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KNEC boss David Njegere speaking during a past engagement.

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KNEC opens online Item-writing training for senior school, vocational teachers

Item writing is the process of developing individual questions or tasks used to assess a learner's knowledge, skills and competencies. The process goes beyond simply writing questions. Assessment items need to be linked to the curriculum, test the intended learning outcomes and be clear enough to allow learners to demonstrate what they know and can do

By Chrispho Owuor 15 Sep 2026

32 teacher colleges face major changes under proposed national system

Education and Career

32 teacher colleges face major changes under proposed national system

The proposal is part of wider changes targeting teacher training in the country and could affect about 36,000 students who were enrolled in pre-service teacher training and upgrade programmes during the 2024/25 financial year.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 13 Aug 2026

Sh6.7bn funding gap puts pressure on KNEC ahead of national exams

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Sh6.7bn funding gap puts pressure on KNEC ahead of national exams

The Kenya National Examinations Council, however, has been allocated only Sh9.9 billion in the current financial year, leaving it with a funding deficit of Sh6.71 billion.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 5 Aug 2026

Utumishi Girls turns to prayer as recovery from deadly fire continue

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Utumishi Girls turns to prayer as recovery from deadly fire continue

Principal Rufina Nkonge said the gathering marks the school's first prayer day since learning resumed after the institution reopened in phases on July 2.

By Bradley Bosire 30 Jul 2026

KNEC opens digital access to KCSE certificates for all candidates

Education and Career

KNEC opens digital access to KCSE certificates for all candidates

Under the new system, candidates are required to register on the e-certificate portal using their full names and email addresses. First-time users must activate their accounts by entering a One-Time Password (OTP) sent to their registered email before accessing the platform.

By David Abonyo 21 Jul 2026

Teachers invited to apply as KNEC begins examiner recruitment

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Teachers invited to apply as KNEC begins examiner recruitment

KNEC said only shortlisted applicants will be required to pay a training fee of Sh10,500. Instructions on how to make the payment will be shared through SMS and the KNEC application portal.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 10 Jul 2026

KNEC starts registration for November 2026 business, technical exams

Education and Career

KNEC starts registration for November 2026 business, technical exams

Eligible candidates include those studying in National Polytechnics, Technical Training Institutes (TTIs), Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, as well as Vocational Training Centres.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 9 Jul 2026

Treasury releases Sh1.5 billion as KNEC settles KCSE, KJSEA teachers' marking dues

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Treasury releases Sh1.5 billion as KNEC settles KCSE, KJSEA teachers' marking dues

In a statement issued on Thursday, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) had completed the disbursement of the outstanding balances to the examiners' respective bank accounts following the release of funds by the National Treasury.

By David Abonyo 9 Jul 2026

Principals required to verify KPSEA and KJSEA assessment records by July 30

Education and Career

Principals required to verify KPSEA and KJSEA assessment records by July 30

The verification comes as KNEC intensifies preparations for the administration of assessments under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), where continuous assessment contributes to a learner’s final score.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 2 Jul 2026

KNEC opens recruitment for 2026 KCSE oral and practical examiners

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KNEC opens recruitment for 2026 KCSE oral and practical examiners

The recruitment is intended to strengthen the pool of trained assessors responsible for evaluating candidates' performance in practical and oral examinations

By Chrispho Owuor 30 Jun 2026

MPs unlock Sh1.5 billion to pay delayed exam duty allowances for teachers

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MPs unlock Sh1.5 billion to pay delayed exam duty allowances for teachers

Earlier, Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairperson Sam Atandi confirmed that the supplementary budget had included funds meant to address the backlog in payments to teachers involved in exam administration.

By Bradley Bosire 20 Jun 2026

Don't force students to sit for exams, PS Bitok tells school heads

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Don't force students to sit for exams, PS Bitok tells school heads

According to the PS, some of the disturbances reported in schools can be avoided if administrators engage students through dialogue and pay closer attention to their concerns instead of relying solely on traditional management methods.

By Bradley Bosire 5 Jun 2026