The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has opened registration for teacher trainees who wish to resit or who missed College Based Assessments (CLBAs) to sit the January/February 2027 supplementary assessments. This notice explains who is eligible, the registration window, assessment dates, fees, payment method and the documents principals must submit. The information helps principals and trainees prepare for graduation requirements in March 2027.
Key Takeaways
- Registration window: 9 November to 15 December 2026.
- Assessment dates: 18 January to 12 February 2027.
- Eligible trainees: those who were referred in previous assessments and trainees who missed July 2026 CLBAs.
- Fees: Ksh. 7,200 per trainee; additional Ksh. 5,000 for practicum referrals.
- Payment method: through e-Citizen after principals generate an invoice.
- Submission deadline for evidence and documents: 30 December 2026.
Who should register for KNEC supplementary assessments
Teacher trainees eligible include those who were referred in previous assessments and those who missed specific July 2026 CLBAs. The supplementary assessments cover the main teacher education categories:
- Diploma in Primary Education (DPTE)
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (DSTE)
- Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE)
Trainees who missed Year One and Year Two CLBAs in July 2026 will also be allowed to sit the CLBAs during this supplementary exercise. The CLBAs administered will include the Diploma in Primary Teacher Education Preprimary and Primary (DTE PP&P) and Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (DSTE).
Registration window and assessment timetable
Registration runs from 9 November to 15 December 2026. KNEC will administer the assessments from 18 January to 12 February 2027. Individual timetables will be issued after registration closes. Registered trainees must sit both the College Based Assessments (CLBA) and the Summative assessments as indicated on the timetables.
Centre and hosting rules
KNEC set clear rules for assessment centres to ensure smooth administration:
- Colleges with fewer than five (5) teacher trainees cannot register as independent assessment centres.
- Colleges with fewer than ten (10) trainees must identify a KNEC-approved college with more than ten (10) trainees to host their trainees.
- Assessment centres with less than ten (10) trainees will be hosted in approved colleges that have more than ten (10) trainees during the supplementary assessments.
Assessment fees and payment process
The registration assessment fee is Ksh. 7,200 per teacher trainee, payable in one instalment. Trainees referred in practicum assessments pay an additional Ksh. 5,000 for practicum assessment. After registration, principals must generate an invoice and follow the registration platform link to make payment via e-Citizen.
Principals should ensure payments are made promptly and that they keep evidence of payment for submission.
Documents to submit and submission deadline
At the end of the registration period principals must submit the following to New Mitihani House, South C, Teacher Education Assessments Management Services Department:
- Nominal rolls signed by each trainee and the principal.
- Medical reports for trainees living with disability.
- Evidence of examination/assessment fee payment and the corresponding invoice.
All required documents and proof of payment must be submitted by 30 December 2026. Late or incomplete submissions may affect a trainee’s ability to sit the supplementary assessments.
How principals and trainees should prepare
Principals should confirm the list of eligible trainees, ensure proper signing of nominal rolls and coordinate with nearby approved colleges if hosting is needed. Trainees should:
- Confirm their referral status or CLBA absence with their college.
- Prepare for both CLBA and Summative assessments according to the upcoming timetables.
- Pay the assessment fee through e-Citizen once the invoice is generated.
For study resources, trainees preparing for teacher education assessments can use past papers and curriculum materials such as Diploma in Education past papers, review the CBC curriculum designs relevant to early years and primary teaching, and consult CBC lesson plans for practical teaching guidance.
Summary — what to remember about KNEC supplementary assessments
The KNEC supplementary assessments provide a final opportunity for eligible teacher trainees to meet graduation requirements. Remember the key dates: register between 9 November and 15 December 2026, pay fees and submit documents by 30 December 2026, and sit assessments from 18 January to 12 February 2027. Principals must follow the hosting rules and ensure all documentation and payments are in order to avoid disruptions for trainees.
