[PHOTOS]: Prominent people attending Magoha's requiem mass

The former Education Cabinet Secretary is remembered as a brazen gentle giant

In Summary
  • Among the notable leaders present included Raphael Tuju, Education PS Belio Kipsang, former CSs Raychelle Omamo(Foreign Affairs), Farida Karoney (Lands) and Amina Mohamed (Sports).
  • Others were current CSs Njunguna Ndungu (Finance), Ezekiel Machogu (Education), and Eliud Owalo(ICT).
Former Sports CS Amina Mohammed signs condolence book at the Consolata Shrine during Magoha's requiem mass on February 9, 2023.
Former Sports CS Amina Mohammed signs condolence book at the Consolata Shrine during Magoha's requiem mass on February 9, 2023.
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A notably solemn mood was observed during former Education CS George Magoha's requiem mass at the Consolata Shrine in Westlands, Nairobi, on Thursday.

Among the notable leaders present included Raphael Tuju, Education PS Belio Kipsang, former CSs Raychelle Omamo(Foreign Affairs), Farida Karoney (Lands) and Amina Mohamed (Sports).

Politician Raphael Tuju at the Consolata Shrine during Magoha's requiem mass on February 9, 2023.
Politician Raphael Tuju at the Consolata Shrine during Magoha's requiem mass on February 9, 2023.
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Others were current CSs Njunguna Ndungu (Finance), Ezekiel Machogu (Education), and Eliud Owalo(ICT).

Tuju revealed that former Education CS George Magohais his cousin.

Kenya National Examination Council chief executive officer Dr David Njege at the Consolata Shrine during Magoha's requiem mass on February 9, 2023.
Kenya National Examination Council chief executive officer Dr David Njege at the Consolata Shrine during Magoha's requiem mass on February 9, 2023.
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He made the revelation during Magoha's funeral service.

"I served with Magoha in one cabinet but my relationship with him was different. It goes down to 83 years ago," Tuju said.

Lawyers Danstan Omari signs condolence book at the Consolata Shrine during Magoha's requiem mass on February 9, 2023.
Lawyers Danstan Omari signs condolence book at the Consolata Shrine during Magoha's requiem mass on February 9, 2023.
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Magoha is remembered as a brazen gentle giant who was a legendary academic, surgeon, administrator, educator and public servant.

He died on Tuesday, January 24 at the Nairobi Hospital surrounded by his family and loved ones following a cardiac arrest.

Politician Peter Kenneth at the Consolata Shrine during Magoha's requiem mass on February 9, 2023.
Politician Peter Kenneth at the Consolata Shrine during Magoha's requiem mass on February 9, 2023.
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Professor Walter Mwanda at the Consolata Shrine during Magoha's requiem mass on February 9, 2023.
Professor Walter Mwanda at the Consolata Shrine during Magoha's requiem mass on February 9, 2023.
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Archbishop Philip Anyolo with Consolata Father incharge Jackson Murugaru leading the requiem mass of the former Education CS Prof George Magoha at Consolata Shrine in Nairobi, on February 9, 2023.
Archbishop Philip Anyolo with Consolata Father incharge Jackson Murugaru leading the requiem mass of the former Education CS Prof George Magoha at Consolata Shrine in Nairobi, on February 9, 2023.
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