Julius Bitok
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 was in Baringo campaigning for President William Ruto’s re-election bid.
PS Bitok campaigned for Ruto in Baringo as the country mourned Utumishi girls
Kenya· 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
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok hands over examination papers to a school head.
PHOTOS: KPSEA and KJSEA exams start across the countryKenya· 2025-10-27
Julius Bitok unveiled the 2026 term dates for schools in Kenya.
IPOA condemns surge in violence against policeKenya· 2025-10-13
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok unveiled the 2026 term dates for pre-primary, primary, junior, senior, and secondary schools.
Duel emerges for Cameroon presidency as votes countedKenya· 2025-10-13
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok unveiled the 2026 term dates for pre-primary, primary, junior, senior, and secondary schools.
Ministry releases next year's calendar for schools and collegesKenya· 2025-10-13
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok directed all 35,570 public and private primary schools to plant at least 2,000 fruit trees each on Mazingira Day.
Ruto promises billions of seedlings as Kenya marks Mazingira DayKenya· 2025-10-10
Julius Bitok is the Basic Education Principal Secretary who stated that the program aims to promote conservation and improve school nutrition.
Mazingira Day by the numbers: Can Kenya hit 15 billion trees by 2032?Kenya· 2025-10-10
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok urged education stakeholders to work together to ensure credible examinations.
Ministry warns against malpractice as national exams set to begin on October 21Kenya· 2025-10-05
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok noted the importance of collaboration in education.
Ruto calls for education stakeholders collaboration to overcome CBE challengesKenya· 2025-10-05
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok announced that failure by learners to select the schools was a concern to the government.
Kenya's neglect of its children is a bet against the nation's futureKenya· 2025-10-05
