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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… According to authorities, the suspects cited several grievances, including changes to the school's examination schedule and mandatory contributions toward a cultural event.Following the Utumishi Academy tragedy, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba accused the school of fail …
No early midterm break, says Bitok amid schools' unrestThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterDeputy President Kithure Kindiki with his spouse Joyce Kithure, Speakers from both Houses of Parliament, Moses Wetang’ula and Amason Kingi, Cabinet Secretaries, Kipchumba Murkomen [Interior], Julius Ogamba [Education], Aden Duale [Health], Salim Mvurya …
Wajir lights up for historic 63rd Madaraka Day celebrationsThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterDeputy President Kithure Kindiki with his spouse Joyce Kithure, Speakers from both Houses of Parliament, Moses Wetang’ula and Amason Kingi, Cabinet Secretaries, Kipchumba Murkomen [Interior], Julius Ogamba [Education], Aden Duale [Health], Salim Mvurya …
Wajir lights up for historic 63rd Madaraka Day celebrationsThe Standard
… p of a fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, that claimed 16 learners' lives, with preliminary investigations revealing serious lapses in safety compliance, including overcrowding in the dormitory and a locked exit door.Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba …
Koskei: Schools must enforce order or pay the priceCitizen Digital
… While supporting the ongoing investigations by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Sonko insisted that the school administration must also answer critical questions regarding the safety of the dormitory where the tragedy occurred. “Education CS Julius Ogamba says th …
Sonko visits injured students at KNH, calls for accountability in deadly school fireCapital News
… Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba says preliminary findings exposed serious safety lapses at the Academy in the wake of the deadly dormitory fire. …
Ogamba dissolves Utumishi School Board after probe exposes safety failuresCitizen Digital
Utumishi Girls' board dissolved, three teachers facing disciplinary action after deadly fire By Joseph Muia May 29, 2026 02:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Education CS Julius Ogamba during a past addres …
Utumishi Girls' board dissolved, three teachers facing disciplinary action after deadly fireThe Standard
… ers entrusted with national responsibility. “I want to condemn in the strongest terms possible those going around trying to gain cheap political mileage from this unfortunate incident,” he said.The institution has since been closed following an order by Education CS Julius Ogamba …
Murkomen: Possible negligence caused Utumishi infernoThe Standard
… Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba on Friday, May 29, said the Board was disbanded for failing to comply with the School Safety Manual and basic education regulations. …
Government dissolves Utumishi Girls Board, TSC moves against principalThe Standard
… Following the fire, senior government officials, including Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, DCI Director Mohamed Amin, and Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, visited the scene of the fire.But MPs later dismissed claims that lead …
Orwoba hits out at govt for holding prayer breakfast amid Utumishi Girls tragedyEducation 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 →