Amb. Prof. Julius Bitok

Amb. Prof. Julius Kibet Bitok the Permanent Secretary for Basic Education is a distinguished diplomat, educationist, and philanthropist from Kenya. Born in Nandi County, he began his education at Kaptuktuk Primary School, Arnesens Boys’ High School, and Chebisaas Secondary School. He earned a diploma from Kenya Science Teachers College and later graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and an MBA in Business Administration from the University of Nairobi. Bitok completed a PhD in Business Management at Oklahoma State University, focusing on finance, trade, and public policy. He has held various positions in the Kenyan government, including Ambassador to Pakistan, Principal Secretary for Immigration and Citizen Services. His foundation, the Ambassador Bitok Foundation, supports education for needy students and sponsors orphaned disabled children