By Ongaga Ongaga
Contracted professionals involved in the administration and marking of the 2025 national examinations are growing increasingly uneasy over delayed payments.
This is even as the government promised this week that the issue will be resolved soon.
In a press statement, the Ministry of Education acknowledged “legitimate concerns” raised by supervisors, invigilators, examiners, and security personnel who are yet to receive their allowances months after completing their work.
“The Ministry recognizes the critical role played by the Supervisors and Invigilators, Security Personnel, Examiners and other contracted professionals in safeguarding the integrity, credibility and timely delivery of national assessments,” the statement said.
Signed by Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba, the statement said that the officers’ contribution is “central to the successful execution of the national examinations calendar.”
Ministry attributed the delays to budgetary and cash flow constraints that have affected the release of funds.
“The delays in disbursement of allowances have arisen from budgetary and cash flow constraints currently affecting the release of funds,” the statement noted.
Seeking to calm growing frustration among affected professionals, the Ministry assured that payment remains a priority.
It said it is working closely with the National Treasury to fast-track the process.
“The Ministry, in collaboration with the National Treasury, is actively working to resolve the matter and expedite the release of the requisite funds within the shortest time possible,” it added.
Ogamba thanked contracted personnel for their patience and professionalism during the delay.
“Moving forward, we commit to safeguard timely payment to our contracted professionals,” he said.
Further updates, the Ministry said, will be communicated as the situation evolves.