The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has expressed concern over delayed payments to teachers who supervised the 2025 national examinations, warning that this could jeopardize the smooth conduct of the 2026 exams.
Although the government released Sh1.5 billion to clear outstanding dues for examination supervisors and invigilators, thousands of teachers remain unpaid. KNUT officials, including National Chairman Patrick Karinga, highlighted that verification challenges within the Kenya National Examinations Council’s (KNEC) Contracted Professionals (CP2) system have stalled payments.
Speaking at a funeral service in Laikipia West, KNUT leaders cautioned that ongoing delays might lead some teachers to withdraw from critical examination duties scheduled later this year.
Verification Delays and Payment Process
- KNEC confirmed that many examiners began receiving allowances in June, but some supervisors and invigilators are still awaiting payments due to verification procedures.
- The council urged unpaid teachers to verify their details on the CP2 platform to expedite claims processing.
- KNEC assured all verified claims will be settled in full and announced a 3% increase in payment rates for contracted professionals to acknowledge their vital role in exam administration.
Government Response
Basic Education Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa stated that the Ministry of Education is collaborating with the National Treasury to finalize outstanding payments and assured teachers of imminent disbursements.
Additional Concerns Raised by KNUT
- The union criticized the current Social Health Authority (SHA) insurance scheme, claiming it falls short of the previous medical cover’s effectiveness.
- KNUT called on the government to establish a more reliable health insurance scheme tailored to teachers’ needs.
The union’s warnings come amid heightened tensions as the education sector prepares for the 2026 national examinations, emphasizing the need for timely payments to maintain exam integrity and teacher morale.
