Tuju Reveals 10-Year Old Hidden Secret About Magoha
On February 11, former Jubilee Secretary General Raphael Tuju shocked former President Uhuru Kenyatta by revealing a secret that he had kept for over a decade.
Tuju disclosed that he was a cousin to the late former Education Cabinet Secretary George Omore Magoha, which would have caused a conflict of interest if it had been known at the time.
Tuju was a Cabinet Secretary without a portfolio during Uhuru’s presidency and he explained that having cousins serving in the same Cabinet would have been a challenge for the former Head of State.
He also revealed the close family ties between Magoha and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. He explained that Magoha’s first cousin was married to Ida Odinga’s elder brother, which added another layer of complexity to the situation.
In the eulogy book, Tuju described Magoha as his dependable cousin who was always willing to support others. He shared how Magoha paid school fees for many of his cousins who are now successful people in society.
Tuju was grateful to have shared his experiences with Magoha, including being alumni of Starehe Boys Centre and serving in the same Cabinet. He also spoke about how Magoha treated his mother for many years, pro bono.
On his side, Uhuru mourned Magoha as an academic who transformed Kenya’s education system. He praised Magoha for his efforts in fast-tracking the adoption of the Competency-Based Curriculum and for taming cases of exam malpractice in the country.
He attributed the 100% transition policies in levels of education to Magoha’s efforts. Uhuru said that Magoha was a man committed to education and enlightenment, who saw each person as his brother or sister, entitled to equality, regardless of their tribe, colour, region or country.
In conclusion, the revelation made by Tuju was a surprise to many, including former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
It showed the close family ties that exist in Kenyan politics, and how they could cause conflicts of interest in the Cabinet.
Despite these challenges, Magoha’s legacy will always remain, as a man who transformed the education system in Kenya and who was committed to education and enlightenment. His contributions will be remembered for many years to come.
Tuju Reveals 10-Year Old Hidden Secret About Magoha
