As part of its commitment to drive customs revenue through innovative initiatives, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reassigned Lilian Nyawanda as the Commissioner of Customs and Border Control.
Nyawanda returns to her former role following her release from a secondment to the National Treasury and Economic Planning, where she played a crucial role in shaping fiscal policy. With an impressive track record in customs administration, policy, and legislation, she is well-positioned to spearhead the KRA’s efforts to enhance customs revenue.
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Her previous tenure as Commissioner customs and border control at the Kenya Revenue Authority, spanning over two years, provides her with a deep understanding of the agency’s operations and objectives. Her mandate now includes overseeing the department’s core functions of trade facilitation, border control, and revenue mobilization.
She is a highly resourceful addition to the KRA, possessing a rich and diverse background in customs and international trade matters. Her experience spans the public sector, private sector, and academia, not only within East Africa but across the broader African context.
Her academic qualifications include, holding a Master of Business Administration (Strategic Management) from the United States International University and a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) degree from the University of Nairobi. She has also earned a Certificate in Customs and Tax Administration from the prestigious Kenya School of Revenue Administration (KESRA).
She is also currently pursuing a doctorate in Public Policy & Administration at Walden University. And is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi Honor), a recognition she received in September 2020.
Commissioner General of the KRA, Humphrey Wattanga confirmed the redeployment of Nyawanda to the role emphasizing the important role this department plays in realizing the KRA’s vision and driving revenue to support the government’s ambitious development agenda.
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Her return to the helm of the Customs and Border Control division signals a determined effort by the Kenya Revenue Authority to optimize customs operations, fortify border control measures, and enhance revenue collection at a time when the authority’s revenue collection target for the year is KES 2.8 trillion.
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