- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) invited applications from experienced professionals to fill two senior positions
- The government agency explained that it aims to bolster tax compliance and announced a deadline to submit applications
- KRA listed the minimum requirements that candidates must meet to be shortlisted for the vacancies in two departments
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has advertised senior positions for experienced professionals in two departments.
Source: Twitter
KRA announced the vacant positions in an advertisement published in the Government Advertising Agency, MyGov, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Which jobs did KRA advertise?
The positions are deputy commissioner (audit & risk) and deputy commissioner (international tax) on a five-year renewable contract, subject to performance and retirement age.
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The government’s principal revenue collector asked interested and qualified candidates to submit their applications through the PKF recruitment portal.
“Interested candidates are requested to visit the PKF website for the full job description and specifications and submit online applications by Tuesday, February 17, 2026,” it stated.
What are the requirements for deputy commissioner, audit and risk?
The position holder will be in charge of leading and managing audit and risk programmes in accordance with tax law, policies, and procedures in order to improve tax compliance and ensure accurate reporting.
Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in relevant social sciences, business or pure and applied sciences from a reputable and approved university.
- A master’s degree in a relevant discipline from a reputable and authorised institution will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience is required, with at least five years spent in senior and/or middle management.
- Professional qualifications and current membership in a relevant professional body
- Candidates must comply with Chapter Six of the 2010 Constitution.
“If you feel you have the necessary qualifications and motivation to thrive in these crucial positions, we encourage you to apply. Please download the application form, fill it out in a Word document, and email it to executiverecruitment@ke.pkfea.com,” it stated.
Source: Twitter
What are the requirements for deputy commissioner, international tax?
The position holder is in charge of leading and managing international tax programmes in accordance with tax law, rules, and procedures in order to improve tax compliance and ensure accurate reporting.
Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in relevant social sciences, business or pure and applied sciences from a reputable and approved university.
- A master’s degree in a relevant discipline from a reputable and authorised institution will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience is required, with at least five years spent in senior and/or middle management.
- Professional qualifications and current membership in a relevant professional body
- Candidates must comply with Chapter Six of the 2010 Constitution.
Which other Kenyan institutions advertised jobs?
In other job-related news, the National Irrigation Authority announced nine vacancies for professionals on permanent and contract terms.
The Higher Education Loans Board advertised 32 career opportunities for job seekers.
The Insurance Regulatory Authority also invited applications to fill 51 vacancies.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
