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  • Humphrey Kariuki: The Kenyan Billionaire Who Lost State Privileges After Alleged Multibillion Tax Evasion

    Humphrey Kariuki: The Kenyan Billionaire Who Lost State Privileges After Alleged Multibillion Tax Evasion

    In the corridors of power in Kenya, few names have oscillated between privilege and peril as dramatically as Humphrey Kariuki Ndegwa.

    The billionaire businessman, once a regular host to presidents and cabinet ministers at his luxury Mt. Kenya Safari Club, has witnessed his empire crumble under the weight of a protracted battle with Kenya’s tax authorities—a fight that cost him billions and nearly destroyed his reputation.

    Today, as his flagship liquor company Africa Spirits Limited (ASL) enters administration, Kariuki’s story serves as a cautionary tale about the intersection of wealth, politics, and tax compliance in Kenya’s evolving business landscape.

    The Rise of a Business Empire

    Humphrey Kariuki.
    Humphrey Kariuki.

    Humphrey Kariuki’s journey from a Central Bank of Kenya employee to one of East Africa’s most influential businessmen reads like a modern African success story.

    The founder of Janus Continental Group brought together several companies in the petroleum, energy, hospitality and real estate sectors, employing over 700 people in more than 10 countries across East, Central and Southern Africa, and the United Arab Emirates.

    His crown jewel, the Mt. Kenya Safari Club in Nanyuki, has hosted illustrious guests including former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and American singer Bing Crosby.

    The 4.5-star establishment, spanning over 100 acres, became synonymous with power and prestige in Kenya’s political circles.

    The Sh41 Billion Tax Bombshell

    Everything changed on January 2019 when the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) conducted a dramatic raid on Africa Spirits Limited’s Thika-based factory.

    The taxman accused the company of large-scale tax evasion through the use of fake excise stamps and failure to declare the full volume of alcohol produced and sold.

    By August 19, 2019, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations had seized Kariuki himself, driving him to their Kiambu Road headquarters in what became one of Kenya’s most high-profile tax evasion cases.

    The businessman was ordered to deposit Sh11 million cash bail to secure his freedom, facing accusations of evading Sh41 billion in taxes.

    The charges were severe: tax fraud, possession of counterfeit excise stamps, and being in possession of uncustomed goods. ASL’s factory, which produced popular brands including Bluemoon vodka, Legend Brandy, Furaha Vodka, and Gypsy King Gin, was shuttered, effectively crippling Kariuki’s liquor empire.

    Political Crossfire and Strategic Gambles

    Sources close to the matter suggest that Kariuki’s troubles were partly political.

    During President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration, the businessman had reportedly found himself on the wrong side of power dynamics due to his alleged support for then-Deputy President William Ruto ahead of the 2022 general elections.

    In a risky political gamble, Kariuki chose to align himself with Ruto’s presidential ambitions while Kenyatta’s administration intensified its crackdown on tax evaders.

    The decision would prove both costly and ultimately rewarding, but not before years of legal battles and financial hemorrhaging.

    In 2020, Kariuki briefly fled the country before returning to face the charges.

    His legal team consistently argued that the accusations were politically motivated and based on flawed audits, though court proceedings continued intermittently with the company unable to resume full operations.

    The Ruto Dividend

    Kariuki’s strategic patience paid off when William Ruto won the presidency in August 2022.

    Among Ruto’s first acts was ordering KRA to release the Thika-based distillery back to Kariuki in December 2022.

    The handover took place just days after newly elected President William Ruto appointed Mr Kariuki and 11 other private sector leaders as members of the National Investment Council—a body that advises the government and its agencies on ways to increase investment and economic growth.

    The symbolism was unmistakable.

    In January 2023, President Ruto, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and the entire cabinet held their retreat at Kariuki’s Mt. Kenya Safari Club—the same venue that had hosted similar retreats during Kenyatta’s first term when Kariuki was in the government’s good books.

    The acquittal came in December 2022 when a Nairobi court cleared the billionaire in a case where he was charged with possession of 80 drums of uncustomed ethanol worth Sh7.4 million.

    It seemed Kariuki’s costly gamble had finally paid off.

    The Ownership Controversy

    However, recent investigations have raised questions about media narratives surrounding Kariuki’s connection to Africa Spirits Limited.

