Teachers across the country are set to receive a salary increase beginning July 1 after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) confirmed that the government has allocated Ksh 8.4 billion to enhance their pay. Speaking during the closing ceremony of the 49th Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) Annual National Conference of Principals in Mombasa, TSC
Kenyan teachers have raised concerns over their June pay slips, which reflected unexpected increases in Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax deductions, with many complaining that they were not given any prior notice. A significant number of teachers have reported seeing their income tax go up by approximately Ksh 108 per month. According to union
The Teachers Service Commission has proposed lowering the minimum KCSE grade required for several teacher training courses from C+ to C plain in new regulations released in 2026. The changes are contained in the proposed Teachers Service Commission Code of Regulations for Teachers (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, which seek to revise qualifications for teacher registration and