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Adan Abdulla Mohamed

Also known as: Former Cabinet Secretary Adan Abdulla Mohamed · Former Industrialisation Cabinet Secretary Adan Mohamed · Mr Mohamed · KRA Commissioner General Adan Mohamed

Adan Abdulla Mohamed — sworn in as Kenya Revenue Authority Commissioner General for a three-year term in May 2026, replacing Humphrey Wattanga.

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In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    KRA Commissioner General Adan Mohamed told Parliament’s Finance Committee in June that staggered timelines would also allow the authority to focus on compliance checks and data validation before the next financial year begins.

    KRA moves tax return filing deadline to April 30
  3. August 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    According to a police report, Adan Mohamed, 35, was suspected to have been carrying the device when it exploded on him at around 6:30pm in the Bula Buruburu area.

    Man’s wrist ripped off after suspected IED explodes on him in Mandera
  5. July 2026
  6. The Standard

    The post-2025 debts are not included.Additionally, the ongoing tax disputes are excluded according to a statement from the Commissioner General Adan Mohamed.

    Taxman eyes more billions from tax amnesty
  7. May 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    OPINION: Why Adan Mohamed fits the moment KRA finds itself in By Guest Writer May 20, 2026 01:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Adan Mohamed, the new Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority.

    OPINION: Why Adan Mohamed fits the moment KRA finds itself in
  9. Citizen Digital

    Adan Mohamed sworn in as KRA Commissioner-General By Roy Ouma May 20, 2026 12:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Adan Abdulla Mohamed has been sworn in as the new Commissioner General of t

    Adan Mohamed sworn in as KRA Commissioner-General
  10. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeFormer Industrialisation Cabinet Secretary Adan Mohamed has been sworn in as the Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).

    Adan Mohamed sworn in as new KRA Commissioner General
  11. Citizen Digital

    Petition filed to block Adan Mohamed's appointment as KRA Commissioner General By Benjamin Muriuki May 19, 2026 06:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of new KRA Commissioner General Adan Mohamed.

    Petition filed to block Adan Mohamed's appointment as KRA Commissioner General
  12. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18 — Former Industrialisation Cabinet Secretary Adan Mohamed has been appointed new Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).

    Adan Mohamed Appointed New KRA Commissioner General
  13. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeTreasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has appointed former Industrialisation Cabinet Secretary Adan Abdulla Mohamed as Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority for a three-year term.

    Mbadi names Adan Mohamed as new KRA chief
  14. The Standard

    Former Cabinet Secretary Adan Abdulla Mohamed is the most prominent candidate who will be battling out with others, who include KRA insiders.

    Ex-CS Adan Mohamed front runner for KRA top job despite age limit hitch

Yesterday

  1. KRA moves individual income tax filing deadline to April 30

    The Kenya Revenue Authority has moved the deadline for filing Individual Income Tax Returns from June 30 to April 30, effective January 1, 2027, under the Finance Act 2026. The change is intended to improve tax administration efficiency and reduce last-minute system congestion.

    22 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Saturday 8 August

  1. Man loses wrist in suspected IED explosion in Mandera

    A 35-year-old man had his right wrist ripped off and sustained other serious injuries after a suspected improvised explosive device exploded on him in Mandera East on Friday evening. Police and the Counter-Terrorism Bureau responded, and the man was taken to Mandera Teaching and Referral Hospital for treatment.

    8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 4 July

  1. KRA announces tax amnesty with penalty waivers until December 2026

    Kenya Revenue Authority has launched a six-month tax amnesty programme (July–December 2026) offering taxpayers waivers of up to 100 per cent on penalties, interest, and fines for tax debts accrued up to December 31, 2025. The initiative builds on previous amnesty cycles that recovered Sh80.9 billion in principal tax payments.

    4 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Adan Mohamed appointment reflects KRA's shift toward economic leadership

    An opinion piece argues that Adan Mohamed's appointment as KRA Commissioner General signals that the authority's challenges are now as much about economic conditions as tax administration, given rising political sensitivity around revenue collection, business pressure from high operating costs, and growing taxpayer complaints about compliance burdens.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Adan Mohamed sworn in as KRA Commissioner-General

    Adan Abdulla Mohamed has been sworn in as the new Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for a three-year term, replacing Humphrey Wattanga who was appointed Kenya's High Commissioner to Australia in April 2026.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Adan Mohamed sworn in as KRA Commissioner General

    Former Industrialisation Cabinet Secretary Adan Mohamed was sworn in on Wednesday as Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority for a three-year term, replacing Humphrey Wattanga. His appointment has been challenged in court by Benard Opere on grounds that Mohamed had exceeded the retirement age of 60 years for public officers.

    20 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Court petition challenges Adan Mohamed KRA appointment over age

    A petitioner has filed a High Court case seeking to overturn Adan Mohamed's appointment as KRA Commissioner General, claiming he exceeds the mandatory retirement age of 60 years for public officers and is ineligible under Public Service Commission regulations.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 18 May

  1. Adan Mohamed appointed Kenya Revenue Authority Commissioner General

    Former Industrialisation Cabinet Secretary Adan Mohamed has been appointed Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority for a three-year term effective May 18, 2026, replacing Humphrey Wattanga. Mohamed previously served as Managing Director of Barclays Bank Kenya and brings experience from both private and public sectors.

    18 May 2026 · Capital News

  2. Treasury CS appoints Adan Mohamed KRA commissioner general

    Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has appointed former Industrialisation Cabinet Secretary Adan Abdulla Mohamed as Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority for a three-year term, effective May 18, 2026. Mohamed previously served as Chief of Strategy Execution at State House and held senior roles at Barclays Kenya.

    18 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 17 May

  1. Ex-CS Adan Mohamed leads field of seven KRA director candidates

    The Kenya Revenue Authority board is set to interview seven shortlisted candidates to replace outgoing Commissioner Humphrey Wattanga, with former Cabinet Secretary Adan Abdulla Mohamed emerging as the most prominent candidate alongside KRA insiders.

    17 May 2026 · The Standard

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