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Bitok under fire as criticism mounts over his leadership and political activities

By Julius Chepkwony | 3mos ago

Former Education PS Julius Bitok when he appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Education at Continental House in Nairobi, on February 24, 2026. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok is finding himself in the middle of a storm as criticism over his leadership grows.

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