The Standard Group Plc is a
multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper
print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The
Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key
influence in matters of national and international interest.
Kenya National Examinations Council Chairman George Magoha. (Photo: Jeff Ochieng)
When George Magoha left the University of Nairobi, where he was vice chancellor, he never knew he would be called upon to clear the mess at the Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec).
In March 2016, President Uhuru Kenyatta appointed the professor to head the scandal-riddled agency whose national examination papers were being hawked in the streets long before the real tests were done.
Premium Article
Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.
Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment.
At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate,
factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the
pursuit of credible journalism.