In a decisive move to stabilize the nation’s fiscal standing as the financial year draws to a close, the National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriations Committee (BAC) has formally presented its report on the Supplementary Estimates II for the Financial Year 2025/26.
Submitted on Tuesday, 16th June 2026, the document outlines critical adjustments necessitated by emerging expenditure pressures and the need to align budgetary allocations with the fiscal realities of the day.
Among the most anticipated provisions in this package is a dedicated Ksh 1.5 billion allocation aimed at clearing outstanding dues for Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) invigilators and examiners who facilitated the 2025 national assessments.
This development brings a sigh of relief to thousands of educators who have been anxiously awaiting payment, following a firm commitment made by the committee’s chairperson earlier in the week.
A Constitutional and Legal Imperative
The submission of the Supplementary Estimates II is anchored in the supreme law of the land.
Pursuant to Article 223 of the Constitution of Kenya and Section 44 of the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act, Cap. 412A, the government is empowered to adjust its spending plans when urgent or unforeseen needs arise.
The timing of this submission—precisely two weeks before the close of the 2025/26 financial year—is strategic.
By revisiting the budget at this juncture, the National Treasury and the Legislature aim to synchronize approved appropriations with actual expenditures.
This process is essential for the orderly closure of government accounts, ensuring that financial reporting remains accurate, transparent, and credible.
As per Standing Order 243 of the National Assembly, the Estimates were committed to the Budget and Appropriations Committee for rigorous review.
The resulting report, which serves as a blueprint for the final fiscal adjustments of the year, was presented to the August House for consideration and adoption, signaling the final push to balance the national ledger.
Bridging the Gap: The KNEC Payments
Perhaps the most significant highlight for the education sector—and a testament to the influence of parliamentary oversight—is the inclusion of Ksh 1.5 billion for the State Department for Basic Education.
Earlier this week, Alego Usonga Member of Parliament Samuel Atandi, who chairs the Budget and Appropriations Committee, gave a clear assurance to the country’s teaching fraternity.
Recognizing the vital role played by invigilators and examiners in maintaining the integrity of national examinations, Atandi promised that these professionals would be paid their dues by the end of June 2026.
The inclusion of this specific allocation in the Supplementary Estimates II transforms that political commitment into a fiscal reality.
This funding is intended to clear the arrears accumulated during the administration of the 2025 national examinations, ensuring that those who facilitate the backbone of the country’s academic assessment infrastructure are compensated fairly and on time.
Understanding the Fiscal Shift
The Supplementary Estimates II reveal a net increase in ministerial expenditure, pushing the total budget from Ksh 2,913 billion to Ksh 2,931 billion—a total uptick of Ksh 17.83 billion.