Newly Appointed Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Chairman, Ndiritu Muriithi has affirmed the KRA Board’s commitment to transform the Tax Authority into a professional, fair and service oriented organization.
Speaking during his swearing-in ceremony at the Supreme Court Building in Nairobi, Ndiritu has said he will work with the Leadership and Management of KRA to enhance a facilitative approach across the organization by institutionalizing a service culture across KRA’s touch points, engagements, and interactions.
“My vision is to steer KRA to become a more professional, fair, yet firm organization guided by the core values of being Trustworthy, Ethical, Competent, Helpful, Innovative and Simple. Together with Members of the Board of Directors, our endeavour will be to ensure KRA achieves its full potential by providing sound Governance, oversight and accountability.” He said
He added, “We will also continue to build strategic partnerships with our stakeholders in the public and private sector, to develop sector specific, responsive solutions and programs for our taxpayers; to collectively build and boost the economy of our Country.”
The newly appointed KRA Chairman further pledged KRA’s commitment to leverage technology and ensure that its systems are fit for purpose, user friendly and easily accessible in order to make it more convenient for all taxpayers to comply with their tax obligations.
Muriithi was named Chairperson of the KRA Board as part of President William Ruto’s latest reshuffle of senior government positions announced on December 19, 2024.
His appointment comes as the government intensifies efforts to expand the country’s tax base. He replaces Anthony Mwaura who has has been reassigned to head the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA).
