Magoha takes a swipe at scholars, researchers over inaction on virus

Ambassador to Kenya Kyle McCarter hands over a gift to Kilifi Deputy Governor Gideon Saburi (right) as Governor Amason Kingi looks on November 09, 2020. The leaders discussed matters of mutual interest including health, trade, agriculture and education. [Nehemiah Okwembah, Standard].

Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha has faulted university professors and scholars for doing little on research and innovation in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Prof Magoha expressed disappointment at the little involvement of local scholars in finding basic solutions to the coronavirus challenges.