In an article by blogger Cyprian Nyakundi, Senator Aaron Cheruiyot has been accused of being part of a system that is quietly stealing billions of shillings in betting taxes meant for the Kenyan public. Sources close to the matter say that after the Kenya Kwanza government took office, the previous system that allowed the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to monitor and collect taxes directly from betting companies was replaced.
Instead of the taxes going straight to KRA, the new system managed by a private company using Compulynx software — allegedly collects the money first. This setup, reportedly linked to Senator Cheruiyot’s circle, takes over 20% in deductions, even though legally the service fee should not exceed 4.5%. After the deductions, only a small amount is sent to KRA, and the rest disappears into private pockets.
Evidently, this scheme explains why betting in Kenya continues to rise, yet government revenue from the industry keeps dropping as billions vanish into unaccounted systems, hospitals remain underfunded, bursaries dry up, while everyday Kenyans continue to suffer under the weight of inequality and corruption.
The senator is yet to respond to the claims.