Kenyan teacher and online personality Teacher Cillah has sparked debate online after sharing a humorous but emotional breakdown of her KSh 30,000 monthly salary.
“Nime-realise leo tunalipangwa 2 bob per minute.”
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The Calculation That Shocked Her
According to Cillah:
- KSh 30,000 divided by 30 days equals KSh 1,000 per day.
- KSh 1,000 divided by 8 hours equals KSh 125 per hour.
- KSh 125 divided by 60 minutes equals roughly KSh 2 per minute.
The revelation left her laughing in disbelief.
“What?! I feel short-changed! Hahaha!”
Cillah then joked that people should not criticise teachers who venture into side businesses to supplement their income.
“Mkisikia nafanya biashara ingine msiniambie mimi ni mwalimu sifai kuwa nafanya biashara zingine.”
Online Reactions Pour In
The video quickly attracted thousands of reactions, with many Kenyans relating to the struggle of surviving on modest salaries amid the rising cost of living.
“Only God knows our fate.” — Teacher Lydia
“It’s a calling!” — Snr. Ndundi
“Na sisi interns 16 bob per lesson next.”— njerikimani
“Depending on salary alone, it’s hard.” — compound eye.
“Na wale wanalipwa 8k?”
Tr Cillah // InstagramDyana Cods’ Past Remarks Resurface Amid Teacher Cillah Debate
As Teacher Cillah’s salary breakdown continued trending online, many Kenyans also revisited controversial remarks made by Kenyan musician Dyana Cods in 2025 after her performance at State House.
At the time, Dyana had defended artists who received payments from the government, questioning why entertainers often face criticism for working with state institutions.Speaking after the event, the singer argued that artists also deserve opportunities to earn from public performances, just like professionals in other sectors who are paid using government funds.
“Why is it that when artists are paid by the government, it suddenly becomes a problem?” Dyana said.
Teachers are paid by the government. Doctors are paid by the government. Many people working in different sectors receive government salaries every month, but nobody questions that.”
The musician insisted that entertainers should not be condemned for accepting gigs linked to the state, saying music and performance are also legitimate careers.
“Art is work too. Performing is work. We spend money creating music, shooting videos, promoting brands and entertaining people. So when an artist gets an opportunity to perform at a government function, why should that become a crime?” she added.
