KNEC Opens Applications for Training of College Tutors to Mark Teacher Education Assessments
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The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has invited applications from qualified college tutors for training as examiners to mark Teacher Education assessments and assess practicum across various diploma programmes.
In a notice dated February 17, 2026, KNEC said the training will be conducted in April 2026 through a blended model combining online sessions and residential training.
“The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) will train college tutors for marking of Teacher Education assessments and assessment of practicum in April 2026,” the notice stated.
According to the Council, access to online training materials, as well as details on dates and venues for residential sessions, will be communicated to shortlisted applicants at a later date. Successful trainees will subsequently be engaged as examiners based on KNEC’s recruitment criteria and staffing needs for each paper.
KNEC clarified that tutors who are already trained as DSTE, DPTE or DECTE assessors and are listed in its database of examiners are not required to apply.
“Tutors who are already trained as DSTE, DPTE or DECTE assessors and are in the KNEC database of examiners need not apply,” said KNEC.
Available Assessment Areas Provided by KNEC
Applications are open to qualified tutors seeking training as assessors in DPTE, DECTE, DTE PP&P and DSTE programmes.
For DPTE, DECTE and DTE PP&P assessments, subject areas include:
- English
- Kiswahili
- Mathematics
- Environmental Education
- Physical and Health Education
- Health and Nutrition/Home Science
- Christian Religious Education (CRE)
- Islamic Religious Education (IRE)
- Educational Assessment, Management, ICT and Research Skills
- Child Development, Psychology and Inclusive Education
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- Curriculum Studies and Foundations of Education
- Art and Craft
- Music
- Indigenous Languages
- French
- German
- Arabic
- Agriculture
- Social Studies
- Science and Technology
Under the DSTE assessment, training opportunities are available in a wide range of disciplines, including:
- Educational Assessment, ICT, Research, Leadership, and Management
- Psychology and Inclusive Education
- Curriculum Studies and Foundations of Education
- Community Service Learning
- English and Literature in English
- Kiswahili and Fasihi ya Kiswahili
- Indigenous Languages
- Arabic, French, and German
- Mathematics and Integrated Science
- Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
- Agriculture
- Health, Food, and Nutrition
- Home Science and Home and Hospitality Management
- Computer Science
- Christian and Islamic Religious Education
- Social Studies
- Business Studies
- History and Citizenship
- Geography
- Sports and Recreation
- Physical Education
- Visual Arts and Fine Art
- Music and Dance
- Performing Arts
- Theatre and Film
- Wood Technology
- Electrical Technology
- Pre-Technical Studies
- Textile Design Technology
- Mechatronics
- Media Technology
Full paper codes and subject details are available on the KNEC examiners’ portal.
Eligibility Criteria
Additionally, KNEC outlined the following general requirements for applicants:
- Must be a practising tutor or lecturer in the relevant subject area at a Teacher Training College, university or TVET institution.
- Must be registered and/or employed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
- Must hold a Degree in Education or a higher qualification.
- Must have a minimum of two years’ teaching experience in teacher training.
- Must not be under interdiction or disciplinary action by the TSC.
- Must be recommended by their head of institution.
- Must be below 55 years of age.
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How to Apply
Interested applicants are required to apply through the KNEC examiners’ portal at: https://examinersapp.knec.ac.ke.
Those with CP2 accounts should log in using their existing usernames and passwords. Applicants who have forgotten their passwords can reset them using their registered mobile number in the format 2547********.
Individuals without CP2 accounts are required to create an account and follow the prompts to obtain login credentials.
After logging in, applicants must complete their personal profiles before selecting “Apply for Training” from the dashboard and choosing the relevant subject vacancy.
KNEC noted that training slots are limited and only qualified tutors who submit all required documentation will be shortlisted.
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KNEC CEO, Dr. David Njeng’ere. PHOTO/ KNA
