Teachers stand to benefit from upcoming changes that could put more money in their wallets, without having to revise their basic salaries or benefits.
According to the proposed plan, teachers earning KSh32,333 or less will no longer have to deal with PAYE deductions once the new tax structure is approved by Parliament.
Those whose earnings exceed this threshold could also see a reduction in their tax liabilities, depending on how the final tax framework is set by the government.
John Mbadi, the Treasury CS previously pointed out that those affected by this adjustment could see their monthly take-home pay increase by around KSh2,083.
The planned changes aim to raise the number of officially employed Kenyans who are exempt from PAYE, increasing the figure from about 1.329 million to 1.692 million.
President Ruto introduced the tax relief initiative during the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret, emphasizing the government's goal of alleviating the financial strain on workers, especially those with lower incomes.
He highlighted that the extra funds would assist families in covering essential expenses such as food, transportation, school fees, and other daily needs.
However this proposal doesn’t change teachers' gross salaries directly; rather, its effects will be felt through adjustments in mandatory tax deductions.
Before these reforms can take effect, they will need to go through the required legislative processes.
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