Also known as: Tourism Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa · Dr John Ololtuaa · Basic Education Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa · Principal Secretary for Basic Education John Ololtuaa · Prof. John Ololtuaa · Prof. Ololtuaa
John Ololtuaa — Basic Education Principal Secretary, summoned to court over Gatoto school management dispute.
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The Standard
… The former legislator died on Saturday morning while undergoing treatment at the Nairobi Hospital.His death was confirmed by Basic Education Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa, who said he had been unwell since November 2025 and was admitted to the facility in May 2026 after suffe …
Former Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchellah is deadThe Standard
… His death brings to an end a distinguished political career that spanned more than two decades and helped shape the political landscape of the South Rift region.The death of the veteran politician was announced on Saturday by Education Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa, who descr …
The life and legacy of the late Gideon KonchellahCapital News
… Bitok formally transferred the role to his successor, Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa, who now takes over leadership of the State Department for Basic Education. …
PS Bitok Hands Over Basic Education Docket Following Presidential ReassignmentThe Standard
… Bitok transferred the role to Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa following a recent presidential reshuffle that saw him reassigned to the State Department for Tourism. …
Bitok hands over Basic Education docket after nearly two years reignThe Standard
… Tourism Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa called on the national government to consider funding the institution, saying it plays a critical role in developing skills for the country's tourism and conservation sectors. …
Tourism's future lies in Innovation and technology, graduates toldCapital News
… Speaking at the expo, John Ololtuaa said the Kenyan Coast remains central to Kenya’s tourism growth strategy due to its unique blend of pristine beaches, Swahili culture, modern hospitality and improved connectivity. …
Kenyan Coast Strengthens Position as Regional Tourism Hub During POATE 2026Citizen Digital
… Tourism Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa said the Kenyan Coast continues to anchor regional tourism demand due to its unique combination of beach attractions, Swahili culture, hospitality diversity and improved transport connectivity. …
Regional tourists fuel growth of Kenya’s coastal tourism sectorCapital News
… The legislators grew more agitated after Tourism Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa, who appeared on behalf of the CS, informed the Committee that Ms Miano was unavailable because she was at State House preparing for a dinner hosting guests attending the Africa Forward Summit. …
MPs Tear Into CS Miano Over Absence From Tourism Budget MeetingThe Standard
… Tourism Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa, who briefed the committee, acknowledged the delays but maintained that the project remains on track in terms of quality and long-term impact.Despite the missed deadline, the committee expressed satisfaction with the progress of the renov …
Bomas venue ruled out for AfricaFrance Summit as renovations lagA high-profile wedding ceremony in Narok County brought together senior government officials, political leaders, and dignitaries including Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya and National Assembly Majority Whip Silvanus Osoro to celebrate the marriage of Saitoti Sunkuli and Viola Neyian.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A high-profile wedding ceremony in Narok County brought together senior government officials, political leaders, and dignitaries including Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya and National Assembly Majority Whip Silvanus Osoro to celebrate the marriage of Saitoti Sunkuli and Viola Neyian.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The National Music Festival in Bungoma County has showcased talent from both established and little-known schools. Standout performers include Utwiini Primary School from Makueni County, which finished second in its category, along with winners in various competitions including Nzoia Sugar School in Choral Music for Junior Schools and Highlands Junior School in the Swahili Choral Verse category for Junior Schools.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
A total of 462 learners were arrested, investigated, arraigned in court, bonded, remanded, counselled or processed in connection with student unrest incidents countrywide as of June 16, according to the Education Principal Secretary. The offences under investigation included arson, attempted arson, threats of arson, planning and incitement of unrest, and vandalism, with 18 fatalities reported in connection with fire incidents and cases of student unrest during the period.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Learners with disabilities performed at the 98th Kenya Music Festival national edition, calling for greater investment in assistive technologies, accessible learning environments, and equal opportunities. The festival has placed Special Needs Education at the heart of celebrations, becoming a platform for national conversation on disability inclusion and unlocking the potential of learners living with disabilities.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Basic Education Principal Secretary told Parliament that 462 learners were arrested in connection with unrest at various schools in the second term of 2026, following collaboration with the National Police Service and Directorate of Criminal Investigations. Offences included arson, threats, possession of illicit materials, vandalism, and incitement.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government announced plans to commercialise student talents to tap into the global creative economy, aligning educational programmes with national economic priorities. The Basic Education Principal Secretary stated the state aims to turn co-curricular activities into viable economic pathways as part of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association National Term Two Games started in Thika with more than 5,000 student-athletes competing across 11 sports. Education leaders and officials emphasized fair play, integrity, and eligibility enforcement at the opening ceremony, with winners earning qualification for East African and continental championships.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Grade 9 learners will choose senior schools, pathways and subject combinations between August 24 and September 11, 2026, ahead of their transition to Grade 10 in 2027. About 1.2 million learners are expected to select from three pathways—STEM, Social Sciences, and Arts and Sports Science—through the ministry's automated placement system as part of the Competency-Based Education rollout.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Union of Teachers and Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers have directed members not to administer national examinations until invigilators, supervisors and center managers are paid outstanding allowances. The unions say thousands of teachers remain unpaid months after the government released Sh1.5 billion through the National Treasury to KNEC for 2024 exam administration, with only examiners having received payments so far.