Scholars have a lot to learn from George Magoha

The late Prof George Magoha when he laid a foundation stone at Bomu Secondary School when he was Education CS. [Omondi Onyango,Standard]

The late George Omore Magoha was a scholar par excellence, and scaled many heights in the academic agora. Many scholars are known to kowtow to power and easily go on their knees without giving their stand. Most become spineless before power, but Prof Magoha was of a different hue. He could stand to power and convince it on the position he took.

He was happy nurturing young talent. He cherished hard work and could notice one from afar. Once done, Magoha, like a handful professors I know, would go out of his way to lend support to the young talent. He loathed laziness but gave a broad embrace to industrious and committed personalities. Once he trusted somebody, he went out of his way to support and ensure that person felt comfortable in their work.