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Teachers are calling for a formal agreement between TSC and KNEC to address persistent delays in payments for examination-related duties.
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They argue that a binding framework would ensure timely compensation, improve accountability, and boost morale among educators involved in supervising, invigilating, and marking national exams.
Teachers across Kenya are calling for urgent reforms in the way examination-related duties are managed, citing persistent delays in payment for services rendered during national examinations.
Many educators are now urging the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to enter into a formal contractual arrangement with the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) to protect teachers from prolonged compensation delays.
The concern has grown steadily over the years as teachers tasked with supervising, invigilating and marking national examinations continue to wait months before receiving payment.
In some cases, teachers report waiting close to a year for compensation despite completing their assignments within the required timelines.
Education stakeholders argue that the current system lacks clear accountability and leaves teachers vulnerable to uncertainty.
They note that while teachers are expected to perform their duties with professionalism, accuracy and integrity, there is no equally firm commitment guaranteeing timely payment for the services they provide during examination periods.
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Teachers say the delays create financial challenges, especially for those who rely on the additional income to meet household expenses, school fees and other obligations.
The situation has also raised concerns about declining morale among educators who feel their contribution to the country’s education system is not being adequately recognized.
Calls are now growing for TSC to formalize its relationship with KNEC through a binding agreement that clearly outlines payment timelines, responsibilities of each institution and mechanisms for resolving delays.
Stakeholders believe such an arrangement would improve transparency and ensure teachers are compensated within a reasonable period after completing examination duties.
Education experts point out that many sectors operate under strict contractual frameworks that guarantee payment once services are delivered.
They argue that examination management, which is critical to the credibility of Kenya’s education system, should be guided by similar standards.
The push for reforms comes as teachers continue to play a central role in safeguarding the integrity of national examinations.
They maintained that timely payment is not a privilege but a basic professional right that reflects respect for teachers’ work.
By Philip Koech
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