    A detailed examination of corporate records by Soko Directory (which we can’t independently confirm) revealed a startling claim: Humphrey Kariuki does not actually own Africa Spirits Limited and never has.

    According to their investigation, Kariuki’s name does not appear in the CR12—the official document listing shareholders and directors.

    ASL reportedly has nine directors, none of whom is Humphrey Kariuki.

    The investigation found no evidence of share ownership, board positions, or executive authority within the company.

    This revelation, if accurate, suggests that years of media coverage linking Kariuki directly to ASL may have been based on assumptions rather than corporate reality.

    The persistence of this narrative raises questions about the accuracy of business reporting in Kenya’s media landscape.

    The Final Collapse

    Despite the political rehabilitation, ASL’s financial troubles proved insurmountable.

    The liquor company has been placed under administration by its directors, nearly six years after the KRA raid crippled operations at its Thika factory.

    The directors appointed Peter Kahi of PKF Consulting Limited as administrator.

    The administration notice, published on June 20, 2025, grants Kahi full control over the company’s assets and operations.

    All powers of directors, shareholders, and staff in handling the firm’s finances have ceased unless explicitly authorized by the administrator.

    Creditors have until July 18, 2025, to submit claims against the company.

    Sources suggest the liquor business is unlikely to reopen.

    “The company has remained shut for a long time and reopening it is an unlikely option because of the mega resources it would require to do so,” an official said.

    Peter Kahi, who has overseen the administration of high-profile corporate collapses including Nakumatt Supermarkets and Mumias Sugar Company, faces the challenging task of assessing ASL’s financial position and potentially restructuring the business to avoid liquidation.

    Legacy of a Cautionary Tale

    Humphrey Kariuki’s story illustrates the volatile relationship between wealth, politics, and regulatory compliance in Kenya.

    His ability to weather the storm through strategic political positioning demonstrates the enduring influence of personal relationships in Kenya’s business environment.

    However, the ultimate collapse of ASL, regardless of ownership structure, highlights the devastating long-term impact of regulatory disputes on business operations.

    The six-year closure of the Thika factory, combined with ongoing legal uncertainties, created insurmountable operational and financial challenges.

    As ASL enters administration, questions remain about the future of Kariuki’s broader business empire.

    While his hospitality and energy interests continue to operate, the liquor company’s collapse serves as a reminder that even the most well-connected businessmen are not immune to the consequences of regulatory non-compliance.

    For Kenya’s business community, Kariuki’s journey from kingmaker to outcast and back to presidential advisor—only to see his flagship company collapse—offers sobering lessons about the risks of operating in the gray areas between business and politics.

    The final chapter of the Africa Spirits Limited saga now rests in the hands of administrators and creditors.

    Whether any value can be salvaged from the ruins of what was once one of Kenya’s prominent liquor companies remains to be seen.

    What is certain is that Humphrey Kariuki’s reputation as an untouchable business mogul has been forever altered by this protracted battle with Kenya’s tax authorities.

    As investigations continue and legal proceedings unfold, the Kariuki case stands as a landmark example of how quickly fortunes can change in Kenya’s high-stakes business environment, where political connections, while valuable, cannot always shield enterprises from the consequences of regulatory disputes.

  • From Kingmaker to Outcast: Humphrey Kariuki’s Explosive Fallout with Ruto Rocks the Power Cartel

    From Kingmaker to Outcast: Humphrey Kariuki’s Explosive Fallout with Ruto Rocks the Power Cartel

    The walls are closing in on once-untouchable city tycoon Humphrey Kariuki, the elusive billionaire who famously juggled Kenyan business empires while quietly clutching a Cyprus passport.

    Long regarded as a kingmaker lurking behind the political curtains, Kariuki had wormed his way into the innermost circles of President William Ruto’s administration — reportedly whispering advice into the highest ears and greasing the wheels of key state deals.

    His re-entry into government corridors had been discreet but powerful, with his business tentacles reaching from high-end liquor to energy projects and even heavy interests in wildlife conservancies.

    However, in the ever-volatile world of power and patronage, Kariuki’s golden run has spectacularly hit the rocks.

    Word from the grapevine is that the self-styled “shadow advisor” has not only fallen out with the Ruto inner circle — he’s been declared persona non grata in top offices he once sauntered into without an appointment.

