KUPPET Secretary General Akelo M.T. Misori has formally petitioned the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to undertake a comprehensive review of the remuneration structure for teachers engaged by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) in administering and marking national examinations. The petition, dated September 24, 2026, highlights the inadequacies in the current pay structure for various roles, including invigilators, supervisors, centre managers, and examiners. Misori argues that the existing remuneration does not adequately reflect the responsibilities and workload associated with these critical roles.
According to Misori, KCSE supervisors currently earn a daily rate of KSh630, while centre managers receive KSh500, and invigilators KSh430. In contrast, for the Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA), supervisors are paid a flat-rate allowance of KSh4,080, centre managers KSh3,300, and invigilators KSh3,060. For the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), the rates are KSh2,535 for supervisors, KSh1,615 for centre managers, and KSh1,665 for invigilators. Furthermore, KNEC examiners receive between KSh35 and KSh80 per script marked, depending on the subject. Misori also pointed out the lack of compensation for teachers handling practicals, computer, and agriculture projects, which he described as a significant oversight.
Misori emphasized that these remuneration rates are significantly lower than what comparable work attracts in the market. He noted that they have not been adjusted to keep pace with the rising costs of living, including food, transport, and housing. This situation, he argued, places an undue financial burden on the teachers who play a pivotal role in the national examination process. Misori also criticized the lack of public participation in setting or maintaining these rates, highlighting that KUPPET, which represents a significant number of the affected personnel, had not been given an opportunity to make representations.
In his petition, Misori urged the SRC to conduct a thorough review of the current rates and to convene a public participation forum that includes KUPPET and other stakeholders. He stressed that the review should consider current market rates and the prevailing cost of living to ensure fair compensation. Misori further advocated for a comprehensive review within a collective bargaining framework, which he believes would address recurring challenges in the management of national examinations and resolve delays in the settlement of examiners' dues. This, he argued, would ultimately enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the national examination process.
