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Relief for teachers as State releases Sh1.5bn exam allowances

Education and Career

Relief for teachers as State releases Sh1.5bn exam allowances

The examination council depends on a large workforce drawn mainly from the teaching profession to run national assessments. For the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education exams, 22,247 security officers, 54,782 invigilators, 12,126 supervisors and 10,765 centre managers were deployed.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 14 Apr 2026

KNUT threatens withdrawal from 2026 exams over unpaid arrears

Education and Career

KNUT threatens withdrawal from 2026 exams over unpaid arrears

Speaking in Kakamega on Thursday, KNUT Kakamega North Secretary General Shadrack Muyaka criticised the slow pace of payments to exam invigilators, supervisors, and markers, noting that trust between teachers and the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has been weakened.

By Rose Achieng 27 Mar 2026

Govt blames cash flow problems for delay in paying 2025 exam officials

Education and Career

Govt blames cash flow problems for delay in paying 2025 exam officials

The ministry explained that the delay is part of wider funding constraints currently influencing government operations. It said the concerns raised by those who supported the examinations process are justified and have been taken seriously.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 14 Feb 2026