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Julius Melly

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

Chair of Parliament's National Assembly Education Committee overseeing public participation on proposed education reform bills.

2026-05-072026-10-14

In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. The Standard

    … The Education Committee of the National Assembly chairman, Julius Melly, described teachers as the “centre nerve” of the nation, saying they continued to work under difficult and sometimes extreme conditions. …

    Leaders hail teachers' selfless service
  3. The Standard

    … Members of the committee, chaired by Tinderet MP Julius Melly, said public participation forums being held across the country provide an opportunity for education stakeholders, including teachers, students, parents and members of the public to give their views on the proposed ref …

    MPs assure public their views will shape Education Bill, 2026
  4. September 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    … And we as members will give your views to the floor of the house and make sure the laws mirror what you've told us,” Education Committee Chair Julius Melly said. …

    KUPPET calls for suspension of hearings on six education bills
  6. Citizen Digital

    … Tarus introduced Melly for Mogeni and brought on libero Kelvin Kipkosgei for Kamara. …

    No respite for Wafalme Stars after Ghana defeat in Tunis
  7. Citizen Digital

    … Wanasema mwalimu saa ingine anapigwa na mtoto, jee tunachukuanga hatua mwalimu akipiga mwanafunzi, na kama ni mwanafunzi amepiga mwalimu ni hatua gani tunachukua? sisi hatutakuambia. leteni proposals,” National Assembly Education Committee Chair Julius Melly said. …

    Kenyans call for changes to proposed education reform laws
  8. Capital News

    … The issue emerged on Wednesday when the committee, chaired by Julius Melly, scrutinised KUCCPS’s budget implementation for the 2025/26 financial year. …

    MPs demand answers over Sh300mn KUCCPS placement fee debt
  9. August 2026
  10. 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 claim
  11. The 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 TSC
  12. Capital 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 independence
  13. The 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 welfare

Monday 5 October

  1. Leaders honour teachers' role in building Kenya's future

    During 2026 World Teachers' Day celebrations, President William Ruto paid tribute to teachers for their sacrifice and contribution to the nation, describing them as shapers of the professionals, leaders and citizens who drive Kenya's development, and noting that teachers care for an entire generation.

    5 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Parliament education committee assures public on bill input

    The National Assembly Education Committee is holding public participation forums across the country to gather submissions on six proposed education laws, with chair Julius Melly saying public views will be scrutinised and considered before Parliament considers the Bills. The committee has already received concerns from teachers on remuneration and from university students on HELB loan repayment reforms.

    1 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 17 September

  1. KUPPET seeks suspension of hearings on six education bills

    The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers has called for the suspension of public hearings on six education bills, including the Basic Education Bill and the Tertiary Education, Placement and Funding Bill, citing concerns that the process is rushed and non-inclusive. A Kiambu Senator also raised questions about funding clarity for the proposed Tertiary Education Funding Authority.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenya volleyball team loses second straight match at African championships

    Kenya's Wafalme Stars suffered a second consecutive straight-sets defeat at the Africa Nations Volleyball Championships, falling to Ghana 25-20, 25-23, 25-20 in Tunis on Thursday. The loss left Kenya bottom of their three-team group without a point.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Kenyans push for changes to six education reform bills

    Stakeholders in public participation forums have called for major changes to proposed education reform laws, raising concerns about funding for tertiary learners, management of Junior Secondary Schools and Teacher Training Colleges, and inequalities in the education system.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 10 September

  1. KUCCPS owed Sh300m in unpaid placement fees by institutions

    Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service faces scrutiny over Sh300 million in unpaid placement fees from institutions that have defaulted on the Sh1,500 charge per placed student. The National Assembly Education Committee demanded details on defaulters and recovery measures, with KUCCPS revealing it collected Sh261.57 million against a target of Sh284.16 million in the 2025/26 financial year.

    10 September 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. MPs demand proof of Wetang'ula's TSC job letters claim

    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 →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Parliament approves Sossion and Lentoijoni for TSC positions

    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 →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Sossion tells MPs union past won't compromise TSC independence

    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 →

  2. Education Committee questions TSC nominees on teacher promotion and welfare

    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 →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Lands PS issues 477 title deeds in Tinderet, Nandi

    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 →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Parliament examines education reform bills from presidential working party

    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 →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. 462 learners processed over school unrest incidents nationwide

    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 →

  2. MPs review Bills to overhaul education funding and governance

    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 →

Wednesday 15 July

  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.

    15 July 2026 · 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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