Mombasa businessmen have raised concerns over the recent arrests of over 80 Kenya Revenue Authority officials by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. On Monday, some 38 KRA officials were arraigned in court, but did not take pleas. However, businessmen in Mombasa and some KRA officials, believe that some senior KRA officials are involved in the arrests of their juniors. According to sources, James Mburu, who is KRA Commissioner for Intelligence and Strategic Operations, is one of the top KRA officials behind the arrests of his colleagues. On Monday, intelligence sources said that KRA officials are planning a go-slow over the arrests of their colleagues by the DCI.

Source: The Star May 15, 2019 15:00 UTC