NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 11 – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to release an internal audit report next week to assess the ethnic composition of its workforce, following concerns over regional bias in recruitment.
A senior KRA official acknowledged public concerns that the tax authority had disproportionately hired employees from two ethnic communities over the past two years. The audit aims to provide clarity and guide future hiring practices.
“KRA is for all Kenyans, and under my watch, that is the way it’s going to be,” said the official. “We want a proper assessment of where we stand, and that report will be ready by next Thursday.”
The move follows public outcry over claims that 56 percent of KRA’s workforce comes from only two ethnic groups, raising inclusivity concerns in government hiring.
If the audit confirms an imbalance, the official assured that future recruitment would prioritize diversity. “We will take great care to ensure our workforce is balanced,” he added.
Beyond ethnic representation, KRA is also undergoing internal restructuring to address concerns over excessive managerial roles and staff in acting capacities.
“We are stabilizing the organization to ensure that full-time employees are hired properly,” the official noted.
The KRA board will review the audit findings next week and determine corrective measures to enhance fairness and diversity in recruitment.
