The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has started phased payments for 2025 exam officials, addressing significant delays that caused uncertainty for thousands of contracted professionals.

• Payments target teachers, security officers, and drivers involved in national exams.
• Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Julius Bitok, announced phased payments due to financial constraints, assuring that payments will be made within weeks.
• Challenges with payment include mismatches in registration and identification details, requiring updates to CP2 accounts and attendance documentation.