The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has instructed invigilators for the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) who were omitted from the CP2 portal to contact their Sub-County Director of Education (SCDE) offices immediately so their names appear on the system by Monday morning. The CP2 portal must show each deployed officer before the assessments begin.
Key Takeaways
- Action required: Missing invigilators must contact the SCDE/CSO before Monday morning to be deployed on the CP2 portal.
- Why it matters: Deployment on the CP2 portal generates appointment letters, attendance records, and supports payment processing.
- Documents: All officers must carry printed appointment letters, ID cards, badges and a signed Declaration of Interest form.
- Timetable & risks: KPSEA and KJSEA start together on Monday—portal errors should be fixed early to avoid overwhelmed SCDE offices; El Niño warnings add an urgency for accurate personnel records.
KNEC CP2 portal: Why deployment matters
The CP2 portal is the central system KNEC uses to manage field personnel for national assessments. Once an officer is deployed on CP2, the portal automatically generates the appointment letter and makes the officer visible on the online attendance register used by centre managers and supervisors. Without deployment an invigilator cannot download letters, be marked present, or be included in payment and accountability records.
What went wrong on rehearsal day
During the rehearsal held on Friday, a significant number of teachers reported to assessment centres but were not listed on the CP2 portal. This meant they arrived without appointment letters and identification badges. Because the appointment letter is produced by the portal after deployment, teachers who were not deployed simply had nothing to present at the centre.
What teachers must do now
Affected invigilators should act immediately. Do not wait until Monday morning when offices may be busy. Follow these steps:
- Contact your CSO/SCDE office early and confirm whether your name was submitted for deployment.
- Request deployment or correction: Ask that your details be added or corrected on the CP2 portal.
- Verify online: Log in to the CP2 portal to confirm that your name now appears on the system.
- Print documents: Download and print your appointment letter once it appears after deployment.
- Prepare ID and badge: Ensure you have your national ID and identification badge for the centre.
Documents every officer must carry
KNEC requires the following documents and actions each assessment day:
- Printed appointment letter (generated after CP2 deployment)
- National Identity Card
- Identification badge
- Signed Declaration of Interest form returned with the centre manager’s report
Centre managers and supervisors must ensure the online register is completed daily, printed, signed by all officers and stamped by both the centre manager and the SCDE.
Centres hosting both KPSEA and KJSEA
Where an institution hosts both assessments, one supervisor may oversee both but each assessment will have separate rooms and invigilators. Confirm with your SCDE which assessment you have been assigned to—do not assume interchangeability. Correct portal records now to prevent confusion on the first assessment day.
Calendar, logistics and El Niño preparedness
Following the rehearsal, KNEC scheduled the assessments as follows:
- KPSEA: Monday, October 26 to Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- KJSEA: Monday, October 26 to Friday, October 30, 2026
- KILEA and KPLEA: Monday, October 26 to Thursday, October 29, 2026
With these assessments starting simultaneously, there is limited time to resolve portal issues once sessions begin. The assessments are also being conducted against El Niño weather warnings. KNEC has asked regional, county and sub-county officials to identify risks and plan relocations or other mitigations where necessary. Accurate CP2 records make it possible to locate and account for officers and candidates quickly during an emergency.
How centres and SCDEs should respond
Sub-County Director of Education offices must prioritize processing corrections to CP2 deployment records. When making last-minute substitutions, ensure replacement officers are briefed before deployment and their details are updated on the portal so appointment letters and registers are complete.
Quick resources and further preparation
Teachers and centre managers preparing for primary and junior assessments can access exam and curriculum resources to support planning and briefings. For example, review sample and practice materials for the new curriculum and national exams:
- Free CBC exams and practice papers for classroom preparation.
- KCPE exam resources useful for primary assessment context and candidate familiarization.
- CBC curriculum designs to check assessment alignment and learning outcomes.
Final reminder
Treat any omission from the CP2 portal as urgent. A call or visit to your CSO/SCDE office today can prevent delays, ensure you receive your appointment letter and badge, and avoid being unaccounted for during assessments. Report day-to-day incidents and emergencies to the KNEC Call Centre as soon as they occur so authorities can respond in real time.
