KNEC to Receive Ksh 9.9B for 2026 National Exams Amid Protests

Thousands of teachers are still awaiting overdue payments for work carried out during the 2025 examination period...

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The Kenyan Treasury has allocated a substantial Ksh9.9 billion for the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) to cover the costs of national examinations and invigilation for the 2026/2027 period.

Ksh9.9 billion has been allocated for national exams in 2026/2027, an increase from the previous financial year's Ksh5.9 billion.
Key organizations involved are the Treasury and the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).
Despite the new allocation, thousands of contracted staff from the 2025 examination cycle are still awaiting full payment due to financial constraints, with phased disbursements currently underway.

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