NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 17 – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has welcomed the highest number of decorations ever accorded to its staff members; by the State at the recent 58th Jamhuri Day Celebrations.<\/p>\n
In recognition of the Tax Administration Authority’s exemplary performance in revenue mobilisation, KRA officers received a total of 24 State commendations ranging from the Third Class: Moran of the Order of the Golden Heart (M.G.H.) to the Head of State\u2019s Commendation (HSC-Civilian Division) awards and honours.<\/p>\n
In the last financial year, characterised by the Covid-19 pandemic, KRA defied all odds to surpass its revenue target after eight (8) years, with a new record collection of Kshs 1.669 Trillion. KRA surpassed its Kshs. 1.652 Trillion targets with a surplus of Kshs. 16.808 Billion representing a performance rate of 101% and revenue growth of 3.9% compared to the last Financial Year.<\/p>\n
During the last financial year, under Chairman Amb Francis Muthaura and Commissioner General\u00a0 Githii Mburu, KRA also recorded a milestone after revenue collection more than doubled in the last ten years from Kshs. 707 billion in F.Y. 2011\/12 to Kshs 1.669 Trillion in F.Y. 2020\/21, representing a growth of 136% in the last ten years.<\/p>\n
Speaking when he acknowledged the state recognitions, KRA Commissioner, Corporate Support Services Dr David Kinuu said the awards were accorded across the Authority’s ranks.<\/p>\n
“KRA officers wish to express their sincere gratitude to the Head of State for the high honours which will serve to motivate the hard-working tax administrators further’,” Dr Kinuu said. He added that “the Authority has received a total of 24 decorations right from Board Members, Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Management, and Support Officers.”<\/p>\n
In the Award of Orders, Decorations and Medals granted to deserving citizens for their public service and contribution to national Development, KRA Commissioner General Mburu received the Third Class: Moran of the Order of the Golden Heart (M.G.H.) as Board members Rose Waruhiu and Maryann Njau received the Second Class: Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (EBS) \u00a0awards.<\/p>\n
KRA Commissioners Dr David Wachira Kinuu, Rispah Muthoni Simiyu, Paul Muema Matuku and Terra Saidimu Leseeto were conferred with\u00a0The Second Class: Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (EBS) Awards while\u00a0 Deputy Commissioners Grace Wandera, Joseph Kaguru and George Omondi Obell received the Third Class: Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (M.B.S.) awards.<\/p>\n
Other awardees included Wageni Wambaa, James Mwamana Muema, Christine Wambui Mwangi, Jane Mkubwa Bukachi and Peter Kidungwa Alama, who received the Head of State\u2019s Commendation (HSC-Civilian Division).<\/p>\n
The Authorities 8th Corporate Plan outlines plans and targets to collect Kshs. 6.831 trillion by the end of Financial Year 2023\/2024. With taxpayers’ support, the projected economic recovery of 6.6 % in 2021, progressive tax policy frameworks, and a robust tax compliance mechanism, KRA is confident that it will achieve this target and enable the country to sustain its economy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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