- Treasury has allocated KSh 9.9 billion for administration of national examinations.
- The funding comes amid ongoing reforms in assessment and certification under CBC.
- Education stakeholders hope the allocation will facilitate timely payment of examination officials and smooth conduct of exams.
By Joseph Mambili
The government has allocated KSh 9.9 billion for the administration of national examinations in the 2026/27 financial year, reaffirming its commitment to credible assessment and certification of learners across the country.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced the allocation while presenting the FY 2026/27 Budget Statement in Parliament on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
“Mr. Speaker, within this funding to the Education sector, I propose KSh 9.9 billion for administering National Examinations,” Mbadi told Parliament.
The allocation comes at a critical time as Kenya continues implementing Competency-Based Education (CBE), which has introduced new assessment pathways alongside traditional national examinations.
The funding is expected to support the administration of key examinations and assessments coordinated by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), including KPSEA, KJSEA and KCSE.
Concerns over payment of examination officials
The allocation also comes against the backdrop of persistent concerns over delays in payment of examination officials, including centre managers, supervisors, invigilators and examiners.
Over the past few years, teachers involved in the administration and marking of national examinations have repeatedly raised concerns over delayed allowances, prompting calls for KNEC to streamline its payment systems.
Education stakeholders hope the new funding will ensure timely facilitation of examination personnel and enhance the efficiency of examination administration.
Reforms in the examination sector
The government says significant reforms have been undertaken to improve the quality of education and assessment.
Treasury noted that the country has successfully implemented the Competency-Based Curriculum, recruited 100,000 teachers, constructed over 23,000 classrooms and commenced construction of 1,600 laboratories to support learning.
READ ALSO: 24,000 newly recruited intern teachers to get permanent jobs from July 2027
“Kenya’s future depends on developing strong human capital. To this end, we will continue to strengthen quality learning, training and research, promote equity and inclusivity, scale up investment in education and fortify the system against emerging technological and labour market shifts,” Mbadi said.
The KSh 9.9 billion allocation is expected to support the government’s efforts to maintain the integrity of examinations while ensuring smooth assessment of millions of learners nationwide.
You can also follow our social media pages on Twitter: Education News KE and Facebook: Education News Newspaper for timely updates.
>>> Click here to stay up-to-date with trending regional stories
>>> Click here to read more informed opinions on the country’s education landscape
