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A memorial service is held for Prof George Magoha at the Kenya National Examination Council headquarters, Nairobi. [David Gichuru, Standard]

A requiem was held for Prof George Magoha at the Kenya National Examination Council grounds, Nairobi. The former CS for education died a fortnight ago. Below is the main eulogy:

George Albert Omore Magoha was a legendary academic, surgeon, administrator, educator and public servant. Magoha projected the image of a no-nonsense conservative in public, aided by his height and sturdy body build. His authoritative, booming voice expressed his dislike for lethargy, mediocrity, tribalism and corruption.

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