Nairobi, April 9 -- Former Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner-General Humphrey Wattanga refused to resign, prompting the board to oust him.

The authority on the Wednesday evening said he would take leave with immediate effect, cutting short his three-year term and suggesting a fallout with the board.

"The KRA Board informs the public that it will not be renewing Mr Wattanga's contract of service as Commissioner-General. Consequently, and in accordance with his Contract of Service, he is proceeding on terminal leave effective immediately," KRA chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi said in a statement.

A source at the board reckoned that Mr Wattanga rejected the Treasury's push to have him resign.

"He was asked in the morning [Wednesday]...