The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has received a Sh1 billion allocation from the Treasury to clear outstanding invigilation and examiner payments. This funding aims to settle contracted professionals’ dues — including teachers, security personnel and drivers — and should allow KNEC invigilation payments to start disbursing from 9 April.
Key Takeaways
- Sh1 billion has been released to KNEC to pay contracted professionals for last year’s assessments.
- Payments target teachers, supervisors, centre managers, drivers and security staff who worked on national exams.
- Common payment delays are caused by data mismatches, missing documentation and CP2 deployment errors.
- There are clear steps to check and correct details via the CP2 portal and through Sub-County Directors of Education.
KNEC invigilation payments: what to expect
The supplementary budget signed into law permits the Treasury Cabinet Secretary to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund, releasing Sh1 billion to KNEC. The money is intended to pay contracted professionals who supported national assessments. KNEC invigilation payments should move quickly once processed, but individual disbursement timing depends on verification and correct data in the CP2 system.
Who is covered and typical allowances
The allocation covers various roles contracted for national exams and assessments. Typical allowances published by KNEC include:
- KPSEA invigilators: Sh 550 per day for 3 days = Sh 1,680
- KJSEA invigilators: Sh 550 per day for 6 days = Sh 3,300
- KPSEA & KJSEA supervisors: Sh 680 per day for 6 days = Sh 4,080
- KCSE supervisors: Sh 680 per day for 16 days = Sh 10,880
- KCSE invigilators: Sh 550 per day for 16 days = Sh 8,800
- Centre managers: Paid at the applicable daily rates for the assessment
Why some teachers have not been paid
KNEC reports that delays and missed payments are usually due to data mismatches and missing documentation. Common problems include:
- Name on CP2 not matching the M-Pesa account name.
- Missing ID number or TSC/PF number in the CP2 record.
- Attendance registers not submitted, or submitted without proper stamps and signatures.
- Contracted professionals not deployed correctly in the CP2 portal.
- Late or incomplete data sent by centre managers or sub-county offices.
How to fix payment problems
Follow these steps to resolve common issues and speed up KNEC invigilation payments:
- Name mismatch: Create a new CP2 account using a Safaricom (M-Pesa) number registered in the exact name shown on your ID.
- Missing ID or TSC/PF: Log into the CP2 portal and update your profile with the correct ID and TSC/PF numbers.
- Documentation: Centre managers should download attendance registers from CP2, verify, sign and stamp them, then forward to the Sub-County Director of Education (SCDE) for onward submission to KNEC.
- Not deployed in CP2: Contact your SCDE to register a query for onward submission to KNEC. Include year, exam name, centre code, role and the Safaricom number that matches your ID.
- Late or incomplete data: Clean up records and resubmit through the SCDE as soon as possible; KNEC processes accurate data on receipt.
What teachers should check now
Before payment cycles, every contracted professional should confirm:
- Their name in the CP2 system exactly matches their national ID and M-Pesa registration.
- Their ID number and TSC/PF number are present and correct in CP2.
- Attendance registers were properly signed, stamped and submitted by the centre manager.
- They were correctly deployed to the exam centre in CP2 for the year and assessment concerned.
Timelines, context and labour actions
Basic Education leadership pushed for speedy approval of a Sh66 billion supplementary budget to address liquidity challenges affecting the Ministry of Education, Teachers Service Commission and KNEC. Teacher unions have warned of possible industrial action if a long-term solution to delayed payments is not implemented. The current Sh1 billion allocation is a short-term measure to clear backlog payments for contracted professionals.
Where to find exam resources and revision materials
While awaiting payment, teachers and students can access past papers and revision resources related to national exams. Useful resources include KCSE exams and revision materials, KCPE past papers and CBC curriculum designs to support teaching and revision plans.
Final steps and contact points
If you have not been paid after confirming your CP2 details and documentation, contact your Sub-County Director of Education to log a formal query to KNEC. Keep copies of attendance registers and any correspondence. Ensuring accurate, complete data is the fastest way to receive KNEC invigilation payments.
