The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) board has redeployed Lilian Nyawanda to the position of Commissioner of Customs and Border Control (C&BC).
In her new position, she will take over the implementation of initiatives that will drive customs revenue.
The re-deployment follows her release by the National Treasury and Economic Planning, where she served on secondment.
Ms Nyawanda has a wealth of experience in customs administration, policy and legislation and served as Commissioner C&BC for over two years at The Kenya Revenue Authority, before her secondment to the National Treasury.
She will be instrumental in overseeing the department’s core business of trade facilitation, border control and revenue mobilisation.
Nyawanda holds a Master of Business Administration (Strategic Management) degree from the United States International University and a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) degree from the University of Nairobi.
She has a Certificate in Customs and Tax Administration from the Kenya School of Revenue Administration (KESRA).
Ms Nyawanda is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University and is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi Honor – September 2020).
While confirming her redeployment, KRA’s Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga noted that she will be a key pillar at the institution.
Wattanga added that the role is a key pillar in delivering KRA’s vision and steering revenue to support the Government’s development agenda.
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