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Julius Migos Ogamba

Also known as: Education CS Migos Ogamba · Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba · Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba

Education Cabinet Secretary who oversees university placements, school funding, and education policy implementation in Kenya.

2026-04-272026-09-12
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  1. April 2026

  2. Citizen Digital

    … Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba says disciplinary action will be taken against any principal found guilty of imposing excessive fees beyond ministry-approved rates. …

    Alliance Girls' School on spot over 100% fee hike, millions in irregular spending

  3. Capital News

    … In a letter dated April 29, 2026, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba said investigations uncovered serious financial and administrative breaches at the top national school. …

    Alliance Girls board faces axe over Sh25m Dubai trip scandal

  4. The Standard

    … elong commitment to education and public service left an enduring legacy. “His enduring commitment to learning and public service leaves a profound legacy that will continue to inspire generations,” the President said in a statement.Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba …

    Kenya mourns education icon Prof. Raphael Munavu
Society

CS Ogamba calls on teachers to become facilitators, mentors, innovators

The News

Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba says teachers must reinvent their role as artificial intelligence and competency-based learning transform education, shifting from traditional instruction to facilitating critical thinking, collaboration, innovation, and real-world application. He warned that technology alone cannot transform education and stressed that teacher welfare and working conditions must improve to enable educators to perform these new responsibilities effectively.

11 September 2026 · The Standard →

Yesterday

  1. CS Ogamba calls on teachers to become facilitators, mentors, innovators

    Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba says teachers must reinvent their role as artificial intelligence and competency-based learning transform education, shifting from traditional instruction to facilitating critical thinking, collaboration, innovation, and real-world application. He warned that technology alone cannot transform education and stressed that teacher welfare and working conditions must improve to enable educators to perform these new responsibilities effectively.

    11 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Ruto's public statements create confusion, requiring damage control

    President William Ruto's recent public remarks, including a directive that triggered anxiety among Burundian nationals and statements on tax thresholds for traders, have sparked confusion and forced government officials into damage-control mode.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 4 September

  1. AI-powered assistive tech startup Blindsight wins seed capital

    Blindsight Africa Limited, an assistive technology startup founded by Victoria Mwaura, won Ksh.500,000 in seed capital as overall winner of the Investor Pitch Arena at the Women in STEM Africa Summit 2026. The company develops AI-powered smart navigation solutions for visually impaired individuals in Kenya and East Africa.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 31 August

  1. Government prepares schools for expected El Niño disruptions

    Kenya's Education Ministry and the Kenya Red Cross Society are developing measures to protect schools and ensure learning continues during the anticipated El Niño event expected in October and November, including safeguarding national examinations and assessments despite expected heavy rains.

    31 August 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 16 August

  1. Universities urged to commercialize research, create jobs

    Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba challenged universities to move research from laboratories into the marketplace to generate economic value and practical solutions. He said institutions must deliberately scale up promising innovations into viable products, services and enterprises that contribute to national development and employment.

    16 August 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 19 July

  1. Education ministry requires parent and ministry approval for new school levies

    Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba warned school administrators against imposing illegal levies on parents without approval, stating that all new levies must be agreed upon by both parents and the ministry before introduction. The ministry says several principals are already facing disciplinary action for failing to adhere to set guidelines on school levies.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 17 July

  1. KUCCPS opens 30-day transfer window for university students

    Kenya's Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service opened an inter-institutional transfer portal on July 17, with applications closing August 14, allowing students from the 2023, 2024, and 2025 KCSE cohorts to change their institution or programme of study. The transfer window has been extended from the usual two weeks to one month.

    17 July 2026 · Capital News →

  2. KUCCPS Opens 30-day Inter-institutional Transfer Window for Students

    The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) opened an inter-institutional transfer portal on July 17, 2026, allowing students from the 2023, 2024 and 2025 KCSE cohorts to apply for transfers until August 14. The transfer window follows the placement of 293,869 candidates into universities, TVET institutions and Teacher Training Colleges, with 202,133 securing university degree programme admission.

    17 July 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Public universities face Ksh.29 billion funding deficit

    Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba told lawmakers that delays in government funding to schools, TVET institutions and public universities are due to budget shortfalls and delayed National Treasury disbursements, with the Ministry of Education facing a funding gap of nearly Ksh.29 billion.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 11 July

  1. KUCCPS warns students of fake transfer application scams

    The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service has cautioned students, parents and the public against fraudsters claiming the inter-institutional transfer application window has opened, noting it has not yet started receiving applications despite plans to extend the transfer period from two weeks to one month.

    11 July 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Government pays outstanding KCSE and KJSEA examiner allowances

    The Kenyan government has disbursed outstanding marking allowances to examiners who participated in the 2025 KCSE and KJSEA examinations, after the National Treasury released Ksh.1.5 billion on July 7, 2026. The funds were credited to examiners' accounts by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Treasury releases Sh1.5bn to clear exam marker payment arrears

    The National Treasury released Sh1.5 billion on July 7 to clear outstanding marking allowances owed to thousands of teachers and professionals who participated in the 2025 KCSE and KJSEA examinations. The Education Ministry confirmed all examiners have received the balance of their allowances following processing by the Kenya National Examinations Council.

