The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) will clear delayed allowances for teachers and other officials who invigilated the 2025 national exams after the National Treasury approved a one-off payment of Sh 1.5 billion. This payment ends a four-month delay and aims to clear transport reimbursements and facilitation fees for contracted professionals.
Key Takeaways
- KNEC invigilator payments of Sh 1.5 billion approved to clear backlog for 2025 exams.
- Delays were mainly caused by data mismatches, missing documentation and verification issues.
- Invigilators must ensure CP2 details and M-Pesa name match their ID to receive payment.
- Centre managers and Sub-County Directors of Education (SCDE) play a key role in submitting correct attendance registers.
What the KNEC payment means
The approved KNEC invigilator payments will reimburse teachers, supervisors, drivers and security staff who supported national exams. KNEC typically reimburses transport and facilitation after exam marking and result release. The recent fund release addresses arrears for thousands of contracted professionals.
Who is eligible and what to expect
Eligible people include teachers who served as invigilators, supervisors, centre managers, and other contracted staff recorded in the Contracted Professionals (CP2) system. Payments are made via the registered Safaricom M-Pesa numbers linked to CP2 accounts. If your details are correct, expect the payment to be processed once KNEC completes verification.
Common reasons for missed payments and solutions
- Name mismatch: The name on the CP2 account does not match the M-Pesa name. Solution: Create or update your CP2 account with a Safaricom number and M-Pesa name that match your ID.
- Missing ID or TSC/PF number: Payment cannot be matched without proper identification. Solution: Log in to the CP2 portal and update your ID and TSC/PF details.
- Missing or unsigned attendance registers: Registers that lack official stamps or signatures delay verification. Solution: Centre managers should download registers from CP2, verify, sign, stamp and forward them to the SCDE for onward submission to KNEC.
- Not deployed in CP2: Some contracted staff worked but were not listed as deployed. Solution: Contact your SCDE, register your query and include year, exam name, centre code, role and an M-Pesa number that matches your ID.
- Late or incomplete data submission: Slow responses and incomplete data delay processing. Solution: Clean up and resend accurate data through your SCDE promptly.
Daily rates and examples of payments
KNEC uses standard daily rates by exam type and role. Examples include:
- KPSEA invigilators: Sh 550 per day for 3 days (approx. Sh 1,650).
- KJSEA invigilators: Sh 550 per day for 6 days (approx. Sh 3,300).
- KPSEA & KJSEA supervisors: Sh 680 per day for 6 days (approx. Sh 4,080).
- KCSE supervisors: Sh 680 per day for 16 days (approx. Sh 10,880).
- KCSE invigilators: Sh 550 per day for 16 days (approx. Sh 8,800).
- Centre managers: Paid at the applicable per day rate for each exercise.
How to check your status and next steps
Follow these actions to speed up payment processing:
- Confirm that your CP2 account details match your national ID and the registered M-Pesa name.
- If missing, update your ID, TSC/PF and mobile number in the CP2 portal.
- Ask your centre manager to verify, sign and stamp attendance registers and forward them to the SCDE.
- Register queries with your SCDE if you worked but were not deployed in CP2. Provide full details for verification.
Resources and related exam support
For teachers preparing students or seeking exam resources, visit our collections of past papers and revision materials. Useful resources include the KCSE exam revision materials, collections of KCPE practice exams, and free resources for the CBC such as CBC exams and teaching materials. These links can help teachers plan lessons while awaiting reimbursement.
Final advice
Keep records of your deployment, signed attendance registers, and correspondence with the SCDE. Accurate data and timely submission are the fastest way to secure payment. If you follow the solutions above and confirm CP2 details, you increase the chance of a smooth and prompt payment once KNEC disburses funds.
