Thousands of contracted examiners, invigilators and supervisors are set to receive payment after Parliament approved a Ksh 1.5 billion allocation to clear outstanding KNEC arrears. With the Supplementary Estimates II passed, the final step is the President’s signature before disbursements begin.
Key Takeaways
- KNEC arrears of Ksh 1.5 billion were included in the Supplementary Estimates II for 2025/26.
- Parliament’s Budget and Appropriations Committee recommended the allocation; the President’s signature is awaited.
- Teachers must confirm their details on the CP2 portal to avoid payment delays.
- Common causes of delayed payments include name mismatches, missing ID/TSC numbers, and incomplete attendance documentation.
KNEC arrears: What Parliament approved
The National Assembly approved the Supplementary Estimates II, which increased ministerial expenditure and set aside Ksh 1.5 billion specifically to settle payments owed to professionals who worked on the 2025 national exams. This funding covers invigilators, supervisors and examiners who supported KPSEA, KJSEA and KCSE operations.
Why this matters to teachers and exam staff
Clearing these arrears restores trust in the payment process and helps thousands of educators recoup transport and operational costs they incurred during the exam period. The allocation also demonstrates the government’s intent to meet contractual obligations under Article 223 of the Constitution and the Public Finance Management Act.
Who will be paid
The allocation targets contracted professionals who appear on KNEC’s Contracted Professionals (CP2) records. This includes:
- KPSEA and KJSEA invigilators and supervisors
- KCSE invigilators, supervisors and centre managers
- Other contracted roles validated by KNEC for the 2025 assessment cycle
How and when payments will be processed
With parliamentary approval complete, the payment process requires a final administrative step: the President’s assent to the Supplementary Bill. KNEC and the National Treasury will then initiate disbursements. Officials have indicated that the funds should start reaching beneficiaries soon after the signature — teachers are advised to monitor their registered mobile money accounts closely.
Guidelines for teachers: Prepare your records
To avoid being left out of the first payment wave, follow these simple steps:
- Verify names: Ensure the name on your CP2 account matches your official M-Pesa name. If not, create a new CP2 record linked to the correct phone number.
- Update ID/TSC details: Log in to the CP2 portal and confirm your ID and TSC/PF numbers are correct.
- Confirm attendance records: Make sure attendance registers were signed, stamped and submitted to your Sub-County Director of Education (SCDE).
- Report deployment errors: If you worked but are missing from CP2, contact your SCDE with your centre code, dates worked and role.
Common payment issues and how to fix them
KNEC identifies the most frequent obstacles and recommended remedies:
- Name mismatch: Link the correct phone number to a CP2 account that uses the official M-Pesa name.
- Missing documentation: Ask your centre manager to resubmit any unsigned or unstamped registers to the SCDE.
- Data cleaning queries: Respond quickly through your SCDE to any queries about incomplete information so KNEC can process your file.
Breakdown of typical compensation rates (2025 exam cycle)
- KPSEA Invigilators: Ksh 550/day for 3 days = Ksh 1,650
- KJSEA Invigilators: Ksh 550/day for 6 days = Ksh 3,300
- KPSEA & KJSEA Supervisors: Ksh 680/day for 6 days = Ksh 4,080
- KCSE Supervisors: Ksh 680/day for 16 days = Ksh 10,880
- KCSE Invigilators: Ksh 550/day for 16 days = Ksh 8,800
- Centre Managers: Per diem according to exam level and duration
Note: KNEC also handles reimbursement for travel costs where applicable.
Next steps and where to get resources
While awaiting formal disbursement, teachers should keep records ready and stay in contact with Sub-County offices for any follow-up. For teachers preparing students for national assessments, useful study and curriculum resources include CBC exam resources, KCSE past papers, and detailed senior school curriculum designs. These resources can help centres maintain assessment readiness as payments are finalized.
A final note
The parliamentary allocation for KNEC arrears is a critical administrative step toward settling examiner dues for 2025. Teachers who keep their CP2 records current and work with their SCDEs should expect to receive payments promptly after the President signs the Supplementary Bill.
