Nomination of Prof George Magoha as Education Cabinet Secretary has received a major boost after Chief Justice David Maraga declared him 'most suitable' to take over from Amina Mohammed.
Despite getting the node from President Uhuru Kenyatta, Magoha, who currently chairs Kenya National Examination Council, will have to be vetted by Education Committee in parliament before being subjected to MPs for final decision.
But the President of the Supreme Court now says the exercise should be aborted given that the don's academic and transformative record is in public domain.
“Upon appointment of Prof Magoha, the only hurdle remaining before he occupies the coveted seat is vetting by parliament’s education committee. Many Kenyans are of the opinion that Prof Magoha doesn't need Parliament to be cleared. I also support that,” said Mr Maraga.
He added: “God needs the Magohas from bright students like you who are members of SDA. Prof Magoha has gone through many challenges and today he is one of the most learned man in Kenya and his 91 page CV is a testimony of what kind of person he is."
The CJ, who delivered a sermon at Egerton University on Saturday, added that the former UoN Vice-Chancellor is worth to be emulated in all aspects, citing his 91-page CV.
"Even God in heaven want more Magohas from you members of SDA. You may not become the next Cabinet Secretary for Education but you can become a Magoha in another capacity if you follow Christian values of humility and don't allow yourself to be ruined by drugs because it doesn't make sense to use such substance.”
Prof Magoha, who hails from Kisumu County, will replace Amina Mohammed, who moves to sports and gender docket.