Gov't releases outstanding payments for 2025 KJSEA and KCSE

KNEC has successfully disbursed the outstanding payments to the respective accounts of all eligible examiners
CS Ogamba stated that the disbursement became possible following the release of KSh 1.5 billion by the National Treasury on July 7, 2026.
The announcement brings relief to thousands of teachers across the country who had patiently awaited the settlement of their dues

Thousands of teachers and professionals who served as examiners for the 2025 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations have received a major boost after the Government released the long-awaited balance of their marking allowances.

In a press statement issued on Thursday, July 9, 2026, the Ministry of Education, through Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba, announced that the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) had successfully disbursed the outstanding payments to the respective accounts of all eligible examiners.

Ogamba stated that the disbursement became possible following the release of KSh 1.5 billion by the National Treasury on July 7, 2026. The funds were specifically allocated to clear the pending balances owed to examiners who participated in the marking of the 2025 national examinations.

The announcement brings relief to thousands of teachers across the country who had patiently awaited the settlement of their dues after completing the rigorous and demanding marking exercise. Over the past several months, examiners had expressed concerns over delays in the payment of the remaining allowances, prompting calls for the government to expedite the process.

“The balance of their marking allowances has been disbursed to their respective accounts by the Kenya National Examinations Council,” the Cabinet Secretary said in the statement, assuring examiners that the government had honoured its commitment once the Treasury availed the required funds.

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Ogamba praised examiners and other contracted professionals for their unwavering commitment, professionalism, and patience despite the delays. He acknowledged the critical role they play in safeguarding the credibility and integrity of Kenya’s national examinations, noting that quality assessment remains a cornerstone of the country’s education system.

“The Ministry commends the examiners and other contracted professionals for their professionalism, patience, and continued commitment to fostering quality and credibility in our national assessments and examinations,” the statement read.

The Kenya National Examinations Council relies on thousands of trained teachers every year to mark national examinations within strict timelines to ensure the timely release of results. Their work is vital in maintaining fairness, accuracy, and public confidence in the country’s assessment system.

The payment is expected to restore confidence among examiners and ease financial pressures experienced by many teachers who had awaited the settlement of their allowances. It also demonstrates the government’s commitment to meeting its obligations to education professionals who contribute significantly to the successful administration of national examinations.

Education stakeholders have welcomed the move, expressing hope that future payments will be processed more promptly to avoid uncertainty and maintain the morale of examiners undertaking this important national assignment.