Details have emerged that top and middle level officers at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) are in mass exodus from the authority due to pressure to collect more revenue.
Sources revealed that resignations were triggered by silent investigations by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and pressure from the firm’s bosses to reach the tax collection limits.
Last week, DCI arrested several officials for allowing contraband goods into the country.
It is reported that sleuths have been closely examining transactions of KRA officials in search of those involved in any malpractices.
The resignations include deputy commissioners and chief managers who have not renewed their contracts.
Middle level employees including managers, assistant managers and supervisors have also been quitting.
President Uhuru Kenyatta has in the past criticised KRA for never meeting the set targets.
"The targets are always unrealistic and unachievable since they are not based on any scientific formula," a source told Nation.
According to Nation, the battle to replace Commissioner General John Njiraini has affected the smooth running of the body.
Insiders also revealed that three other commissioners are set to leave KRA this year following the ongoing succession schemes.
