Govt Releases Ksh1.5 Billion as Thousands of KCSE, KJSEA Examiners Finally Receive Delayed Allowances
Thousands of teachers who marked the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) examinations have finally begun receiving their long-awaited allowances after the government released billions of shillings to clear outstanding payments.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced on Thursday, July 9, that the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) had completed the disbursement of the remaining marking allowances to examiners’ respective bank accounts, bringing relief to thousands of teachers who had waited for months to receive the balance of their dues.
The payments come after the National Treasury released Ksh1.5 billion on Monday, July 7, specifically to settle outstanding arrears owed to teachers and other professionals who participated in the administration and marking of the 2025 national examinations.
In a statement, Ogamba confirmed that the funds had already been processed and credited to eligible examiners.
“We are pleased to inform all examiners who participated in the marking of the 2025 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment and the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination that the balance of their marking allowances has been disbursed to their respective accounts by the Kenya National Examinations Council,” the Cabinet Secretary said.
The announcement is expected to bring relief to thousands of teachers who had expressed frustration over delayed payments, with many calling on the government to honour its financial obligations after completing the demanding national examination marking exercise.
The delayed allowances had sparked concern among examiners, who argued that prompt payment was essential given the intensive nature of the marking process and the financial commitments many had planned around the expected earnings.
The release of the Ksh1.5 billion follows sustained efforts by the Ministry of Education and KNEC to secure funding from the National Treasury to clear the outstanding balances.
The government maintained that settling the arrears demonstrates its commitment to ensuring teachers and examination professionals are compensated for their critical role in delivering credible national examinations.
The latest disbursement effectively concludes the payment process for the 2025 KCSE and KJSEA marking exercise, with affected teachers now expected to access the funds through their respective bank accounts.
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