“We just want them to pay us well while keeping in mind the hard economy times in the country. Working conditions are also deplorable. “We get up at 4 a.m. and go to bed at 10 p.m.,” one of the striking examiners told the Nation. According to the teachers, approximately 500,000 unmarked scripts remain, but these are expected to be completed by Friday or Saturday. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has now announced that it has agreed to replace the chief examiner as a compromise in order to ensure a smooth marking process No to increased pay. However, the organization claims that it cannot review payment terms at this time because they were agreed upon before the marking process began. ...
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