Govt Cites Budgetary Constraints for Delayed Payment of 2025 National Exam Personnel
CS Ogamba acknowledged concerns raised by hundreds of supervisors, invigilators, examiners and security personnel over unpaid allowances. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The Kenyan government has cited budgetary and cash flow constraints for the delayed payment of personnel who administered and marked the 2025 national examinations. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba acknowledged concerns from hundreds of supervisors, invigilators, examiners, and security personnel regarding unpaid allowances.
- The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the National Treasury, is actively working to resolve the matter and expedite the release of funds.
- Affected personnel include supervisors, invigilators, security officers, and examiners for the 2025 National Examinations and Assessments.
- The Cabinet Secretary appreciated the patience of the contracted personnel and pledged measures for timely payments in future examination cycles.
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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.
