County Director of Education captured in a viral video being insulted by Education CS George Magoha has broken his silence over the incident.
The Uasin Gishu Director of Communication Gitonga Mbaka who had a run-in with Magoha last week told Nation that he had forgiven the CS.
Mbaka who is set to retire in March 2021 stated that his greatest wish was to retire and go home in peace.
“I have forgiven the CS, and I am focused on serving the country as I prepare for my retirement in March 2021 after over 35 years of service in the Education Sector,” stated Mbaka.
Magoha faulted Mbaka on Friday, November 6, over the poor state of Langas Primary School during his tour of the region.
In the video that attracted widespread outrage, Magoha was captured reprimanding the grey-haired senior citizen before dismissing him.
Speaking about the clip, Mbaka noted that Magoha was satisfied by the school’s preparations to fight Covid-19, but his mood changed abruptly when the media showed up.
He is said to have started insulting Mbaka despite his (the county director’s) efforts to explain to the CS why some sections of the schools were untidy.
“I and the officials had taken the CS around the classrooms at Langas Primary School, and he was satisfied that there were enough desks, thermo guns and even water points for washing hands.
There was, however, change after he saw the media, and turned the focus on me asking why the school was untidy,” stated Mbaka.
“Efforts to explain to him that the construction activities were going on at the institution bore no fruit,” he added.
Addressing the clip, the CS vowed to continue dispensing his mandate even though the Public Service Commission (PSC) stripped the Human Resource powers from his job description.
“Unless otherwise directed by my appointing authority, I shall continue to perform all my duties and responsibilities with zeal and commitment and ensure that all officers in the Ministry of Education perform their duties for the benefit of the Kenyan child, parents and all education stakeholders,” Magoha stated in a statement sent to newsrooms on Saturday, November 14.
Magoha is one of such old abrasive and arrogant Luos of yesteryears who have spoilt the good image of our community; to say sorry for the bad behavior is not asking too much from him, but his pride cannot allow him to do so. He has children and grandchildren, they will one day pay for what he’s doing to others today. Power has gotten deep into his head. He is law himself!
I wish Kenya would have more Magoha type of leaders. People who do their work thoroughly. I don’t see how luo comes in this issue. It’s a well known fact that most people become deadwood when they are about to retire. They sit in their offices waiting for retirement date!Surely life must continue whether you are retiring or not. Congratulations our hardworking CS.Hon.Charles Njonjo used to refer to the MOE as corridor of confusion. So Hon Magoha continue with your excellent work. Most Kenyans are behind you.
So so sad to read through a congratulatory remark to The C. S just because he demeaned an officer under rank. That’s uncouth!! So humiliating! He might be power-overfed but respect to every individual is paramount.
When I try to gate right Mr. Mbaka, he’s not forgiven Magoha and with that bitter heart to a man who’s pride and Ego, who’ll never apologize, things won’t ogre well in his lineage. It’s just a matter of time….
Never will I support such a demeaning habit from the seniors or the leaders. God kindly unleash your immediate judgment and appropriate wrath.
Those officers and teachers are also parents and they would like to give me a good service even without threats and intimidation. Teachers and officers are doing a very good job and even the students and parents the C’s pupports to be demanding good service for are aware. The education sector went to the dogs when the govnt started appointing non education professionals to the sector. Kill education sector. Kill the future of Nation. The Kenyan Govnt has continued to do this for almost a decade now. Very unfortunate!
What can children learn from leaders like Magoha
Just wondering – Dr Mbaka hasn’t reached retirement age yet? Or the fluffy white hair is hereditary?
He cs magoha just made a mistake like any body else would have. Let’s be human enough and forgive him. We also make the same mistakes in one way or another. Learn to forgive so as to receive forgiveness