BREAKING NEWS: Former Education Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha has died, family confirms

It is with great sadness that the family of former Kenyan Education Cabinet Secretary, Professor George Magoha, has confirmed his passing. Professor Magoha was a respected and accomplished academic, administrator, and public servant who dedicated his life to the education and betterment of the people of Kenya.

Professor Magoha served as the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Education from 2018 to 2021, where he oversaw the implementation of policies and programs aimed at improving the quality of education in Kenya. He also served as the Chairman of the Kenya National Examinations Council, where he was credited with improving the integrity and reliability of national examinations.

Before his tenure as Cabinet Secretary, Professor Magoha served as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, the largest and oldest public university in Kenya, where he was credited with implementing policies that improved the university's academic and research programs.

Professor Magoha's contributions to education in Kenya were widely recognized and he was awarded with various awards and accolades, including the Presidential Order of Service (Chief of the Burning Spear) in 2020, in recognition of his distinguished service to the nation.

His passing is a huge loss to the education sector in Kenya and his contributions to the sector will be remembered and cherished. Professor Magoha's family has requested privacy during this difficult time, and has announced that funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.

Professor Magoha will be remembered for his dedication, commitment, and passion for education. His contributions to the education sector in Kenya will continue to impact generations to come. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, and his legacy will live on through the many lives he touched and improved through his work in education