Sad News: CS Magoha is dead

Immediate former Education CS George Magoha is dead.

Professor Magoha passed on at Nairobi hospital on Tuesday January 24, 2023 aged 71 years.

Prof Magoha who is an alumnus of DR Livingstone Primary School and Starehe Boys Centre and School graduated from Strathmore College and the University of Lagos, Nigeria with a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine.

Prof. Magoha served as Vice-Chancellor at the University of Nairobi and chairperson of Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) before joining the Cabinet.

Former CS Prof Magoha has passed on at Nairobi Hospital following cardiac arrest.

The CS Prof George Magoha has passed on, two days after burying his brother and a year later after burying his sibling.

The brother’s burial was set for this Saturday.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

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Former Education Cabinet Secretary the late Professor George Magoha.

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Nairobi Hospital CEO James Nyamongi, in a subsequent statement to newsrooms, said: “Professor Magoha collapsed at home and was rushed to the Nairobi Hosiptal A&E. Efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccesful.”

DEMISE OF PROF.GEORGE MAGOHA,EBS,OGW.

It is with great regret that we announce the sudden and untimely demise of Prof. George Magoha, EBS, OGW this evening at The Nairobi Hospital.

Professor Magoha collapsed at home and was rushed to the Nairobi Hospital A&E.

Efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.

Kindly join me in condoling with his family and colleagues.

James Nyamongo, MBS (Nairobi Hospital)
Healthcare with a difference!

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The body of the deceased has since been transferred to the Lee Funeral Home.

Messages of condolences.

Hon. Raila Odinga

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Prof. George Magoha, a transformational leader, illustrious scholar, dedicated public servant, and distinguished medical doctor who left an indelible mark on our country’s education system.

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Hon Millicent Omanga

Prof George Magoha gone too soon

My thoughts and prayers go to Dr Barbra Magoha and son Michael Magoha. May the good Lord give them strength during this Sorrowful time… RIP Prof.

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Eliud Owalo

I have learned with shock and disbelief of the passing on of Prof. George Magoha, a short while ago. He’ll be remembered as a focused professional in his field, and a candid stickler for discipline and efficiency in institutional leadership and management. He’ll be sadly missed.

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Pauline Njoroge, HSC

Kenya has lost a great man, an astute public servant who has given so much of his life to the children of this country; a sterling legacy in the education sector; diligent and faithful to the very end. It is a sad evening for the countryRest In Peace Prof. George Magoha.

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