Teachers across Kenya are seeking clarification from the Teachers Service Commission after noticing higher Pay As You Earn deductions in their June payslips.
A majority of teachers reported an increase of about Ksh108 in income tax deductions compared to previous months. This has sparked concerns among educators already struggling with the high cost of living.
Union officials estimate that if the additional deduction applies across more than 300,000 TSC-employed teachers, it could total about Ksh32.4 million in extra tax collections in one month. A spot check showed one teacher receiving Ksh10,334 instead of the normal Ksh10,442 after deductions, indicating an extra Ksh108 cut.
The issue emerged just days after TSC and teachers’ unions signed the 2026 Career Progression Guidelines. TSC has yet to issue any formal clarification on the changes.
