Leaders gathered at the home of Former Education Cabinet Secretary George Omore Magoha on Saturday, February 11, to pay their last respects.
President Uhuru Kenyatta was warmly embraced by the mourners minutes after he was received by ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo and his education counterpart, Ezekiel Machogu.
Other leaders present are the University of Nairobi Vice-Chancellor Professor Stephen Kiama Gitahi and former Kakamega County Governor Wycliffe Oparanya.
As previously ordered by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the National Police Service officers took charge of the burial activities.
The former Cabinet Secretary’s body was transported in a military chopper from Nairobi to Siaya County, where officers and soldiers received it on the ground.
11:40: Raila Odinga warmly welcomed at the burial of Professor George Magoha at Umiru village in Siaya County. Raila performed a Luo traditional cultural chant locally known as ‘Siguweya’ while shouting ‘jowi-jowi’.
11:35: Former Defence Cabinet Secretary and the party leader Democratic Action Party – Kenya (DAP-K) Eugine Walamwa arrives at the burial of Professor Magoha.
11:30: Mourners recognized the arrival of Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino at the burial of Professor Goerge Magoho.
11:07: Former CS, Raphael Tuju, and Jubilee secretary general, Jeremiah Kioni greet and also receive Uhuru.
