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February 21, 2026
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Education CS pledges fast-tracked payment for 2025 national exam staff

Education CS pledges fast-tracked payment for 2025 national exam staff

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has committed to fast-tracking payment for contracted professionals involved in the 2025 national exams...

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Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has promised to fast-track payments for all staff involved in the 2025 national examinations, acknowledging delays due to budgetary constraints.

  • The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the National Treasury, is working to expedite the release of funds.
  • Education CS Julius Ogamba stated that payment remains a priority and appreciated the patience of affected professionals.
  • Measures are being implemented to prevent similar payment delays for contracted professionals in the future.

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Government Cites Budgetary Constraints for Delayed Payments to 2025 National Exam Staff - February 2026

The Kenyan government attributed the delayed payment of personnel who administered the 2025 national examinations to budgetary and cash flow constraints. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba acknowledged concerns from hundreds of supervisors, invigilators, examiners, and security personnel regarding their unpaid allowances. CS Julius Ogamba has since promised to fast-track payments for all staff involved. Separately, the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has issued demands to the government concerning outstanding labour agreements, specifically the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), warning of potential industrial action.

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