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New Basic Education PS takes over as sector faces critical transition

Education CS Julius Ogamba with Professor Julius Kibet Bitok, the new PS Basic Education at the Ministry's office in Nairobi on March 26, 2025. [Mike Kihaki, Standard]

Professor Julius Kibet Bitok has officially taken over as the new Principal Secretary for Basic Education.

Prof. Bitok takes over from outgoing PS Dr. Belio Kipsang, who has been reassigned to the State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services at a time when the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) is entering a crucial transition phase.

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