Education Educationist and the outgoing Kenya National Examinations Council chairman George Magoha is the new Education cabinet secretary. The Parliamentary Committee on Appointments on Tuesday, March 19, gave nod to Magoha’s nomination following rigorous vetting which saw him defend his suitability for the demanding job on Friday, March 15.
National Assembly Minority Leader John Mbadi has submitted House committee vetting report to be considered for recommendations by the House on Wednesday, March 20.
While appearing before the committe, Magoha told members he was the right man to take over from his predecessor Amina Mohamed adding his midas touch could turn anything into gold.
The former University of Nairobi vice chancellor refuted claims he is a control freak whose leadership is often described as iron-fist by his juniors. “Be reminded that I am a top grade professor and a surgeon. As a surgeon I am trained to identify the problem and deal with it.
If this could pass as mechanical leadership then so be it. You only solve a problem that you know. You consult to learn what you don’t know,” he said. In the mini cabinet reshuffle on March 2, President Uhuru Kenyatta moved Amina to Sports ministry.