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Tourism Principal Secretary who previously led the State Department for Basic Education; announced Ronald Ngala Utalii College opening in Kilifi for September 2026.
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Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 10 – Questions are intensifying over whether Julius Bitok should have been fired instead of moved after President William Ruto reassigned him from the Education Ministry in a surprise reshuffle. …
Despite backlash, Ruto’s ‘incompetent’ PS remains in officeThe Standard
… High School, Lenana School, Kakamega School, Moi High School Mbiruri, St Joseph’s Girls Kitale, and several others have experienced unrest, forcing learners to be sent home.Traditionally, student unrest has beehttps://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001549789/ps-bitok …
Student unrest sparks fresh calls to abolish boarding schoolsThe Standard
Educationist John Lekakeny Ololtuaa was on Tuesday named the new Principal Secretary for Basic Education, replacing Professor Julius Bitok, who was transferred to the Tourism docket, previously held by Ololtuaa. …
Ololtuaa: The teacher taking over Basic Education docketCapital News
… In a presidential announcement issued Tuesday by Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service Felix Koskei, Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok was reassigned to the State Department for Tourism, while Tourism Principal Secretary John Lekakeny Ololtuaa was moved to …
Bitok moved to Tourism as Ruto reshuffles two departmentsCitizen Digital
PS Bitok moved from Education to Tourism ministry in latest Gov't reshuffle By Brian Kimani June 09, 2026 07:13 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tourism PS Prof. …
PS Bitok moved from Education to Tourism ministry in latest Gov't reshuffleThe Standard
Education PS Julius Bitok during prize-giving day at Kenya High School, where he ruled out early school closures despite rising student unrest. …
Education crisis worsens as more schools close over student unrestThe Standard
… Julius Bitok from the State Department for Basic Education to Tourism, while Tourism PS John Lekakeny Ololtuaa moves to the Education docket. …
PS Bitok moved from Education docket in latest shake-upThe Standard
… The meeting was also attended by senior education officials, including Julius Bitok, Beatrice Inyangala, and Esther Muoria, alongside other ministry officials. …
Government seeks new safety measures to curb school unrestThe Standard
Education PS Julius Bitok, during prize-giving day at Kenya High School where he ruled out early school closures despite rising student unrest. …
PS Bitok under fire for 'mishandling' education docketThe Standard
… This comes even as the government insists that learning will proceed despite the wave of student unrest that has led to deaths and destruction of property in schools.Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said there were no plans for unscheduled closure of schools for the hal …
Musingu High School closed indefinitelyA 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.
7 August 2026 · 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.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok announced that the Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi will begin operations in September this year. The facility, whose construction has been delayed over a decade and a half, is expected to address shortages in hospitality workforce training at the Coast.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago has cautioned the opposition against spreading tribal and divisive politics ahead of planned Nakuru campaigns, specifically warning Rigathi Gachagua's DCP party against inciting people during visits to the Rift Valley region ahead of the 2027 General Election.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto has defended the proposed Vision 2060 National development plans and called for nationwide participation in shaping Kenya's future. Speaking at a church service, he urged leaders and citizens to work together to ensure Kenya becomes a wealthy and prosperous nation, saying development cannot happen in secrecy or by a few.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
The government has confirmed that Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi will officially admit its first cohort of 1,000 students on September 1, 2026, after more than a decade. The college, 95 per cent complete, will offer diploma and short-term courses in catering, hotel management, housekeeping, seafaring, and hospitality management.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok announced that Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi will open on September 1, 2026, welcoming its first cohort of 1,000 students after more than three decades of planning and delays.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi County will admit its first cohort of 1,000 students on September 1, 2026. The facility will offer diploma programmes and professional courses in catering, hotel management, housekeeping, seafaring and other hospitality-related fields, and has been assessed and approved by the State Department for Tourism.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has warned that campaigns discouraging travel to Kenya risk undermining the sector's growth and eroding investor confidence, noting that tourism generated more than Sh500 billion last year and supports nearly two million jobs.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has condemned Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua's remarks urging foreign tourists and investors to avoid Kenya, calling them "irresponsible" and warning they threaten investor confidence and the livelihoods of nearly two million people supported by the tourism sector. Bitok noted that Kenya welcomed 2.7 million international visitors last year, tourism contributes nearly 10 percent of GDP, and the country aims to reach five million arrivals by 2028.
