’s office has finally come to a close. Njiriani’s six-year term was renewed last year after President Uhuru Kenyatta in dramatic circumstances sent panicking the tax man’s board in 2017 as it prepared to replace him. It comes to a close on Monday, March 4.
Njiraini is alleged to have Edward Sambili-led board ostensibly to complete projects he had started. The board had resolved to replace him after he attained the mandatory retirement age of 60 in 2017. He was given a two-month extension after he agreed to forfeit his leave days. In a dramatic move, Uhuru then replaced Sambili and his team through a Special Kenya Gazette notice. He replaced him with a new board chaired by former Head of Public Service Francis Muthaura, which proceed to give Njiraini a one-month notice.
Though his tenure came to a close on Sunday, the board is yet to find his successor. Media reports had on Monday indicated he was to serve for another six months. It is unlikely to be the case as his office is now said to be under lock and key.