Julius Bitok
KenyapoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Education PS Julius Bitok gained attention for visiting MP Abraham Kirwa in the United States, expressing his well-wishes for Kirwa's recovery amidst concerns over the MP's prolonged absence from his constituents.
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Julius Bitok announced that the Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi will start operations in September this year.
Excitement as government announces opening of new tourism college at the CoastKenya· 2026-08-04
Other leaders present during the church service are PS Julius Bitok.
Ruto defends Vision 2060, calls for national unity in shaping Kenya's futureKenya· 2026-08-02
Other leaders present during the church service are Julius Bitok.
Mandago warns Gachagua against inciting Rift Valley ahead of Nakuru tourKenya· 2026-08-02
Julius Bitok is the Tourism Principal Secretary who confirmed the opening of Ronald Ngala Utalii College.
Ronald Ngala Utalii College to open on September 1Kenya· 2026-07-23
Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has dismissed calls urging foreign tourists and investors to avoid Kenya.
'Don't sabotage tourism,' Bitok cautions leadersKenya· 2026-07-21
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok briefed President William Ruto on the impasse regarding the payments.
KNEC clears examiners' pay after strikes, boycott threatsKenya· 2026-07-09
Julius Bitok, the Tourism Principal Secretary, lauded private sector involvement in the hospitality sector.
Brookside revs up partnership with hoteliers to expand niche marketKenya· 2026-06-27
Tourism PS Julius Bitok mentioned that the Kenya Kwanza will review restrictions on airlines to attract more foreign tourists.
Aviation policies limit Kenya tourism numbersKenya· 2026-06-26
Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has unveiled measures to reverse the sluggish growth in the sector and attract more visitors.
PS Bitok unveils raft of measures to boost tourist numbers, revenueKenya· 2026-06-23
Julius Bitok was in Baringo campaigning for President William Ruto’s re-election bid.
PS Bitok campaigned for Ruto in Baringo as the country mourned Utumishi girlsKenya· 2026-05-29
PS Julius Bitok arrived at the school following the deadly midnight fire.
What we know about Utumishi Girls dorm fireKenya· 2026-05-28
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok attributed the latest unrest to weak communication between students and school management.
Students protest over poor diet, punishment and pressure in growing wave of school unrestKenya· 2026-05-27
Julius Bitok was among the leaders who mourned the late MP Johana Ng'eno.
MPs unite in grief at late MP Johana Ng'eno's homeKenya· 2026-03-02
Julius Bitok, the Basic Education Principal Secretary, has stated that the ministry needs an additional Sh111 billion to optimally fund basic education.
We need Sh111 billion more, Education PS Bitok tells SenateKenya· 2026-02-27Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has found himself under intense scrutiny.
This man Bitok: Why the PS is always on receiving endKenya· 2026-02-26Julius Bitok is the Basic Education Principal Secretary who discussed the ministry's inability to pay teachers due to funding issues.
Teachers go unpaid as ministry admits Sh400m sports fund holeKenya· 2026-02-24
Julius Bitok is mentioned as an absentee PS on MPs' radar over the education crisis.
'Absentee' PS Julius Bitok on MPs' radar over education crisisKenya· 2026-02-21Education Principal Secretary Prof Julius Bitok announced that 90 percent of Grade 10 textbooks have been distributed to schools across the country.
90pc of Grade 10 textbooks distributed, PS Bitok saysKenya· 2026-02-14
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has directed all regional and county directors to enforce laws governing the supply and purchase of school uniforms.
Bitok moves to rein in school fees and uniform salesKenya· 2026-02-04Julius Bitok, the Principal Secretary, was described as 'the most clueless PS' by the Leader of Majority.
Legislators should 'bark' outside Parliament and while inside as wellKenya· 2026-02-03
Wamboka took issue with Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok, blaming him over poor leadership and policy inconsistencies amid the ongoing challenges in the education sector.
Stakeholders demand immediate release of full school fundsKenya· 2026-02-02
Wamboka accused PS Bitok of presiding over failures that have stalled reforms and strained school operations nationwide.
Bumula MP Wamboka calls for removal of PS Bitok over education sector woesKenya· 2026-02-01
Julius Bitok was accused of incompetence by the legislators.
Why 'clueless' education bosses are on receiving endKenya· 2026-01-29Julius Bitok was accused of incompetence by the legislators.
Clueless: Where is 97pc transition? Education bosses on receiving endKenya· 2026-01-29Education Principal Secretary Bitok described KEMIS as a one-stop platform for education management.
Tech firm sues Education Ministry over alleged software copyright breachKenya· 2026-01-13
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok defended the placement outcomes, saying the government adopted the County Revenue Allocation (CRA) formula to ensure equity across the country.
State opens transfer window to ease Senior School placement anxietyKenya· 2025-12-22
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said learners can adjust their school preferences through Grade 9 institutions or county education offices during the review period.
Ministry opens window to review Grade 9 placements after public outcryKenya· 2025-12-21Principal Secretary Julius Bitok expressed optimism about the 2025 KJSEA transition to senior school.
How 2025 KJSEA candidates can check resultsKenya· 2025-12-12
Julius Bitok is the Basic Education Principal Secretary (PS) who announced the reporting date for the 2025 KJSEA.
Why police were not deployed during 2025 KJSEA examsKenya· 2025-12-11
Julius Bitok said that the government has mobilized all resources necessary to ensure that affected candidates can continue their examinations without interruption.
Elgeyo Marakwet mudslides death toll hits 30Kenya· 2025-11-03