The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has formally announced nationwide training for examiners who will mark the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in 2026.
In a notice signed by the Chief Executive Officer, Dr David Njeng’ere, on February 17, 2026, the Council confirmed that preparations for marking are already underway.
“The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) will conduct a training of examiners for the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination between March and April 2026,” Dr Njeng’ere states.
He makes it clear that the opportunity is limited and competitive.
“The training fee is Sh2,500.00 and will ONLY be paid by the shortlisted applicants who will be notified on how to make payments through a text message (SMS) and via the application portal,” the notice reads.
READ ALSO:
KNEC dispatches teacher education certificates, 2025 KCSE result slips to education offices
According to the CEO, the Council has adopted a blended model to ensure accessibility and efficiency.
“The training will be a blend of online and residential training,” he explains, adding that, “Shortlisted trainees will be directed on how to access the online training materials.
The venue for the residential training will be communicated to the qualified trainees later, and the exercise will be strictly residential.”
Dr Njeng’ere underscores that participation in training does not automatically guarantee employment but forms part of a structured recruitment process.
“KNEC will thereafter engage qualified examiners to mark KJSEA and KCSE examinations using the criteria for recruitment of examiners based on the personnel needs for each paper,” he affirms.
The signed notice further clarifies eligibility standards.
“Must be a practising teacher/tutor in the relevant subject areas at the level of examination or above,” it directs. It also requires that applicants “Must be registered by or employed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) or Public Service Commission,” and “Must have a minimum teaching experience of three (3) years.”
On matters of professional conduct and integrity, the CEO is categorical. Applicants “Must NOT be interdicted or any other form of disciplinary action by the TSC/employer,” and “Must be recommended by his/her Head of Institution.” Additionally, candidates must be 50 years of age or below.”
The application pathway is strictly digital.
“Access the KNEC examiners’ portal using the link https://examinersapp.knec.ac.ke,” the document instructs.
Teachers without CP2 accounts are advised to create one, while existing users must reset their passwords and update their profiles before proceeding with the application.
Dr Njeng’ere concludes the signed communication with a firm reminder: “The training slots are limited and only qualified teachers/tutors who have presented all the required documents will be shortlisted on a first-come-first-served basis.”
By Joseph Mambili
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