    Sources whisper that Kariuki’s ambition to tighten his grip on strategic government projects — including lucrative energy contracts and new state-backed conservation initiatives — rubbed key insiders the wrong way.

    What began as silent grumblings snowballed into a full-blown palace cold war, culminating in his humiliating blacklisting.

    Insiders say attempts by Kariuki to summon his old political comrades for “crisis talks” have been met with silent phones and empty boardrooms.

    A man who once pulled political strings now finds himself ghosted by the very leaders he helped position.

    To make matters worse, there’s panic within Kariuki’s sprawling empire — which includes stakes in alcohol distribution (he was once in a bitter court battle over unpaid taxes involving Africa Spirits Ltd.), private energy firms, and exclusive hospitality chains.

    Insiders warn that his loss of influence could lead to frozen contracts, regulatory headwinds, and quiet sabotage of his flagship businesses.

    One close confidant — speaking under strict anonymity — revealed, “The real fear now is not just political exile. It’s financial isolation. Without the government’s goodwill, some of Kariuki’s deals will collapse like a house of cards.”

    As the man himself retreats into reclusive silence, the once-golden boy of Kenya’s high society may be facing the beginning of the end — a slow, painful unravelling that even his offshore passports may not be able to save him from.

    The saga is messy, the stakes are colossal — and if whispers are to be believed, the real bombshells are yet to drop.

  • Underworld operations of Mombasa Milly Glass Works

    Underworld operations of Mombasa Milly Glass Works

    A court case involving Milly Glass works formerly Bawazir Glass Works has exposed how the firm manipulates court proceedings to mint millions of shillings and evade statutory taxes.

    Those aware of the said case aver that whereas African Spirits was by then targeted by Uhuru Kenyatta’s regime of evading taxes, and producing substandard alcoholic drinks, Milly Glasses were also linked but how it survived Kenya Revenue Authority crackdown with its transaction with African Spirits remains a mystery.

    In fact, it is said Milly Glasses was used by powerful forces in the former regime to link African Spirits to tax evasion to fix it on grounds that the tycoon owner was backing and financing president William Ruto campaigns.

    The case in question involves Milly Glass Works of Rashid Sajjad and tycoon Humphrey Kariuki of African Spirits Limited.

    In the case, African Spirits petitioned court to set aside the decree issued on February 27 2020 and all consequential orders arising from the matter.

    An affidavit sworn by Priscilla Kamau on April 4 2024 for African Spirits shows how Milly Glass obtained an interlocutory judgment herein, and a decree was issued on February 27 2020 for the sum of Sh84,139,264 and a further Sh1,117,955 taxed as costs.
    African Spirits was never notified of the proceedings as there was no service of summonses upon it and or any of its directors. Milly Glass obtained the filed pleadings and affidavit of service relied upon in endorsing the interlocutory judgment.

    It emerged that the process server in the said affidavit sworn on February 4 2020 stated that when he visited the African Spirit’s premises on December 24 2019, he was informed that the company had closed shop.
    That no effort was made to serve the firm save for service via registered post which substituted service was affected without leave of the court.

    By then, African Spirits had no access to its premises since January 2019 as a result of the legal battles with KRA, who with other investigative agencies chased away staff and took up sole control of its premises from January 2019 to December 2022 when they handed back the premises in a ruined state.

    Surprisingly, African Spirits was never made aware of the instant proceedings until a statutory insolvency notice was issued in HCC Comm No E071 of 2024 on March 20 2024 and the same were served via the spirits director’s email address.

    In an affidavit sworn on May 6 2024 by Mohamed Khandwalla, the financial controller of Milly Glasses hesitated that they commenced the suit herein by way of plaint dated November 29th 2019 on account of non-payment of goods supplied to African Spirits despite its knowledge of the same.

    Despite follow-ups by the Milly Glasses, African Spirits never responded to the same nor made any attempts to settle the debt necessitating the filing of the suit herein, almost five years ago.

    To Milly Glasses, the default judgment sought to be set aside herein against African Spirits and the application had been overtaken by events.
    In the ruling, the court had the benefit of perusing the draft defence and established that it raises tribal issues.

