Kenyan doctors mourn former Education CS Prof. George Magoha

KMPDU officials Dr. Abi Mwachi (Chairman), Dr. Davji Atellah (Secretary General), and Dr. Mercy Bwire (Treasurer) with former Education CS Prof. George Magoha during a past meeting. PHOTO | COURTESY
Kenyan doctors have mourned the late former
Education Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha as a "true visionary"
whose achievements in the education and health sectors will have a lasting
impact.
Prof. Magoha passed away on Tuesday at the Nairobi Hospital where he
had been rushed after collapsing at his Nairobi home.
The medics, through their Kenya Medical
Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists' Union (KMPDU), said Prof. Magoha's
dedication and passion will be missed by the entire medical profession.
KMDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah, in
a statement to newsroom, credited the late no-nonsensical career surgeon with
promoting unity in the sector and being at the frontline in ensuring university
dons were promptly paid their allowances.
"We are deeply saddened by the loss of
former Education CS Professor George Magoha, a true visionary leader in the
education and health sectors. His dedication, passion, and contributions have
had a lasting impact and will be deeply missed by his family, relatives, former
students colleagues, and Kenyans," wrote Dr. Atellah.
"He upheld the medical profession and ensured
there was harmony in the sector, including helping resolve payment of
allowances for university dons. The medical profession has lost a great
surgeon."
The KMPDU boss remembered Prof. Magoha for
his efforts in instilling discipline in whatever capacity he served in.
Dr. Atellah commended the former CS for
establishing proper structures during his time as Vice Chancellor at the
University of Nairobi, as well as at the Ministry of Education.
"He reformed institutions, established
discipline, built infrastructure; from College of Health Sciences to Main
campus to Medical Council, and to education ministry. He instilled discipline
in conduct of examinations," he stated.
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the
family and loved ones during this difficult time. We will always remember Prof.
George Magoha for his legacy. May his soul rest in peace."
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