20 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya National Examinations Council has paid outstanding marking allowances owed to examiners who handled the 2025 KJSEA and KCSE exams, after the National Treasury released Sh1.5 billion on July 7. The payment follows months of delays that sparked walkouts and boycott threats from more than 800 KCSE examiners who stopped marking in December.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
County leaders including Senator Stewart Madzayo and MP Amina Mnyazi are calling for the government to compensate squatters and landowners displaced by Malindi International Airport expansion plans. Affected residents are demanding Sh2.5 billion in compensation after eviction, with the matter pending before courts and the Land Acquisition Tribunal.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok announced plans to review restrictions on the number of airlines and flights allowed into Kenya, assessing requests against airport capacity, security, and national interests. The move is part of efforts to double tourist arrivals by 2028 and eliminate bottlenecks hindering tourism growth.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Milk processor Brookside is expanding its market presence in the hospitality industry through strengthened partnerships with the Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers, leveraging new product innovations and its national distribution footprint to grow its share of the hotel, restaurant and catering market.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya recorded 2.7 million tourists in 2025 against a 5 million target, with hoteliers citing restrictive aviation policies that limit airline numbers and weekly flights. The Tourism PS said the government will review restrictions on airlines and flights to boost arrivals, weighing air access requests against airport capacities and security considerations.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has unveiled measures to address the sector's slow growth over the past two decades, saying Kenya could boost arrivals to 10 million in coming years by leveraging local, regional, and global competitiveness. The PS noted that tourism generates more than Sh500 billion annually and that the government is supporting the industry through market diversification and enhanced digital competitiveness, while simplifying the ETA process and removing visa requirements for African tourists.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok, who lost to incumbent Governor Jonathan Bii in the 2022 UDA party primaries, announced his bid for Uasin Gishu governorship in the 2027 General Election and has been campaigning across the county.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok is facing criticism over his leadership and political activities.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
The government has begun distributing 10,382 smart interactive devices and laptops to junior schools across the country as part of efforts to digitise learning under the Competency-Based Curriculum and establish smart classrooms.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba is scheduled to hold a press briefing on issues affecting the education sector as at least 200 schools have been affected by student unrest, prompting temporary closures and sparking concerns among parents and teachers. The address comes amid ongoing student strikes, property destruction and learning disruptions across several counties.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto moved Principal Secretary Julius Bitok from the Education Ministry to the State Department for Tourism following criticism over his handling of student unrest that led to closures of over 200 schools. The reassignment has sparked debate about whether Bitok should have been dismissed rather than transferred, with critics citing his short and turbulent tenure and an earlier warning from the Majority Leader about his competence.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
Lawmakers and education stakeholders are calling for the abolition of boarding schools following unprecedented student unrest across prestigious schools, citing negligence in enforcing safety regulations, overcrowding, inadequate facilities, and mounting discipline challenges. MPs argue that parents have abdicated their responsibilities and that developed countries such as America and Europe do not rely on the boarding school model.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Educationist John Lekakeny Ololtuaa was named the new Principal Secretary for Basic Education on Tuesday, replacing Professor Julius Bitok, who was transferred to the Tourism docket, previously held by Ololtuaa. The changes were announced by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei on behalf of President William Ruto.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has reassigned Julius Bitok from the State Department for Basic Education to the State Department for Tourism, while John Lekakeny Ololtuaa moved from Tourism to Basic Education, effective immediately.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has been reassigned to the State Department for Tourism, with John Lekakeny Ololtuaa taking over the Basic Education docket, according to a statement by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. Ololtuaa assumes the education post amid recent school unrest that led to closures.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Student unrest continues to spread across the country, causing deaths and major destruction of learning institutions, worsening the education crisis. Education PS Julius Bitok ruled out early school closures despite the rising unrest.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has reassigned Prof. Julius Bitok from the State Department for Basic Education to Tourism, while John Lekakeny Ololtuaa moves from Tourism to the Basic Education docket. The changes take effect immediately amid ongoing school unrest and closures.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government said fewer than 200 boarding schools have been affected by ongoing student unrest and directed the Ministry of Education to develop interventions aimed at improving service delivery and strengthening security in schools, after incidents of indiscipline have destroyed property and caused loss of life.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok is progressively finding himself at the centre of criticism as criticism over his leadership continues to grow. At Kenya High School's prize-giving day, he ruled out early school closures despite rising student unrest.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Musingu High School in Kakamega County has been closed indefinitely, with management citing external threats and escalating tension. The school released students on Monday, June 8, 2026, characterizing the closure as a "peer pressure break" to prevent potential student unrest.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →