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Harvard man Wattanga picked for top KRA job in new era for agency

The newly appointed Kenya Revenue Authority Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga. [Courtesy]

Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u has appointed Humphrey Wattanga as the new Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner-General, ending a fierce succession race for the coveted public office.

The selection of the Harvard University-trained scientist signals the government's intention to choose an outsider for the top KRA position, which greatly impacts the economy's performance.

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