Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has reiterated its call for increased pay for teachers involved in exam invigilation, supervision and management, citing the rising cost of living and inflation.
The union is pushing for a daily rate of Ksh3,000 for invigilators from the current Ksh400, Ksh3,500 for Supervisors from Ksh450, and Ksh4,500 for Principals from the current Ksh500.
The union’s proposal has intensified pressure on the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) as national exams are set to kick off in earnest in two weeks’ time.
KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori stated that teachers remain committed to the integrity of the examination process but are frustrated by the poor compensation offered despite concerns been raised in the previous years.
If this impasse escalates, it threatens to disrupt the smooth administration of KCSE exams, which are set to take place from October 28 to November 22, 2024.
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KNEC has historically struggled to meet the financial demands of administering national exams, with its budgetary allocation often falling short, considering the ever-increasing number of candidates each year.
This has led to payment delays for involved teachers. Last year, the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) threatened to boycott supervising the national examinations over the delayed payment of 2022 KCPE, KPSEA and KCSE Supervisors, Invigilators and Markers.
By Jane Riana
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