The (KNEC) has officially announced an exciting opportunity for educators across the country, inviting qualified teachers and teacher educators to apply for its 2026 training in item writing. This initiative is part of KNEC’s broader effort to strengthen the quality of assessments under Kenya’s Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) system.
According to the announcement, the training program is designed to equip participants with essential skills in developing high-quality test items. These items are critical for effective assessment at various levels of education, including primary schools, junior and senior secondary schools, and teacher training institutions. The move reflects KNEC’s continued commitment to improving the reliability and validity of national assessments.
The training will focus on modern assessment techniques aligned with the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), which emphasizes learners’ practical skills, knowledge application, and overall competencies rather than rote memorization. By empowering teachers with item-writing expertise, KNEC aims to ensure that assessments accurately measure learners’ abilities in line with the evolving education system.
Eligible applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline of 13th April 2026. While specific eligibility criteria were not fully detailed in the announcement, the council emphasized that applicants must be qualified teachers or teacher educators with an interest in assessment development.
Education stakeholders have welcomed the initiative, noting that such capacity-building programs are crucial for the successful implementation of CBC in Kenya. Properly trained item writers play a key role in maintaining fairness, consistency, and quality in national examinations.
Interested candidates can find more details about the application process by visiting KNEC’s official website. Visit KNEC website
As the deadline approaches, educators are urged to take advantage of this opportunity to enhance their professional skills and contribute to shaping Kenya’s future assessment standards.
