Cracking Down on Corruption: KRA Fires 19 Employees in Graft Purge
Nineteen KRA employees were fired for corruption between October and December 2024, up from nine in 2023. Cases of fraud, dishonesty, and negligence led to stricter enforcement measures. KRA and EACC pledged to strengthen collaboration to curb tax evasion and corruption.
Nineteen KRA employees were fired between October and December last year for engaging in corruption, a sharp rise from nine dismissals in the same period in 2023. The authority reaffirmed its commitment to fighting graft and enforcing strict measures against misconduct.
The number of staff cleared of corruption charges dropped to eight from 23, while staff warnings fell from 15 to two. However, stern warnings increased from two to seven. Offenses included fraud, dishonesty, negligence, absenteeism, and other ethical violations.
KRA’s iWhistle platform recorded 246 corruption reports, leading to tax recoveries of Ksh. 4.39 billion. Lifestyle audits were also intensified, with six audits conducted and 117 employees vetted to curb graft.
KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga and EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud pledged to collaborate in tackling tax fraud and corruption. They emphasized intelligence sharing, joint investigations, and strict penalties to ensure accountability.
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