​”More Money on Payslips” Ruto Reveals How New PAYE Plan Will Boost Teachers’ Salaries

Thousands of Kenyan teachers are set to see higher monthly take-home pay once proposed changes to the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax structure take effect, President William Ruto has announced.

Speaking on Thursday, November 12, 2026, during the Kenya Comprehensive School Heads Association (KECSHA) National Annual General Meeting in Mombasa, the Head of State explained that the upcoming tax adjustments are designed to cushion salaried workers and more than offset deductions like the Affordable Housing Levy.

Under the proposed tax plan, workers earning up to Sh32,333 per month will pay zero PAYE, while lower-income bands across public service payslips will receive meaningful relief.

​Beyond tax relief, President Ruto delivered a major career boost to educators after confirming that the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has approved the revised 2026 Career Progression Guidelines.

To implement the framework immediately, the government has allocated an additional Sh4 billion to facilitate the promotion of 50,000 teachers during the current financial year—what the President described as the largest single-year promotion drive in the country’s history.

He also announced plans to recruit 20,000 more teachers in December, alongside reserving 20 percent of affordable housing units specifically for educators.

​The announcements drew loud applause from school heads gathered at the Sheikh Zayed Children Welfare Centre in Nyali, Mombasa, many of whom have pushed for years to end career stagnation in the teaching service.

Ruto also directed the Ministry of Education and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to review school capitation upward by January next year to match inflation.

​For official legislative debates, tax amendment bills, and education budget approvals, citizens can visit the Parliament of Kenya portal.

​With tax changes heading to Parliament and promotions lined up, teachers across the country will be watching their upcoming payslips closely.

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