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KRA appoints George Obell Commissioner for Micro and Small Taxpayers

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    30% ReliableAverage

  • Policy Leaning

    -84% Very Left

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55% Positive

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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

60% : In recognition of his outstanding service and leadership in tax reform, Obell was awarded the Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS) by the President of Kenya.
58% : He brings more than 28 years of experience in tax administration, offering extensive strategic and technical expertise, the authority said.
58% : He brings more than 28 years of experience in tax administration, offering extensive strategic and technical expertise, the authority said.
58% : The appointment marks a key milestone in KRA's bid to promote tax compliance and improve service delivery among small and micro enterprises, a critical sector in Kenya's economy.
57% : His expertise covers several areas of tax policy and administration.
56% : During his tenure, he spearheaded key reforms focused on tax digitalization.
55% : Tax Service Office.
55% : These include digital taxation, transfer pricing, Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS), tax audits, and Exchange of Information (EOI).
53% : Obell currently chairs the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) VAT Technical Committee.

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