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Julius Melly

Also known as: Tinderet MP Julius Melly · Julius Melly (Tinderet)

2026-05-072026-07-16

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    They were led by Nandi Governor Stephen Sang and included Senator Samson Cherargei, MPs Julius Melly (Tinderet), Abraham Kirwa (Mosop), Bernard Kitur (Nandi Hills), Josses Lelmengit (Emgwen), Cynthia Muge (Woman Rep) and Marianne Kitany (Aldai).

    Kindiki says government development is reaching all 47 counties
  3. Citizen Digital

    The committee, chaired by Tinderet MP Julius Melly, met the university's management led by Prof.

    Moi University lecturers demand apology from VC for allegedly calling them parasites
  4. Citizen Digital

    The committee, chaired by Tinderet MP Julius Melly, met the university's management led by Prof.

    Moi University lecturers demand apology from VC for allegedly calling them parasites
  5. The Standard

    Those reported absent included Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, Maragua MP Mary Wamaua, Maara MP Kareke Mbiuki, Tinderet MP Julius Melly, Ndia MP George Kariuki, Kiambaa MP John Njuguna alias Kawanjiku, Likuyani MP Innocent Mugabe, Thika Town MP Alice Ng'ang'a a

    Court strikes out petition challenging Finance Act 2026 over MPs' absenteeism
  6. Citizen Digital

    National Assembly Education Committee Chairperson Julius Melly: “Make sure you share that report before you start implementing it.” Prof.

    Cash-strapped Moi University plans fresh staff layoffs as debt tops Ksh.8B
  7. June 2026
  8. The Standard

    At the time, National Assembly Education Committee Chairperson Julius Melly warned that Parliament would not pass the education budget without guaranteed examination funding.

    KNEC faces Sh5 Billion deficit to administer exams this year
  9. Capital News

    The Committee chairman by Julius Melly (Tinderet MP) said the inquiry would help establish the root causes of the recurring incidents and inform recommendations to restore stability in schools.

    Education Committee probes rising cases of school fires and student unrest
  10. May 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    Others were National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss Shollei, Education Committee Chairperson Julius Melly, and a delegation of legislators from South Korea.

    Investment in technology, education reforms key for prosperity - President Ruto
  12. Capital News

    Others were National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss Shollei, Education Committee Chairperson Julius Melly, and a delegation of legislators from South Korea.

    Science and innovation Kenya’s only path to global competitiveness: Ruto
  13. Citizen Digital

    Present were Education Cabinet Secretary Migosi Ogamba, Principal Secretaries Julius Bitok (Basic Education) and Beatrice Inyangala (University Education), Teachers Service Commission Chairperson Jamleck Muturi, Parliamentary Committee Chairman on Education Julius Melly, who is a

    President Ruto orders digitisation of education data to weed out cartels

Yesterday

  1. Deputy President says development reaching all 47 counties

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki stated that the government is pursuing an all-inclusive development agenda reaching every county, including those previously marginalized, citing roads, electricity, water, markets, and affordable housing as examples of projects now visible across Kenya.

    18 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Sunday 5 July

  1. Moi University lecturers demand apology from acting VC

    The Universities Academic Staff Union at Moi University is demanding a public apology from Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kiplagat Kotut over alleged remarks in which he described lecturers as "parasites" during a parliamentary committee appearance on July 2.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Moi University lecturers demand apology from vice-chancellor

    The Universities Academic Staff Union at Moi University is demanding a public apology from Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kiplagat Kotut over alleged remarks describing lecturers as "parasites," reportedly made during the university's appearance before the National Assembly Committee on Education.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 3 July

  1. High Court strikes out Finance Act 2026 constitutionality petition

    The High Court has struck out a petition challenging the Finance Act 2026 and Appropriations Act 2026 over claims that more than half of MPs skipped the crucial vote, ruling the petition was prematurely filed as the petitioners had not first pursued statutory procedures for accessing National Assembly attendance records.

    3 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 2 July

  1. Moi University plans layoffs amid 8 billion shilling debt crisis

    Moi University's administration will conduct a work-load analysis and lay off staff to address a severe financial crisis lasting over a decade. The institution has accumulated debt of over 8 billion shillings and pending bills exceeding 10 billion shillings.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 18 June

  1. KNEC faces Sh5 billion funding shortfall for 3.5 million learners

    The Kenya National Examinations Council faces a critical Sh5 billion deficit as it prepares to administer national exams to a record 3.5 million learners this year, with concurrent assessment systems stretching its logistical and financial capacity.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 15 June

  1. Education committee to investigate school fires and student unrest

    Kenya's National Assembly Departmental Committee on Education will conduct a comprehensive inquiry into rising cases of school fires, property destruction, and student unrest. Previous studies identified examination stress, poor student-teacher relationships, inadequate grievance mechanisms, weak counseling, overcrowding, poor living conditions, and drug abuse as major causes, while safety audits found widespread non-compliance with fire safety standards.

    15 June 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 14 May

  1. President Ruto: tech investment and education reform drive national prosperity

    President William Ruto has said deliberate investment in science, technology and innovation is necessary for the country's prosperity and global competitiveness, and that continued education reforms and expansion of research and technology institutions are part of the government's strategy for national transformation. He made the remarks at State House after awarding charters to KAIST and KEMRI universities.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ruto awards charters to KAIST and KEMRI research institutions

    President William Ruto said deliberate investment in science, technology and innovation is the only path to Kenya's prosperity and global competitiveness. He awarded charters to the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), elevating them to specialised degree-awarding status as part of the government's strategy for national transformation.

    14 May 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 7 May

  1. Ruto orders education data digitisation to combat sector cartels

    President Ruto has directed the Ministry of Education to digitise all education data within two months to improve accountability and weed out cartels. A recent audit identified 87,000 ghost secondary school students, 800,000 fake pupils in primary schools, and 200 non-existent schools, with the government paying Ksh.1.2 billion annually for learners that did not exist.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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