The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and tax advisory firms are advocating for significant cuts to Pay As You Earn (PAYE) rates and a higher tax-free salary threshold in the Finance Bill 2026.

• LSK proposes a tax-free monthly salary of Ksh30,000, with tiered rates culminating in a 30 per cent top individual rate.
• Key organizations involved include the Law Society of Kenya and various financial and tax advisory firms.
• A notable proposal is to grant non-taxable deduction status to contributions made to cooperative societies, aligning them with pension tax treatment.

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) is developing a new university admission system to align with the competency-based education (CBE) curriculum for the first cohort transitioning in 2029.

• Students will be admitted based on specialised career pathways selected in senior school, rather than solely KCSE grades.
• The KUCCPS Chief Executive Officer, Agnes Wahome, stated that new criteria will be established, potentially using CBE descriptors like "Exceeding Expectation" (EE).
• This shift is expected to ease university placement competition by targeting specific fields of study.

Sharon Kisire has been appointed as the new Vice Chairperson of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), effective May 21, 2026.

• Kisire takes over from Leila Ali Abdi, whose 6-year term expired.
• She brings over 20 years of experience in human resource management and organisational leadership.
• Her appointment comes as the TSC continues to implement sector reforms.