Reports wrong on KRA performance

Recent commentaries in the public domain have made inaccurate allegations touching on the performance of Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and on the Office of the Commissioner General. From the nature of the observations, it is evident that the public deserves an objective brief that provides an accurate perspective in respect of revenue performance and KRA governance generally.

An allegation has been made that commissioners lack the authority to execute their mandates, which by implication curtails their ability to perform and effectively collect revenue. Commissioners, being senior executives, play largely leadership roles of managing, motivating and monitoring staff performance. Key among the roles that commissioners play, are those of staff recruitment and deployment, processes undertaken jointly by them and the Human Resources department, in line with approved policy.