    9 July 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Over 51,000 qualified students skip KUCCPS university placement

    More than 51,000 students who qualified for university admission in the 2025 KCSE exam did not apply for placement through KUCCPS. Of 202,133 placed candidates, 17,000 will join private universities and roughly 185,000 will enroll in public universities, while others opted for KMTC, law school, hospitality college, teacher training, or diploma and certificate programmes; the government attributes the non-applications to alternative pathways including disciplined forces recruitment and overseas studies.

    9 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. KUCCPS places 293,869 KCSE candidates into tertiary institutions

    The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service has placed 293,869 candidates from the 2025 KCSE examination into universities, TVET institutions, and Teacher Training Colleges for the 2026/27 academic year, with 202,133 securing university degree programme admission. The placement service has extended the inter-institution transfer window from two weeks to one month.

    8 July 2026 · Capital News →

  2. CS Ogamba releases 2026/2027 university placements for KCSE candidates

    Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has released university and college placement results for the 2025 KCSE examination, with 270,508 candidates who attained C+ and above securing placement in degree programmes or technical and vocational institutions. The KUCCPS transfer window has been extended to one month to allow students greater flexibility in changing their placement.

    8 July 2026 · Capital News →

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. WITIA opens smart library in Machakos for 500+ pupils

    More than 500 learners at Mbukoni Comprehensive School in Machakos County will benefit from a Smart Library equipped with 37 computers, internet connectivity, and digital learning resources, officially launched by the Director of Basic Education as part of WITIA's expansion into the Ukambani region and Kenya's digital transformation agenda.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Education Cabinet Secretary orders audit of dental programmes

    Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba has directed the Commission for University Education to audit dental training programmes at Moi University and the University of Nairobi, following calls by stakeholders for scrutiny. The audit follows a lawsuit by Consumers Federation of Kenya claiming the institutions admitted students without proper accreditation.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 20 June

  1. CS Ogamba urges parents to share responsibility for student discipline

    Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba has called on parents to take greater responsibility for their children's behaviour and work closely with schools to address student unrest, describing the Utumishi Girls incident as unfortunate and regrettable. He emphasised strengthening guidance and counselling programmes to promote discipline and positive behaviour among learners.

    20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 12 June

  1. Ex-police chief proposes abolishing boarding schools after dormitory fire

    Former Deputy Inspector General Edward Mbugua, founder of Utumishi Girls Academy, has proposed abolishing boarding schools in Kenya and converting dormitories into laboratories and workshops. Speaking at a memorial service for sixteen Utumishi Girls High School students who died in a dormitory fire on May 27, Mbugua urged the government and education stakeholders to transition toward day schooling and strengthen local schools to prevent similar tragedies.

    12 June 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Treasury allocates 784.5 billion to education in 2026/2027 budget

    Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi proposed Ksh.784.5 billion for education in the 2026/2027 national budget, representing 26.4 per cent of total ministerial spending, as schools across the country face delayed capitation and widespread unrest affecting more than 200 learning institutions.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. CS Ogamba to brief nation on school unrest affecting 200 schools

    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 →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Ministry excludes health experts from school inspection tours

    The Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union has raised concerns that the Ministry of Education is conducting inspection tours of boarding schools without involving trained health experts to assess health standards and safety risks, urging the Education Cabinet Secretary to include public health officers in the exercise.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 5 June

  1. Education ministry communication gaps surface after school fire

    Following a fire at Utumishi Girls Senior School that revealed the institution had admitted 715 students despite a 650-student capacity, questions have emerged about communication breakdowns between the ministry headquarters and schools, including delays in admission reporting and uncertainties around capitation disbursement and textbook distribution.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 1 June

  1. Safety violations in schools endanger students, experts warn

    Education stakeholders have raised alarm over continued violation of safety standards in schools, warning that weak enforcement of regulations is endangering learners and denying them a safe and conducive learning environment. The statement follows a midnight dormitory fire that claimed the lives of 16 students.

    1 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 30 May

  1. Tourism sector needs innovation and technology, cabinet secretary says

    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 →

Saturday 16 May

  1. CS Ogamba warns school heads against unauthorized fee collection

    Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba warned school principals and Boards of Management against imposing illegal levies on parents, stating that any additional fees must receive written approval from the Ministry of Education before implementation. He emphasized that extra levies constitute an unlawful barrier to education and that basic education in Kenya is free and compulsory.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 9 May

  1. President Ruto pledges 40 modern classrooms for Maseno School

    President William Ruto pledged to build 40 modern classrooms at Maseno School in Kisumu to benefit 1,600 students, with 20 classrooms to be completed before the end of the year to allow admission of an additional 800 students in January 2027. The Ministry of Lands and Housing will also build dormitories for 2,000 students and the Education ministry will construct a multipurpose hall.

    9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 4 May

  1. 151,000 learners fail to complete junior school under CBE system

    KNEC data shows that of 1.282 million learners enrolled in Grade Four in 2019 under Kenya's new Competency-Based Education system, only 1.130 million sat the Grade Nine assessment, leaving about 151,630 unaccounted for and raising concerns about dropouts and retention gaps. The dropout disproportionately affected boys, with nearly 100,000 male learners and about 52,000 girls failing to complete junior school.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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