    African Spirits Notice of Motion application dated April 4 2024 was allowed with terms: The interlocutory judgment and decree issued on February 27 2020 and all consequential orders arising therefrom be, and are hereby set aside. African Spirits was granted leave to file and serve statement of defence, and all requisite documentation within 30 days from the date therein.

    African Spirits was ordered to pay Milly Glasses thrown away costs of Sh150,000 million within 21 days.

    That Milly Glasses underground operations are suspicious is dubious as is also manifested in a case Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has moved to court to recover Sh380 million parcel of land belonging to the Kenya Ports Authority.

    The two-acre parcel of land is located in Liwatoni, Mombasa, and part of it houses the Kenya Fisheries Service offices.

    The parcel of land was alienated by the then Commissioner of Lands Wilson Gachanja in 1996 and part of it was allocated to Bawazir Glass Works Limited.

    The land was divided to create two parcels of land MSA/BLOCK/XLVII/158 and MSA/BLOCK/XLVII/156. The parcel MSA/BLOCK/XLVII/156 was allocated to Bawazir Glassworks Limited and an allotment letter, reference number TP3/2/XIX, was issued on February 12 1996.
    Bawazir Glassworks is currently trading as Milly Glassworks Limited after it changed its name on May 25 2000, vide certificate number 50266.

    Milly Glassworks was listed as the first defendant and Gachanja listed as the second defendant in the suit.
    “The plaintiff (EACC) prays for an order of eviction directing the first defendant (Milly Glassworks Limited), its servants, agents or assigns to vacate from land MSA/Block/XLVII/109 and MSA/Block/XLVII/156 respectively,” EACC said.

    It also wants the sub-division of the land, MSA/Block/XLVII/109 and subsequent creation of the land parcel MSA/Block/XLVII/156 to be declared null and void.

    “The letter of allotment to Bawazir Glassworks should also be declared null and void for illegality and fraud, thus incapable of conferring interest to the first defendant (Milly Glassworks),” EACC said.

    “An order directing the chief registrar of land to cancel and expunge from the register the entry relating to the registration of the suit property in favour of the first defendant (Milly Glassworks Limited).”

    In the documents filed at the Mombasa environment and lands court on April 22, the EACC said the land in question was first allocated to the then East African Railways and Harbours on May 1 1965.

    The East Africa Railways and Harbour then leased the land to the government in July 1966 for 82 years, and the lease agreement stated that it was to be used for the department of fisheries.

    In 2002, the East Africa Harbours changed its name to KPA vide a legal notice number 160 of 11 October 2001, and subsequently, the title deed MSA/Block/XLVII/109 was issued to KPA on August 19 2002.

    EACC said the property was reserved for public use and hence, not available for alienation.
    However, Gachanja subdivided the land to create two parcels before allocating one to Bawazir Glassworks, now Milly Glassworks Limited.

    It is imperative to note that Rashid Sajjad at one time, was battling Mohammed Bawazir from importing and trading in glassware. Sajjad changed the name to Milly Glasses to take control. With all the said skeletons, many are asking why Sajjad has earned a title Alhaji Sajjadbhai Rashid Mohammed. Sajjad now lives in Mombasa, Dubai and London.

  • Billionaire Humphrey Kariuki Booted Out From Sh7.7B Tender Deal With The State

    Billionaire Humphrey Kariuki Booted Out From Sh7.7B Tender Deal With The State

    Billionaire Humphrey Kariuki will not be smiling all the way to the bank after a humbling loss. This is after Rubis Energy emerged victorious in a Sh7.7 billion tender to supply low-sulphur diesel to Kenya Power’s 30 off-grid stations.

    The conclusion of this tender follows a legal dispute initiated by Dalbit Petroleum Limited, which contested the award before the Public Procurement and Administrative Review Board (PPARB).

    The PPARB’s decision, issued on January 2, dismissed Dalbit Petroleum’s case, paving the way for Rubis Energy to undertake this substantial 24-month contract.

    Kenya Power initiated the tender process on October 10 of the previous year, seeking procurement for the supply and delivery of low-sulphur diesel to 30 off-grid power stations. The competitive process attracted bids from six oil marketers, with five failing at the preliminary tender evaluation stage.

    Rubis Energy emerged as the sole successful candidate, succeeding through both technical and financial evaluation stages.

