KUPPET Demands Better Pay for Exam Supervisors and Invigilators.
The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has renewed its demand for an increase in the payment for exam supervisors and invigilators by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC).
KUPPET Secretary General, Akello Misori, expressed concern that the compensation for teachers overseeing national exams was inadequate, stating that their pay did not match the effort involved.
He highlighted that non-teaching staff often received better pay than teachers, particularly the exam markers, who were only paid Ksh150.
While addressing participants at the Meru branch Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Ntakira Day Secondary School in North Imenti constituency, Misori lamented that teachers were dissatisfied with the low wages, especially as the country prepared for the inaugural KPSEA exams.
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Principals, in particular, were being paid as little as Ksh50, despite their long hours spent retrieving exam materials early in the morning, returning mid-morning, and then again in the evening.
“Teachers are not happy even as the country braces for the inaugural KPSEA exams. PrincipalS are being paid as low as Ksh50,” he said.
“This is despite arriving at the exam container very early in the morning, going back in mid-morning and again in the evening.”
Neglect of Key Staff
Misori further pointed out that deputy principals were excluded from the compensation scheme, as were the teachers who prepared laboratories for students’ use during the exams.
In support of these concerns, KUPPET Meru branch Executive Secretary, Karuti Nchebere, advised that KNEC should not force teachers to participate in the examination process.
He emphasized that participation should be on a voluntary basis. Nchebere encouraged teachers dissatisfied with the current pay structure to refrain from applying for these roles until KNEC adjusts the payments to a fairer rate.
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Misori also criticized the government’s decision to domicile Grade Nine students in primary schools, describing it as unfortunate. He urged the government to relocate these students to secondary schools where better facilities are available.
Additionally, Misori warned teachers against engaging in irresponsible drinking and encouraged them to prioritize furthering their education.
KUPPET Demands Better Pay for Exam Supervisors and Invigilators.
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