The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has petitioned the Public Service Commission (PSC) seeking the removal from office of Julius Bitok, the Principal Secretary in the State Department for Basic Education. In a letter dated June 2, 2026, COFEK called for action to be taken against the senior government official, citing constitutional principles of transparency,
The Ministry of Education has ordered a fresh inspections in all boarding schools across the country to ensure compliance with safety standards and protect learners. Speaking during Elimu Mashinani in Wajir, Principal Secretary Julius Bitok stated that education officers have been directed to conduct thorough inspections in all boarding institutions over the next 10 days
The Ministry of Education has clarified how it disburses Free Primary Education (FPE) funds across public primary schools. The clarification comes through an official circular issued on April 23, 2026. First, the Ministry restated that capitation for primary schools is capped at KSh 1,400 per learner annually. It also explained that the National Treasury releases