Teachers across Kenya experienced shock and outrage over reduced June salaries due to an unexpected increase in PAYE deductions. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has since clarified the situation, attributing the pay cuts to a payroll error.

• The TSC admitted to a payroll system anomaly that mistakenly awarded teachers a duplicate tax relief on NSSF contributions, leading to higher PAYE deductions.
• The Teachers Service Commission (TSC), the government body responsible for teacher management, issued a statement to explain the discrepancy.
• The error occurred during the reconfiguration of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Database (IPPD) system following amendments under the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024.