Union officials said teachers who served as invigilators supervisors and examiners are still waiting for their dues. The payments were expected to be processed earlier but many teachers say they have not received the money.
The exams are managed by the Kenya National Examinations Council which hires thousands of teachers every year to help run the national tests.
These teachers supervise exam rooms mark scripts and manage exam centres across the country.
The warning was issued during a public meeting in Kakamega. Speaking at the gathering KNUT Kakamega North Secretary General Shadrack Muyaka said teachers feel ignored despite their key role in the examination process.
Muyaka said teachers should not be asked to handle another national exam while payments from the previous exercise remain unpaid. He said the union will not allow the situation to continue.
He said the government must clear the dues before the next examination cycle begins. According to him teachers deserve respect and fair treatment for the work they do during national examinations.
The union official added that if the payments are not made teachers will withdraw their services. He said the union may call for a boycott of the 2026 exams to force authorities to act.
Muyaka explained that the dispute began after a promise by Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok. He said the PS assured union leaders that the money would be paid within two weeks.
The assurance was given during a meeting at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. According to the union the two week deadline ended last Friday without any payment being made.
Muyaka said the failure to honour the promise has weakened trust between teachers and exam authorities. He noted that teachers now feel the system does not value their contribution.
The Ministry of Education has acknowledged the delays. Officials say the payments have been affected by budget and cash flow challenges within government operations.
A statement shared earlier by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba explained that financial constraints have slowed the release of funds. The ministry also recognised the concerns raised by teachers and other contracted staff.
Besides the payment issue union leaders also raised concerns about medical cover for teachers. Muyaka said many teachers are forced to pay medical costs from their own pockets when they fall sick.
He said a proper medical insurance system is needed to support teachers across the country. According to him delays in health services and system failures have made the situation worse.
The union says teachers must feel valued and protected if they are to continue supporting national education programmes.
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