Also known as: Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba · Mr Ogamba · Education CS Julius Ogamba · Education Minister Julius Ogamba
Kenya's Education Cabinet Secretary overseeing curriculum implementation, university placements, and response to school unrest since mid-2026.
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Capital News
… Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has also tightened oversight by directing institutions to adhere strictly to approved fee structures while integrating automation, artificial intelligence and digital technologies into training programmes. …
Kenya’s skills revolution: Why TVET is winning the jobs raceThe Standard
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has warned school principals against sacrificing learners' talents and holistic development in pursuit of academic excellence. …
Ogamba to principals: Let students participate in co-curricular activitiesCapital News
… Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the government will bring together teachers, parents and other education stakeholders to find lasting solutions to rising cases of unrest in schools. …
‘Every choice has consequences,’ Ruto warns studentsThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterEducation Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the government was working on a long-term solution to recurring school unrest through a multi-sectoral approach involving all education stakeholders."We have agreed that we are going to form a multi-stakeho …
Ruto calls on parents to reclaim their role in raising disciplined childrenCapital News
… Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba earlier disclosed that preliminary investigations had revealed several safety failures at the school, including overcrowding and locked emergency exits. …
Eight Utumishi Girls Students to Be Charged Over Deadly School FireCapital News
… Education Minister Julius Ogamba said preliminary findings indicated that there had been multiple breaches of safety measures at Utumishi Girls’ School, including overcrowding in dormitories and a locked exit door. …
Kenya to charge students with murder over deadly school fireThe Standard
… The May 28 fire incident is one of the deadliest in recent times with Kenyans calling for a review of safety measures put in place in boarding schools.After the incident, the board of the school was dissolved by Education CS Julius Ogamba who also announced that three teachers in …
DPP approves murder charges in Utumishi girls infernoCitizen Digital
… Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on Thursday announced that Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba had assured affected students and their families that the ministry had put in place measures to facilitate online learning during their recovery period. …
Hospitalised Utumishi Girls Academy learners to resume studies via online classesCitizen Digital
… Speaking through Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba during the International Albinism Awareness Day celebrations in Thika, the President called on Kenyans to embrace diversity and reject all forms of discrimination. …
Ruto: Human worth isn’t defined by disability, reaffirms PWD commitmentCitizen Digital
… Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba on Thursday announced an urgent, targeted safety audit of at-risk boarding schools following the wave of unrest and school fires that has affected 204 institutions nationwide.Ogamba attributed the incidents to leadership failures, examin …
Blame parents for school unrest, not teachers - KNUT boss OyuuEducation Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba confirmed that a special task force to investigate rising school unrest will be gazetted within two weeks. The multi-stakeholder team, which will include students and parents for the first time, will collect views and submit its report within 90 days, and those found responsible for incidents will face the law.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba confirmed that a special task force to investigate rising school unrest will be gazetted within two weeks. The multi-stakeholder team, which will include students and parents for the first time, will collect views and submit its report within 90 days, and those found responsible for incidents will face the law.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senior schools are experiencing a major shortage of teachers for new subjects introduced in Grade 10 under the Competency-Based Education framework, raising concerns about the implementation of the new curriculum.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
More than 57,000 students who qualified for university admission have not been placed in any degree programme following the latest KUCCPS placement results. The Ministry of Education has extended the application review period to allow affected candidates to reapply for available courses, while over 200,000 students secured placement in universities, colleges and other tertiary institutions.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KUCCPS released 2026 placement results for 293,869 students across degree, diploma, and certificate programs. Medicine was highly competitive, with only 702 spaces available out of 6,500 applications across public and private universities.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced that 202,133 applicants have been placed in degree programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year out of 270,508 candidates who met the minimum entry grade of C+ and above in the 2025 KCSE examination. Overall, 293,869 students have been placed across universities, technical institutions and colleges in various programmes.
8 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Education Cabinet Secretary announced that the university transfer window for 2025 KUCCPS placements has been extended from two weeks to one month to allow students adequate time to transfer between institutions. A total of 293,869 students have been placed across degree, diploma, and certificate programmes.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Education is onboarding trainers from Technical Vocational and Educational Training Institutions to address a shortage of teachers for technical subjects in Senior Secondary Schools, with consultations ongoing with the Teachers Service Commission.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Women in Technology and Innovation Africa (WITIA) launched a smart library at Mbukoni Comprehensive School in Machakos County to bridge Kenya's digital divide and expand access to quality education in underserved communities. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the partnership complements the Government's commitment to improving learning outcomes through technology.
5 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya will host the World Dental Federation Regional Dental Congress in Mombasa from October 21 to 23, while the country's two public dental schools—University of Nairobi and Moi University—undergo scrutiny over whether their Bachelor of Dental Surgery programmes meet accreditation requirements. The Education Cabinet Secretary directed the Commission for University Education to audit both programmes within 14 days following a legal challenge from the Consumers Federation of Kenya, which argues the programmes lack formal re-accreditation since 2017.
