Also known as: Tinderet MP Julius Melly · Julius Melly (Tinderet)
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The Standard
… National Assembly Education Committee chairman Julius Melly said the committee would not tolerate the sale or political distribution of TSC employment letters. …
MPs tell Wetang'ula to give evidence on TSC job letters claimThe Standard
… The orders were later lifted, allowing the Education Committee, chaired by Julius Melly, to proceed with the vetting. …
Parliament approves Sossion, Lentoijoni's nomination to TSCCapital News
… ng that teachers’ interests were protected through constructive engagement. “I will defend the commission and I will do that which is necessary in terms of promoting constructive engagements with the social partners,” Sossion told the committee chaired by Tinderet MP Julius Melly …
Sossion assures MPs union past won’t affect TSC independenceThe Standard
… The committee, chaired by Tinderet MP Julius Melly, questioned Wilson Sossion and Antonia Lentoijoni on how they would tackle persistent challenges facing Kenya’s teaching workforce if approved. …
TSC nominees face tough questions on teacher promotion and welfareCitizen Digital
… Tinderet MP Julius Melly said only a small proportion of residents in the constituency had title deeds, leaving many effectively without formal proof of ownership. …
Lands PS issues title deeds to Tinderet residentsCapital News
… The committee, chaired by Tinderet MP Julius Melly, met officials from the Ministry of Education led by Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba to consider four key pieces of legislation: the Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Bill, the Basic Education (Amendment) Bill, the Kenya N …
MPs begins scrutiny of bills proposing sweeping education sector reformsThe Standard
… This came as the National Assembly Committee on Education, chaired by Tinderet MP Julius Melly, pushed the Ministry to explain a lasting solution to end the school unrest, particularly reported over the second term, in addition to addressing gaps in quality assurance.“Nyanza, Eas …
462 learners processed over school unrest as government seeks lasting solutionsThe Standard
… The committee, chaired by Tinderet MP Julius Melly, met officials from the Ministry of Education led by Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba to scrutinise the proposed legislative changes and assess their legal, policy and financial implications before the Bills are considered by Parl …
MPs pushing funding, governance overhaulCitizen 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 countiesCitizen 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 parasitesRuaraka MP TJ Kajwang' and Seme MP James Nyikal have challenged National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula to substantiate claims that legislators receive Teachers Service Commission employment letters for distribution to constituents, saying they did not receive any such letters at State House.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Ruaraka MP TJ Kajwang' and Seme MP James Nyikal have challenged National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula to substantiate claims that legislators receive Teachers Service Commission employment letters for distribution to constituents, saying they did not receive any such letters at State House.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly Education Committee has approved the nominations of former KNUT Secretary General Wilson Sossion and TSC Director of Staffing Antonina Lentoijoni to join the Teachers Service Commission, following their vetting and a lifted court conservatory order.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former KNUT secretary-general Wilson Sossion, nominated to the Teachers Service Commission, told MPs that his history of confronting the employer on behalf of teachers will not affect his ability to serve independently; he said his union experience could instead strengthen the commission by providing deeper understanding of educators' challenges.
20 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Education Committee has scrutinised two nominees for the Teachers Service Commission, raising concerns over teacher promotion, welfare, staffing shortages, and records management. Nominee Wilson Sossion, a former teachers' representative, pledged to address promotion delays and develop reward systems for teachers if approved.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Lands Principal Secretary issued 477 title deeds to residents of Kapchure Settlement Scheme in Tinderet Constituency, Nandi County, resolving years of uncertainty over land ownership in an area affected by colonial-era displacements.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Assembly's Committee on Education has begun scrutinizing four proposed Bills aimed at implementing recommendations from the Presidential Working Party on Education Reform. The key legislation includes the Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Bill, which would merge tertiary education financing bodies and introduce a means-testing system for student support based on household income and financial need.
6 August 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Education is reviewing four education reform Bills aimed at restructuring student funding and strengthening governance in learning institutions. A key proposal is the Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Bill, which seeks to merge the Higher Education Loans Board, Universities Fund Board, and TVET Funding Board into a single Tertiary Education Funding Authority.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
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.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →