The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has released essential guidelines and information for supervisors and centre managers overseeing the KPSEA and KJSEA assessments in 2025. This article outlines the key takeaways and important protocols to ensure a smooth examination process.
Key Takeaways
- The sitting plan for KPSEA and KJSEA will be prepared once and must not be stamped; it should be returned on the last day of the exam.
- OMR forms, answer scripts, and counterfoils must be packaged separately in individual poly bags to avoid discrepancies.
- Supervisors are required to access their CP2 accounts daily to provide necessary information promptly.
- It is essential for all KPSEA and KJSEA candidates to follow specific protocols, including the correct use of writing instruments and signing necessary documents.
Payment for Contracted Professionals
The KNEC is set to facilitate payments to contracted professionals—teachers, drivers, and security personnel—by the end of February, provided that funds are available. However, several challenges may lead to missed payments. Here are the primary reasons and respective solutions:
- Name mismatch: If the CP2 name does not match the M-Pesa account name, the solution is to create a new CP2 account linked to a registered Safaricom number that matches your ID.
- Missing ID or TSC/PF number: Users must log in to the CP2 portal and update their details to ensure accuracy.
- Missing documentation: Attendance registers must be accurately submitted, signed, and stamped by the Centre Manager to the Sub-County Director of Education (SCDE).
- Non-deployment issues: If contracted professionals worked but were not deployed in the CP2 portal, they need to reach out to their SCDE for resolution.
- Delayed response: It’s crucial to handle data submissions promptly. Professionals should ensure complete and accurate data is sent through their SCDE.
Payment Rates for Contracted Professionals
KNEC has revised the compensation for its contracted professionals amid concerns from secondary school teachers. The daily rates are outlined below:
- KPSEA Invigilators: Ksh 550 per day for 3 days (Total: Ksh 1,680)
- KJSEA Invigilators: Ksh 550 per day for 6 days (Total: Ksh 3,300)
- KPSEA & KJSEA Supervisors: Ksh 680 per day for 6 days (Total: Ksh 4,080)
- KCSE Supervisors: Ksh 680 per day for 16 days (Total: Ksh 10,880)
- KCSE Invigilators: Ksh 550 per day for 16 days (Total: Ksh 8,800)
- Centre Managers: Ksh 550 per day across all assessments.
Important Instructions for KPSEA and KJSEA Learners
All learners participating in the assessments must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Use black or blue pens on answer scripts and pencils when shading on OMR forms.
- Counterfoils for absent learners should not be detached, and OMR forms for absent learners should be filled with “AB”.
- All KJSEA learners must sign their control forms against their index numbers for every paper.
- KPSEA learners should sign on the nominal roll for every paper completed.
For additional resources and preparation materials, visit our KCPE exams and CBC curriculum resources.
