The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has opened supplementary assessments for diploma teacher trainees who were referred in previous assessments or missed the July 2026 College-Based Assessments (CLBAs). Registration runs from 9 November to 15 December 2026, and the assessments take place from 18 January to 12 February 2027.
The exercise gives affected trainees a chance to meet graduation requirements ahead of the March 2027 graduation period.
Why KNEC has acted
In a circular, KNEC Chief Executive Officer Dr David Njengere said the decision followed a formal request from the Kenya Teachers Colleges Principals Association. The association asked the Council to consider a second chance for affected trainees.
Who can sit
The supplementary assessments cover three programmes:
- Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (DPTE)
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (DSTE)
- Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE)
Trainees must have been referred in previous assessments to qualify. Trainees who missed the July 2026 Year One and Year Two CLBAs may sit them during the January and February 2027 period.
Trainees will sit both College-Based Assessments and Summative Assessments. KNEC will issue individual timetables after registration closes.
Key dates
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Circular issued | 3 November 2026 |
| Registration opens | 9 November 2026 |
| Registration closes | 15 December 2026 |
| Colleges submit documents and proof of payment | 30 December 2026 |
| Supplementary assessments | 18 January to 12 February 2027 |
Fees
Each trainee pays Sh7,200 in assessment fees through e-Citizen. Trainees referred in practicum pay an additional Sh5,000 for the practicum assessment.
The calculation: Sh7,200 + Sh5,000 = Sh12,200 for a trainee who was referred in practicum.
How to register
Registration goes through your college. Eligible trainees must contact their college principal, who registers them with KNEC.
By 30 December 2026, principals must submit:
- nominal rolls signed by trainees and college heads
- medical reports for trainees living with disabilities
- proof of payment of assessment fees
Colleges with fewer than five trainees cannot operate independent assessment centres. They must identify approved centres with more than 10 candidates.
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What trainees should do now
Confirm with your college that you qualify, then ask the principal to register you before 15 December 2026. Pay only through e-Citizen, and keep your proof of payment. Rely on your college and KNEC’s official channels for your individual timetable.