The council has also barred those examiners who are at high risk of contracting the corona virus from reporting this year’s marking exercise.
Pregnant mothers and those who are currently lactating will not be allowed to report at the marking centers this year.
“Breastfeeding examiners are advised not to report for marking as KNEC does not make any arrangements for babies and their assistants. Also, the marking is strictly residential and hence such examiners will not be allowed to come from outside.
Examiners are encouraged to defer marking until their children are old enough to be left at home.
Worth noting is the fact that teachers reduced their tools in 2019 and 2021, and despite KUPPET demanding a flat rate of Kshs 100 per script for all papers, KNEC offered teachers a meager Kshs 2 per script. Script increment given. Will KUPPET’s proposal and strong statement have any effect?
KUPPET argues that the payout of Paper 1 of Chemistry, Paper 1 of Mathematics and Paper 1 of English should not be less than Shs 100 each.
Currently, each paper draws between Sh51 to Sh58 to mark it.
Allowances for teachers handling KNEC KCSE Practicals
“Science teachers (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) need to be considered for allowances during practicals. Other practical subjects such as agriculture, building and construction, music and home science should also be considered.
The teachers’ union also wants the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) to increase the allowances of supervisors and invigilators by 100 per cent, saying the current fee has been fixed for a long time.
The union also wants school heads, also known as center manager allowance, which is currently Sh500, to be reviewed upwards.
At present, head teachers of primary school are paid Shs 500 at a uniform rate for three days overseeing the administration of KCPE.
KCPE supervisors earn Sbs 2,485, while inspectors take home Shs 1,615. 1,050 is paid to security officers while drivers
