The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced a 3% increase to teachers’ invigilation payments. The rise aims to recognise the work of examiners, supervisors and invigilators and to speed up settlement of outstanding dues from the 2024 and 2025 exam cycles. KNEC says it is working with the Ministry of Education and the National Treasury to process payments more quickly.
Key Takeaways
- KNEC invigilation dues have been increased by 3% for eligible examiners, supervisors and invigilators.
- KNEC is prioritising payment of outstanding allowances and coordination fees from 2024 and 2025.
- Common causes of delayed payments include data mismatches, missing documents and CP2 deployment errors; KNEC has listed fixes.
- Teachers can check and update details in the CP2 system and follow the submission steps through their Sub-County Director of Education.
What the KNEC invigilation dues increase means
The 3% increase applies to all contracted professionals who served as invigilators, supervisors, centre managers and other roles in national assessments. KNEC noted the change as part of a wider effort to recognise the work of those who support national exams and to clear backlog payments. Officials have confirmed active engagement with the Treasury and the Ministry of Education to expedite disbursement.
Who is affected
About 77,600 teachers who worked as centre managers, supervisors and invigilators during the 2025 national exams are affected. Contracted professionals include teachers, drivers and security personnel who supported exams such as the Grade 6 KPSEA, Grade 9 KJSEA and the KCSE.
Daily rates and sample payments
KNEC revised the daily transport reimbursement rates before applying the 3% increment. The standard daily rates were:
- Invigilators and centre managers: Ksh 550 per day
- Supervisors: Ksh 680 per day
Example totals before the 3% increase:
- KPSEA invigilator (3 days): Ksh 550 x 3 = Ksh 1,650
- KJSEA invigilator (6 days): Ksh 550 x 6 = Ksh 3,300
- KPSEA/KJSEA supervisor (6 days): Ksh 680 x 6 = Ksh 4,080
- KCSE supervisor (16 days): Ksh 680 x 16 = Ksh 10,880
- KCSE invigilator (16 days): Ksh 550 x 16 = Ksh 8,800
The 3% increment will be applied on top of these amounts. For teachers preparing revision materials or practice exams, see our KCSE revision exams and KCPE practice papers to support learners during exam preparation.
Why some teachers miss payment — and how to fix it
KNEC attributes most payment delays to documentation and data issues. The common reasons and their remedies are:
- Name mismatch: The CP2 account name does not match the M-Pesa name. Solution: Create or update the CP2 account to use a Safaricom (M-Pesa) number that matches your ID details.
- Missing ID or TSC/PF number: Details are incomplete in the CP2 profile. Solution: Log in to the CP2 portal and update your ID and TSC/PF number.
- Missing or unsigned attendance registers: Registers were not submitted or lack official stamps and signatures. Solution: Centre managers should download registers from CP2, verify, sign, stamp and forward them to the Sub-County Director of Education (SCDE) for onward submission to KNEC.
- Not deployed in CP2: You worked but were not listed as deployed. Solution: Contact your SCDE and register a query. Provide year, exam, centre code, role and a Safaricom M-Pesa number matching your ID.
- Late or inaccurate data from the field: Slow responses or incomplete contracted professional data. Solution: Clean up records and resend them through the SCDE so KNEC can process accurate data.
How teachers can check payment status
To speed up payment, teachers should:
- Confirm that CP2 details match official ID and mobile money registration.
- Follow up with the Sub-County Director of Education if attendance registers were not submitted or if you were not deployed in CP2.
- Keep copies of signed and stamped attendance registers and any communication with KNEC or the SCDE.
If you are preparing learners for national assessments, consider using our free resources for the CBC and other exam levels: CBC exam papers and Grade 3 term exams.
What to expect next
KNEC has pledged regular updates through its channels and said payments are being processed as a priority. Teachers’ unions have pushed for timely payments and better honouraria. The continued release of remaining assessment results allows KNEC to finalise verification and start disbursements. Teachers are advised to check and update CP2 records now to avoid further delays.
