Eyebrows raised over Luo factor at the Ministry of Education. – Weekly Citizen

Prof. Magoha

Concern has been raised over tribalism at the Ministry of Education following the nomination of Prof. George Magoha as the new cabinet secretary in the Ministry.

Magoha who is a Luo from Gem in Siaya county if approved at the vetting will join Prof. Colleta Suda  also from Siaya though married in Homabay to Justice Jackton Ojwang of the Supreme Court.

Politicians and Vice chancellors who are not happy with President Uhuru’s move to elevate Magoha to the lucrative post are said to be banking on the tribalism factor to block him during the vetting.

In fact, Luos from other parts have also questioned the fact that the ministry is jammed with individuals from Siaya yet there are plenty of Professors from other parts of the Nyanza region.

Understandable NASA leader Raila Odinga was instrumental in the decision that led to the nomination of Prof. Magoha as the next education CS to replace Amina Muhammad who was moved to the Sports docket.

Another Luo man said to be at a central position in the Ministry is a one Mr. Okwanyo