    Dalbit Petroleum, owned by billionaire businessman Humphrey Kariuki, a notable ally of President William Ruto, however raised objections to the tender award. The company’s questioned the fairness of its disqualification, procedural irregularities, and discrepancies in the reasons provided for the disqualification.

    Kariuki has diverse interests in several prominent Kenyan businesses, including oil marketer Dalbit Petroleum, Africa Spirits Limited, WOW Beverages, and Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, contested the decision before the PPARB.

    Rubis Energy Kenya is owned by Rubis Energie, a subsidiary of the Rubis Group, which is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange, following the full acquisition of both KenolKobil and Gulf Energy Holdings in 2019.

    Rubis controls 8.6 percent of the local Kenyan market, making it the third-biggest marketer after TotalEnergies and Vivo Energies.

    In its ruling, the PPARB dismissed Dalbit Petroleum’s request for review and ordered Kenya Power to proceed with procurement of the tender to conclusion.

    “We are therefore not persuaded by the applicant’s arguments to consider that its tender was substantially responsive and that any minor deviations in its tender were immaterial and would not affect the competitive position of other tenders as public procurement espouses the principle of competition which requires that participating tenderers should complete on equal footing such that any non-compliance on any tender requirement calls for the automatic disqualification of the non-compliant tender,” the Board decided.

    The Board emphasized the principle of competition in public procurement, stating that any non-compliance with tender requirements calls for automatic disqualification.

    The successful award of this tender positions Rubis Energy as a key player in powering Kenya Power’s off-grid stations for the next 24 months.

    The contract, valued at Sh7.737 billion, underscores Rubis Energy’s capability to meet the energy needs of the nation. It marks a crucial step in bolstering Kenya’s energy infrastructure, particularly in areas beyond the conventional grid.

  • Humphrey Kariuki Puts Up His Tax Dispute Ridden Africa Spirits For Sale

    Humphrey Kariuki Puts Up His Tax Dispute Ridden Africa Spirits For Sale

    Following a two-year battle with the courts on allegations of Sh41B tax evasion on his firm, the Janus Continental Group’s boss Humphrey Kariuki has decided to put for sale the scandal ridden Africa Spirits that’s in the middle of the circus with Kenya Revenue Authority(KRA).

    Mr Kariuki and his co-accused denied failing to pay tax of Sh17,782,553,085 to the commissioner of domestic taxes between January and December 2016.

    They are also accused of omitting Sh832,048,543 in Value Added Tax (VAT) for Africa Spirits Limited (ASL), an amount which had been included in the returns, for the period January to December 2016.

    For 2017, Mr Kariuki allegedly failed to remit Sh5,981,840,025 while ASL failed to remit Sh2,188,622,304. For 2018, the directors of Wow Beverages Limited (WBL) and ASL are charged with failing to remit Sh5,673,829,000.

    The run-ins with the authorities has taken toll of the reclusive billionaire who’s now considering selling it.

    Mr. Kariuki, has already received several offers to acquire his brewery Africa Spirits, reportedly, he has already turned down offers from London Distillers and 254 Brewing Company, which he deemed too low.

    He is currently in discussions with Keroche Breweries, a major Kenyan brewery, but is asking but is asking for more money and they have not yet reached an agreement. Kenyatta’s bitter aftertaste.

    In addition to their current negotiations, Keroche’s director Tabitha Karanja and Kariuki have another point in common. They were both in full support of President Uhuru Kenyatta on the campaign trail before being ensnared in his anti-corruption policy.

    In fact, this policy is what led Kariuki to put Africa Spirits up for sale. The common denominator between the Karanja’s and Kariuki is that they have all been attacked by the Kenyatta government despite having financed Kenyatta’s 2013 and 2017 election campaigns. They have become collateral damage in the big anti-corruption campaign organised by Kenyatta, who wanted to show that he was not taking action solely against his perceived political enemies.

    Keroche just like in Kariuki’s case, found themselves in the crossfire where the brewery was accused of Sh14B tax evasion in a case that also attracted political attention with many pointing accusing fingers at Statehouse for not being supportive of local industries. The case is still in court just like tbe Kariuki’s.

  • Is Tycoon Humphrey Kariuki Planning To Denounce His Kenyan Citizenship?

    Is Tycoon Humphrey Kariuki Planning To Denounce His Kenyan Citizenship?

