A recent tax dispute has unveiled that the Kenyatta family business empire allegedly benefited from tax exemptions and significant contracts for the Nairobi Expressway, sparking public outrage over potential conflict of interest and profiteering from public projects. Kenyans fear a repeat scenario with the planned Mombasa–Nairobi Usahihi Expressway.

• Edge Worth Properties Ltd, linked to the Kenyatta family network, declared Sh1 billion in dividends payable to Enke Investments in 2022.
• The Tax Appeals Tribunal ruled against KRA, recognizing Enke Investments’ tax-exempt status.
• The controversy has reignited debate over conflict of interest in state projects, especially after President William Ruto vetoed the Conflict of Interest Bill, 2023.