More than two weeks after examiners were released from marking centres nationwide, teachers say promised reimbursements and advance payments for marked scripts have not been honoured, leaving many financially strained. Examiners report that they relied on personal funds to travel to and stay at the centres, and now face uncertainty over when their dues will be settled.
Teachers are questioning whether the delay lies with the Kenya National Examinations Council or the National Treasury, arguing that those who safeguard the integrity of national examinations should not be left in limbo after completing their work. They warn that prolonged delays risk demoralising examiners and could undermine future examination processes.
In a direct appeal to President William Ruto, examiners say the situation is damaging the government’s standing among educators, suggesting that failure to pay promptly signals disregard for teachers’ welfare.
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“Mr President, someone wants you to look bad in the eyes of examiners,” one examiner remarked, reflecting growing frustration across the marking fraternity.
Examiners are calling for the immediate release of all outstanding dues, insisting that timely payment is a matter of fairness, dignity and respect for a critical national service. They maintain that resolving the delays swiftly would restore confidence and uphold the credibility of Kenya’s examination system.
By Kithinji Njeru
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