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Union of Teachers has raised alarm over delayed compensation from the Kenya National Examinations Council for supervising and invigilating national exams, and says teachers may boycott the forthcoming National Examinations at the end of this year. The government has allocated Ksh.1.5 billion to settle pending dues, but allowances remain delayed pending verifications on the KNEC system.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) warned that delayed compensation from the Kenya National Examinations Council for teachers who supervised last year's national examinations could trigger a boycott of this year's exams scheduled for year-end. The union said contracted professionals remain unpaid despite the National Treasury releasing funds, including a Ksh1.5 billion allocation to settle the pending dues.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Inspector-General Douglas Kanja appeared in the High Court in Nairobi over the contested privatisation of Gatoto Community Primary School in Mukuru kwa Njenga, after being summoned by Justice Gregory Mutai to explain alleged failure to comply with court orders from June 25 directing the Ministry of Education to register the school as a private, non-profit APBET institution. Petitioners argue State agencies have not enforced the orders and allege lawyers faced hostility; respondents contend the school has operated as public since the 1990s and mid-year transfer would disrupt learning.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Inspector General Douglas Kanja, Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat, and Basic Education Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa have been summoned to appear before the High Court on Friday to explain their alleged failure to implement court orders barring government interference with the management of Gatoto Community Primary School.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
High Court Judge Gregory Mutai has ordered the Inspector General of Police, Deputy Inspector General, and Principal Secretary for Basic Education to personally appear before court to explain delayed implementation of orders directing transfer of Gatoto Comprehensive School's management. The petitioners, represented by Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama and senior counsel Martha Karua, reported encountering hostility while serving court orders, including vandalism of vehicles.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Lower Sabor Irrigation Scheme in Moiben Constituency, with 280 acres under irrigation, is now operational and expected to generate about Ksh.70 million annually while directly benefiting more than 700 households and indirectly benefiting about 3,000 more people through agricultural value-chain opportunities.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Sh288.6 million government-funded irrigation project in Moiben Constituency has brought 280 acres under irrigation, allowing more than 700 Uasin Gishu households to grow crops year-round and reduce weather-related losses. The scheme is expected to generate about Sh70 million annually from agricultural production.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Felix Koskei, Head of Public Service and Chief of Staff, opened the 49th Annual Conference of the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association in Mombasa and reaffirmed the government's commitment to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). He highlighted government investments in school infrastructure, noting that more than 23,000 classrooms have been constructed nationwide to support CBC implementation, and urged school administrators to strengthen guidance and counselling programmes.
25 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association says the government should recruit vocational training graduates to teach technical subjects in senior schools, as most schools lack teachers for Grade 10 technical subjects like woodwork, metalwork, and electricity, hampering the Competence-Based Education rollout.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senior school principals meeting in Mombasa have proposed raising national school fees from Sh53,000 to Sh88,000 annually, citing soaring food prices, delayed government capitation, and rising operational costs. KESSHA chairman Willie Mwangi said the government has not remitted Sh22 billion in capitation and that schools are struggling to feed students adequately.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Over 1,650 learners at Karen C Comprehensive School received shoes donated through First Lady Rachel Ruto's initiative aimed at promoting dignity and inclusivity in education, part of the Voice of Children programme providing school supplies and essential needs.
22 June 2026 · Capital News →
Gideon Konchellah, a former Kilgoris MP and military officer who served two decades in Parliament, died on Saturday morning at Nairobi Hospital after suffering cardiac arrest. He had been unwell since November 2025 and was admitted to the facility in May 2026 following an undisclosed infection.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
Gideon Sitelu Konchellah, former Kilgoris MP and Minister for Immigration, has died following cardiac arrest at a Nairobi hospital. The veteran lawmaker, whose political career spanned more than two decades, was a prominent figure in South Rift politics.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
Principal Secretary Julius Kibet Bitok has handed over the State Department for Basic Education to PS John Ololtuaa following a presidential reassignment, moving to lead the State Department for Tourism.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
Prof. Julius Bitok has officially handed over leadership of the State Department for Basic Education to Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa following a presidential reshuffle that reassigned Bitok to Tourism. Bitok's tenure, which began in October 2023, was marked by implementation of education reforms and efforts to stabilize the Competency-Based Curriculum transition.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba told graduates of the Wildlife Tourism College of Maasai Mara that the future of global tourism depends on innovation and technology as tourists increasingly seek authentic experiences, sustainability, and digital convenience. He urged the 50 graduands to embrace emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, digital marketing, and online booking platforms to succeed in the changing market.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
At Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo 2026 in Kampala, Kenyan tourism stakeholders promoted the Coast as a premier destination, with Uganda remaining Kenya's leading regional source market, contributing 234,556 visitors in 2025 (31 per cent of African arrivals, up 8.7 per cent).
22 May 2026 · Capital News →
Regional travellers from East Africa are increasingly driving growth in Kenya's coastal tourism sector, with Uganda remaining Kenya's leading regional source market, contributing 234,556 visitors in 2025 and accounting for 31 per cent of all African arrivals.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano faced sharp criticism from MPs after failing to appear before the National Assembly Committee during deliberations on the Ministry's 2026/27 Budget Estimates. Committee members said this was her second consecutive absence and faulted her for missing a crucial budgetary process.
12 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Bomas of Kenya will not be ready in time to host the Africa–France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth Summit scheduled for May 11 and 12, 2026, according to Members of Parliament. The renovation project transforming Bomas into the Bomas International Convention Centre has experienced construction delays, forcing organizers to relocate the summit to an alternative venue.
26 April 2026 · The Standard →