{
  "id": 13676532,
  "title": "KUPPET threatens boycott of 2026 national examination marking",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/kuppet-threatens-boycott-of-2026-national-examination-marking",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-11T07:45:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/news/kuppet-threatens-boycott-of-2026-national-examination-marking"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has warned it will boycott the marking of the 2026 national examinations unless the government resolves issues with teachers' pay and allowances. Secretary General Akello Misori made the threat on Saturday, October 10, 2026, stating that members would not participate in the marking unless KNEC and the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) agree on better payment conditions. KUPPET claims KNEC underpays teachers involved in marking despite their crucial role. The union has called for KNEC to resolve these payment concerns before the marking begins. The dispute has intensified, potentially leading to a disruption of the marking process if no agreement is reached. Misori criticized the current remuneration for marking teachers, stating it does not reflect their work demands or the cost of living. He likened their pay to that of casual laborers. The union has repeatedly voiced concerns about low pay, poor working conditions, and delayed payments for teachers involved in national exams. KUPPET has directed members to refrain from marking unless KNEC establishes more favorable payment arrangements. The union has also sought intervention from the SRC to mediate between KNEC and KUPPET. KUPPET Chairman Omboko Milemba has called for a meeting between the two parties to agree on a payment formula. KNEC maintains that payments are governed by individual contracts signed by teachers before marking. The disagreement highlights ongoing pressure on the education sector to improve teacher conditions and staffing levels.",
  "summary": "The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has threatened to boycott the marking of the 2026 national examinations unless the government addresses concerns over teachers’ remuneration and allowances. Speaking on Saturday, October 10, 2026, KUPPET Secretary General Akello Misori said members would not participate in the marking exercise until KNEC and the Salaries […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}