The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) have commenced the process of identifying and deploying teachers for the 2026 national examinations and assessments.

• The deployment involves filling roles such as Centre Managers, Supervisors, and Invigilators, with details entered into KNEC's CP2 online system.
• Key organizations involved are the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), with directions issued to Sub-County Directors of Education.
• The exercise is being conducted ahead of the examination period, which begins in October, and aims to prevent disruptions by limiting certain school activities like prayer sessions involving external visitors.

The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) is threatening countywide action in Nyamira County over alleged intimidation of a school principal by a section of Catholic clergy and the Board of Management (BOM) of St. Peter's Nyakemincha Senior School.

• KUPPET claims the principal, deployed on August 21, has faced harassment and interference aimed at forcing their removal.
• Key individuals and organizations involved include KUPPET Nyamira branch, its Executive Secretary Ayieko Mogaka, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), and officials from the Catholic Diocese of Kisii.
• The union has warned of a labor withdrawal and peaceful processions if the alleged intimidation by the Catholic Church or BOM continues, and called for an investigation into potential nepotism in Catholic-sponsored schools.

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba met with Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) officials to discuss a significant shortfall in government capitation to schools.

• Schools face a Ksh6,000 per-learner capitation shortfall, having received only Ksh16,000 against the statutory Ksh22,244.
• The meeting involved CS Ogamba and KUPPET's National Executive Board at Jogoo House on Thursday, September 3.
• The funding gap threatens schools' ability to cover essential expenses like food and learning materials, especially as the final term begins.

The Ministry of Education has revised rules for school events ahead of the 2026 national examinations to minimize disruptions for candidates.

• Annual General Meetings (AGMs), prize-giving ceremonies, and candidate prayer days must now be held in First or Second Term.
• Basic Education Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa issued the directive via a circular dated September 3.
• Candidate prayer days involving external participants are banned during the examination period, though internal worship sessions are permitted.