Latest Release · February 2026
Version 2026.02 — the payroll compliance update
Current
This release aligns payroll with the latest Kenyan statutory changes for February 2026 — including NSSF Phase 4 and the two-tier contribution structure — alongside several CBC and communication improvements requested by schools.
New Features
- NSSF Phase 4 — 6% rates with automatic Tier I / Tier II split from February 2026.P9 automation — Annual P9 certificates generated automatically per employee for iTax filing.SHIF remittance report — 2.75% SHIF schedule formatted for SHA eCitizen submission.Housing Levy report — Combined employee/employer 3% report for the Housing Fund portal.
Improvements
- Faster payroll processing for schools with 100+ staff.
- Improved payslip PDF layout with YTD cumulative columns.
- Bulk SMS now supports scheduled sending in school timezone.
- CBC report card export now includes strand-level descriptors by default.
Release HistoryPrevious releases
A record of what we've shipped — every update is free for all schools on the platform.
January 2026 Version 2026.01CBC Assessment & Report Card Upgrade
A significant release focused on strengthening CBC assessment workflows and report card quality for primary and junior secondary schools.
- Full 8-point rubric support (EE1/EE2, ME1/ME2, AE1/AE2, BE1/BE2) across all CBC classes.
- Senior Secondary pathway management — STEM, Social Sciences, Arts & Sports Science.
- Strand and sub-strand tracking per learning area for Grade 4–9.
- Report card templates for KJSEA 8-point and 4-band rubric formats.
- Bulk PDF generation for entire classes in a single click.
December 2025 Version 2025.12E-Learning Module — Live Classes & Assignments
The release that brought full online learning to Tiptons Analytics — live video, digital assignments, discussion forums and revision library.
- HD live classes with screen sharing, interactive whiteboard and breakout rooms.
- Session recording for absent students and revision.
- Digital assignment workflow with online grading and parent notifications.
- Discussion forums aligned with CBC Communication & Collaboration competency.
- Revision library organized by class, subject and term with drag-and-drop uploads.
November 2025 Version 2025.11M-Pesa STK Push & Auto Reconciliation
Rebuilt M-Pesa integration on Safaricom Daraja API v3.0 with STK Push support and instant reconciliation against student records.
- STK Push (Lipa na M-Pesa Online) prompts sent directly to parents' phones.
- Real-time C2B callbacks matched automatically by admission number.
- Digital receipt + SMS confirmation issued within seconds of payment.
- Partial payment tracking with automatic balance carry-forward.
- Paybill / Till number setup assistance and Safaricom Business Portal guidance.
October 2025 Version 2025.10Biometric Attendance — ZKTeco F18 Integration
Introduced native ZKTeco F18 fingerprint reader support with real-time TCP/IP sync and instant parent SMS on clock-in and clock-out.
- ZKTeco F18 fingerprint, RFID and PIN verification.
- Real-time TCP/IP synchronization with the Tiptons Analytics dashboard.
- Automatic parent SMS alerts on arrival, departure, lateness and absence.
- Students and staff attendance on the same device.
- On-site installation and student enrollment included.
September 2025 Version 2025.09Administration & Communication Suite launch
Brought student records, admissions, HR, visitors and communication together in one integrated suite.
- Centralized student, parent and staff record management with document uploads.
- Online admissions, applications and interview scheduling.
- Front Desk CRM with lead management and prioritization.
- HR module with biometric device integration.
- Visitors management with appointment notification and visitor records.
How we releaseUpdates without the disruption
We ship features every month — but always with the same three rules to keep your school running.
Scheduled Rollouts
Releases go out on scheduled days so we never interrupt your fee runs, exams or payroll processing.
Always Free
Every update — big or small — is included for all schools. No upgrade fees, no feature paywalls.
Built with Schools
Most features start as requests from head teachers, bursars and directors. We listen, then build.
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