The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has activated January payment for 2025 exam invigilators. Payment processing will begin once Treasury releases funds and KNEC completes verification of contracted professionals who served as centre managers, supervisors and invigilators during KPSEA, KJSEA and KCSE assessments.
Key Takeaways
- Payments are being processed: KNEC expects payments to start once funds are received from the national Treasury.
- Who qualifies: Contracted professionals who served as centre managers, supervisors, invigilators, drivers and security personnel in 2025 assessments.
- Daily rates: Invigilators and centre managers receive KSh 550 per day; supervisors receive KSh 680 per day.
- Fix common payment problems: Use the CP2 portal and your Sub-County Director of Education (SCDE) to correct name mismatches, missing IDs or documentation.
KNEC exam invigilator payment: who is covered and when
KNEC will pay contracted professionals who took part in the 2025 national examinations and assessments after it receives funds from the national Treasury. The payment covers duties performed during the Grade 6 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), Grade 9 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
According to officials, payment could begin within days of the Treasury transfer. KNEC will first process verified lists submitted through the CP2 system and via Sub-County Directors of Education.
How much are invigilators and supervisors paid?
KNEC revised rates upward following stakeholder feedback. The payments are intended as transport reimbursements and honoraria, not salaries. Current daily rates and example totals are:
- Invigilator / Centre Manager: KSh 550 per day
- Supervisor: KSh 680 per day
Example totals:
- KPSEA invigilators: KSh 550 × 3 days = KSh 1,680
- KJSEA invigilators: KSh 550 × 6 days = KSh 3,300
- KPSEA & KJSEA supervisors: KSh 680 × 6 days = KSh 4,080
- KCSE supervisors: KSh 680 × 16 days = KSh 10,880
- KCSE invigilators: KSh 550 × 16 days = KSh 8,800
Common reasons for missed payments and how to fix them
If you did not receive payment, KNEC lists the most frequent causes and practical remedies:
- Name mismatch: The CP2 account name and the M-Pesa name do not match. Fix: Create or update your CP2 account using a Safaricom number whose registered name matches your ID.
- Missing ID or TSC/PF number: Your personal or payroll identifiers are not on file. Fix: Log in to the CP2 portal and update the ID or TSC/PF number.
- Missing or unsigned documentation: Attendance registers were not submitted or lack official stamps/signatures. Fix: Centre managers should download attendance registers from CP2, verify, sign, stamp and submit them to the SCDE for onward transmission to KNEC.
- Not deployed in CP2: You worked but were not recorded in CP2. Fix: Contact your SCDE to register the query and include year, exam, centre code, role and the Safaricom M-Pesa number that matches your ID.
- Late or incomplete data: Slow responses and incomplete submissions delay processing. Fix: Clean and resend accurate data through the SCDE as soon as possible.
How to check and correct your payment details
Follow these steps to speed up resolution:
- Log in to the CP2 portal and confirm your registered name, ID number and Safaricom (M-Pesa) number.
- If attendance registers need correction, ask your centre manager to re-download, sign and submit the documents to the SCDE.
- Record a formal query with your SCDE if you were not deployed in CP2 or if data errors persist. Include full details: year, exam type, centre code, role and contact number.
- Keep proof of service (rosters, stamped registers) to support any claims.
Practical tips for teachers and exam staff
- Always register your CP2 account with a Safaricom number whose M-Pesa name matches your national ID.
- Keep digital and physical copies of attendance registers, stamps and signatures.
- Follow up promptly with the SCDE if you notice discrepancies—early corrections speed up payment.
- For supervisors and invigilators preparing for upcoming assessments, use available revision and exam resources such as KCSE exam resources and KCPE practice exams to support learners during exam periods.
Where to find teaching and exam resources
While awaiting payment, teachers can access curriculum and revision materials to support learners. Recommended resources include the CBC curriculum designs and the CBC exam practice materials for primary and junior secondary classes.
Keeping your CP2 details up to date and working closely with your SCDE will reduce delays. KNEC’s activation of January payments is a positive step; timely submission and verification of accurate data will help ensure you receive the honoraria you earned.
