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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