The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has refuted claims of a fake social media post claiming that it plans to recruit non-teachers as examiners, supervisors and invigilators for this year’s national examinations and assessments.
The viral post has alleged that KNEC was implementing reforms that would allow untrained individuals to participate in the administration of national examinations, drawing comparisons with the conduct of elections, where people from various professions oversee the voting process.
“Breaking news. KNEC to recruit non-teachers as exam supervisors in IEBC-style examination reforms. A move towards more credible, transparent and independent management of Kenya’s national examinations,” the fake viral post read.
In response to the matter, KNEC distanced itself from the claims and urged members of the public to disregard the information.
“Beware of fake news. Kaa chonjo! (stay alert),” the council stated.
However, the warning reportedly triggered criticism from some Kenyans, many of whom used the opportunity to raise concerns over delayed payments to teachers and other professionals contracted to administer last year’s examinations.
According to reports, allowances for examination personnel vary depending on the examination level and duration.
Invigilators and centre managers receive Sh550 per day, while supervisors are paid Sh680 per day.
