The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has begun sending invitations to teachers selected to mark the 2026 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA). Examiners report to their marking centres on Monday 9 November 2026, between 2.00 pm and 6.00 pm. The notice is signed by KNEC Chief Executive Officer Dr David Njengere, MBS.
The assessment ended on Friday 30 October. Reporting day is when examiners arrive, register and are coordinated before marking starts.
Reporting instructions
Each examiner reports to the centre allocated to their learning area. The invitation sent to each selected teacher names the centre to use.
Examiners must carry a passport-size photograph. It is attached to the name tag they wear throughout the exercise. Name tags let officials confirm that only vetted and authorised personnel handle candidates’ scripts.
Examiners travelling long distances should leave early enough to register, receive their tags and join the coordination session.
Examiner pay
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coordination fee | KSh 250 per day |
| Basic fee | KSh 1,500 |
| Scripts fee | KSh 35 per script |
| Travel allowance | Based on the examiner’s workstation |
The KSh 35 per script covers every marking-related activity: marking, entry of marks, e-capture, cross-checking, adjudication and report writing. There are no separate payments for these tasks. The notice does not give the travel allowance figures, so examiners should confirm the amount at the centre.
A worked example
An examiner who marks 1,000 scripts and is paid the coordination fee for 14 days earns:
- Scripts: 1,000 × KSh 35 = KSh 35,000
- Basic fee: KSh 1,500
- Coordination: 14 × KSh 250 = KSh 3,500
- Total: KSh 40,000
This is an illustration only. It assumes 14 days of coordination fees. It excludes the travel allowance and any statutory deductions, and the total changes if the number of paid days differs.
Training fee
Teachers who attended KNEC’s residential training from 16 to 20 August 2026 paid a mandatory fee of KSh 10,500 and presented proof of payment on reporting. An examiner who marks 300 scripts earns KSh 10,500 from the scripts fee alone (300 × KSh 35).
Marking centres
Marking centres for the exercise include:
- Moi Girls School Nairobi: Kiswahili Paper 2
- Alliance High School: Creative Arts and Sports, and English Paper 2
- Pangani Girls: Pre-Technical Studies
- Maryhill Girls: Social Studies
- Isinya Girls: Integrated Science
- Starehe Boys Centre: Agriculture
- St George’s Girls School Nairobi: CRE
- Mang’u High School: Mathematics
Not every examiner reports to the same venue. Follow your invitation.
What is marked by hand
Some papers, including English and Kiswahili Paper 1, used multiple-choice questions answered on Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) sheets, and these are marked by machine. Examiners handle the learning areas with open-ended questions and creative writing.
Before you report
- Check your SMS and the KNEC portal for your invitation and centre.
- Carry your passport-size photograph, identification and any documents named in your invitation.
- Revise your training notes on the marking schemes.
- Arrange school and family responsibilities in advance, as the exercise is expected to last about two weeks.
- Find out at the centre what is provided and what you must cover yourself, such as meals and accommodation.
- Keep your own record of the scripts you mark.
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Beware of scammers
KNEC sends official communication, including payment instructions, only through its official SMS notifications and portal updates. Do not send money to anyone who claims to guarantee a marking slot, higher pay or early deployment.
Selection follows KNEC’s vetting process. Applicants had to be active TSC or PSC teachers with at least a Diploma in Education, three years of teaching experience, a clean disciplinary record, their head teacher’s endorsement and an age of 50 or below. Report anyone who asks for payment in exchange for a slot.
What follows marking
KNEC plans to release the KJSEA results in December in a report form, as it does for KPSEA candidates. The report form allows learners to join Grade 10 in January.
KNEC has clarified that no certificate will be issued for KJSEA. CBC learners receive one certificate, the Kenya Certificate of Basic Education (KCBE), after the Grade 12 final assessment.