Nairobi, April 23, 2026 — Teachers and other professionals involved in the administration and marking of the 2025 national examinations will have to wait longer for their payments, according to a circular released today by the Ministry of Education.

In the press statement issued on Thursday, the Ministry confirmed delays in the payment of contracted professionals engaged in national examination and assessment processes. The affected personnel include supervisors, invigilators, examiners, security officers, and other staff contracted to support the delivery of the examinations.

The Ministry attributed the delay to lack of funds allocated in the supplementary budget, noting that no provision was made to cater for the payments during the current financial year. This, the statement explained, has led directly to the delayed disbursement of funds.

“The Ministry wishes to acknowledge the legitimate concerns raised regarding the delayed payment of contracted professionals engaged in the administration and marking of the 2025 National Examinations and Assessments,” the circular states.

The Ministry acknowledged the critical role played by the contracted staff, saying their work is central to maintaining the integrity, credibility, and timely delivery of national examinations across the country.

According to the circular, payment to the affected teachers and officials will now be processed in the next financial year, subject to the allocation and release of funds by the National Treasury.

The Ministry further disclosed that it is currently engaging the National Treasury to secure the necessary budgetary allocations and facilitate the release of funds once approvals are granted.

In the meantime, the Ministry appealed to all affected professionals to exercise patience, thanking them for their professionalism and continued cooperation during the period. It added that further updates will be communicated once funds become available.

The circular was signed by the Cabinet Secretary for Education, officially confirming the government’s position on the delayed payments.