5 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector is emerging as a major route to jobs and entrepreneurship as employers increasingly prioritise practical skills over academic credentials. The country had 3,126 TVET institutions in 2025 with enrolment reaching 825,484 learners, reflecting growing demand across construction, manufacturing, renewable energy, transport and the digital economy.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has warned school principals against prioritizing academic excellence at the expense of learners' talents and holistic development, urging schools to provide equal opportunities for sports, music, drama and other co-curricular activities under the Competency-Based Education system.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto warned students that every choice carries consequences, speaking at a thanksgiving service in Meru County following recent school unrest involving arson and destruction of property. He emphasized that education builds character as much as academic success, and urged learners to resolve differences peacefully rather than through violence.
28 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has called on parents to take a more active role in raising their children and instilling discipline and values, saying schools can only educate learners but cannot replace family responsibility. Speaking at Burieruri High School's 60th anniversary in Meru County, Ruto said recent school unrest should serve as a wake-up call for parents, teachers, and the community to work together in moulding responsible citizens, emphasizing that education must include character formation alongside academic excellence.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Eight students aged 15–18 linked to the May 28 fire at Utumishi Girls' School in Gilgil will be formally charged in court; the dormitory blaze killed 16 students. Investigators believe the fire was deliberately started after mattresses were allegedly set ablaze near an exit, and prosecutors have identified the suspects based on forensic investigations, CCTV footage, and witness accounts.
26 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenyan prosecutors are charging eight students with the murder of 16 schoolmates who died in a suspected arson attack at Utumishi Girls' School on 28 May, after police identified them as persons of interest in the planning and execution of the fire that forced students to flee through a single doorway.
25 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved murder charges against nine students suspected of setting a fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County that killed 16 students and injured 78 others. The DPP expressed concern over rising arson and criminal incidents in educational institutions across the country.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Students from Utumishi Girls Academy hospitalized after a fire incident will resume learning through online classes while recovering. The Ministry of Education has arranged virtual lessons for all students, including Form Four candidates preparing for national examinations, to begin next week.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto reaffirmed the government's commitment to promoting inclusion for persons with disabilities during International Albinism Awareness Day celebrations in Thika, pledging continued investment in education, assistive technologies, and programmes to remove barriers to participation in society. He called on Kenyans to embrace diversity and reject discrimination, saying human worth is not defined by disability or appearance.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KNUT Secretary General Collins Oyuu has defended teachers against criticism over recent school unrest, arguing that parents have largely abdicated their responsibility of guiding children and that the political class has fostered a toxic environment affecting learners. He also highlighted gains from the union's working relationship with government, including recruitment of 100,000 teachers.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is experiencing increased school vandalism and arson attacks, including a fatal fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that killed 16 people, prompting President William Ruto to argue that parents bear primary responsibility for children's conduct rather than government or schools alone.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
A joint memorial service was held at Gilgil Stadium in Nakuru County for 15 schoolgirls who died in a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Senior School two weeks prior. The ceremony, attended by hundreds of mourners including the First Lady and government officials, saw families honour the departed students amid renewed calls for stricter fire safety enforcement in learning institutions.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya observed International Albinism Awareness Day on Saturday during celebrations at Thika School for the Visually Impaired, with speakers noting progress in supporting persons with albinism but identifying gaps, particularly in sunscreen lotion provision. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the government is committed to ensuring children with disabilities have equal opportunities to learn and succeed.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto did not attend a national memorial service in Gilgil, Nakuru County, for 16 students who died in the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire; First Lady Rachel Ruto led the ceremony alongside senior government officials instead, while the President hosted grassroots leaders from Marsabit County at State House.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
A memorial service for 16 Utumishi Girls students who died in a school fire last month was held at Gilgil Stadium, led by First Lady Rachel Ruto and attended by senior government officials and bereaved families. The bodies of 15 victims present at the stadium will be released to families for burial, with one student already buried previously in Kwale County.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced that the school calendar for the second term will remain unchanged, with the mid-term break scheduled for June 24–28. Unrest has been reported in 204 senior schools, while 98% of schools remain stable with normal operations continuing in primary and junior schools.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced that schools will proceed with the second term mid-term break from June 24 to June 28 despite rising student unrest. The Ministry of Education has formed a multi-stakeholder team to address unrest and strengthen safety measures, with Ogamba citing factors including leadership challenges, learner anxiety, poor boarding conditions, and substance abuse as drivers of disturbances.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned that the government will not tolerate unruly behaviour in schools linked to deadly unrests and disruption of learning, though he acknowledged the legitimacy of student grievances. He said the Ministry of Education is engaging stakeholders to find lasting solutions to recurring school unrests.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced the Education Ministry will restructure the school calendar from next year to address learner fatigue blamed for fuelling unrest in boarding schools. The announcement followed confirmation that 16 pupils died in a fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County on May 28, with investigators establishing the blaze was arson.
10 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 →