    Cypriot outlet Politis earlier this week had published a list of 26 foreign investors and their family members from outside the EU whose Golden Visas will be stripped by the Cyprus government. Humphrey Kariuki Ndegwa and his wife Stelia Nasike W are amongst 26 marked investors whose citizenship has been revoked.

    Humphrey Kariuki is wanted by the Kenyan authorities on allegations of evading taxes of more than $30 million and smuggling substandard ethanol products into the country. When the Kenyan authorities raided the Thika-based offices of Africa Spirits Limited, a company owned by the Humphrey Kariuki, they found smuggled ethanol, 312,000 litres of illicit liquor and 21 million fake Kenya Revenue Authority stamps. The factory has since been shut down.

    In his response, Kariuki who has been a Cyprus citizen since 2016, and is currently facing charges of 21 counts of tax evasion and being in possession of counterfeit excise duty stamps for his Africa Spirits Limited (ASL) company in Kenya has stated that he’s ready for an audit report from the Cyprus government.

    “While I understand that my passport is part of this audit process, having been granted before 2018, I have no doubt that my application fully complied with the regulatory requirements,”  Tycoon Kariuki said in a statement quoted by The Star.

    On 20th this month, Senior Principal Magistrate Kennedy Cheruiyot ruled that the embattled Kariuki, whose passport had been confiscated by the State, has a right to freedom of movement and had demonstrated willingness to cooperate with the court.

    This comes amid allegations that Tycoon Kariuki and the family were planning to denounce their Kenyan citizenship-citing harassment from the government agencies- and remain citizens of the European Island Republic of Cyprus. What happens to the tycoon’s business empire in Kenya and the case if the Cyprus government clears his family?

  • Billionaire Humphrey Kariuki Says He’s Confident He’ll Prove Innocence Blames His Haters For His Predicaments

    Billionaire Humphrey Kariuki Says He’s Confident He’ll Prove Innocence Blames His Haters For His Predicaments

    Many have been asking themselves who is this businessman that has apparently conducted business in Kenya for ages without paying Tax all through and where were KRA officials?  Businessman Humphrey Kariuki has finally spoken out over Sh41 billion tax evasion charges he is defending himself in the court of law.

    In a statement on Tuesday, he said Kariuki stated that he is a law-abiding citizen who hasn’t been involved in any criminal activity.

    “I am a patriotic and law-abiding citizen… The truth, law, and evidence are wholly behind me. I shall defend myself adequately and openly for the general public to know the truth,” Kariuki said.

    Kariuki says dark forces are behind his arrests as he states that he complied with DCI George Kinoti’s orders in February requiring to appear at the headquarters for questioning over tax evasion and forgery.

    Kariuki said he is not involved in the management and day to day running of African Spirits which is at the center of tax evasion claims, as well as allegations of possession of uncustomed ethanol and counterfeit stamps.

    On his defense, Kariuki states that any allegation linking him to malpractices at the firm is in bad faith.

    I’m reading Statement by Humphrey Kariuki 19.08 on @Scribd #ReadMore https://www.scribd.com/document/422609164/Statement-by-Humphrey-Kariuki-19-08

    According to Kariuki, jealous and malicious people in government and other business competitors are out to tarnish his name because he has multiple business interests across the globe, which he says make him be away from Kenya for almost half of every year.

    His defense lawyers told media that Kariuki is a typical Kenyan entrepreneur who has made a significant contribution to the Kenyan economy through his widespread sets of businesses he has invested in as well as employment creation.

    The lawyer was talking after his client Kariuki, was on Monday rearrested after being freed on bail. He had earlier been granted Sh11 million bail with an alternative bond of Sh22 million over tax evasion charges.

    Personally, I think Humphrey Kariuki made a deal that hurt someone who dines with deep State operatives or a fellow who is in the high links with the Arms of government and is, are, currently using the deep connection and state entities to bring the tycoon to his knees. If indeed KRA let Humphrey Kariuki conduct his normal business for all those years without paying taxes then, the problem is not Kariuki, the biggest problem is at Times Towers where the taxman sits. Why is KRA keen and punishing poor Kenyans and turning a blind eye on these tycoons? How can an individual run a multibillion business empire in Kenya without the taxman having the required tax return details and documents? Who is playing who in this Humphrey Kariuki tax evasion case?