Teachers across Kenya have received a major boost after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) reportedly reopened its payroll system to allow third-party transactions, including loan approvals through the T-PAY platform.The development comes as a relief to thousands of teachers who had experienced delays in processing salary check-off loans and other payroll-related services.
With the system now operational, teachers can once again apply for and approve loans directly through the T-PAY portal.The reopening is expected to trigger increased activity among teachers seeking emergency funds, school fees loans, business financing, and personal development support.
Relief for Teachers
Many teachers rely heavily on salary-based loans to meet daily financial obligations. The temporary restrictions on payroll transactions had affected loan processing by banks and financial institutions linked to the TSC payroll system.
The latest update now allows:
Loan approvals through T-PAYProcessing of third-party deductions
Access to payslips and P9 formsPayroll management services
According to the official Teachers Service Commission (TSC), teachers can access various payroll and online services through the T-PAY platform.Increased Activity ExpectedFinancial institutions that provide salary check-off loans to teachers are expected to experience increased demand following the reopening of payroll services.
Many teachers had pending applications awaiting system activation.Education stakeholders say the move will help ease financial pressure among teachers, especially during a period of rising living costs and economic uncertainty.
TSC Maintains Security Measures
TSC has continued to strengthen security within the T-PAY system to protect teachers from fraudulent transactions. Teachers are required to verify their details using One-Time Passwords (OTP), registered phone numbers, and official TSC records before loan approvals are processed.Teachers experiencing login or verification challenges are advised to update their personal details and contact information through the official TSC online portal