Former Education Cabinet Secretary, Professor George Magoha, has joined Maseno University as a Professor of Surgery at the institution’s School of Medicine.
According to the university’s Director of Public Relations, having Professor Magoha at the school is a valuable development.
“He is an asset to us due to his vast experience and strong professional background. Our School of Medicine is relatively new and to get an experienced and strong personality like Magoha is definitely a plus for us,” said Dr McOnyango, the Public Relations director.
During his tenure as Vice-Chancellor at the University of Nairobi, Prof Magoha implemented several reforms aimed at improving the quality of education and research at the institution.
Prof Magoha’s appointment as Cabinet Secretary for Education is seen as a major win for the Kenyan education system, as his extensive experience and expertise in both higher education and medical research will undoubtedly be valuable assets in his new role.
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In Nigeria, he began his career as an intern in Surgery at Lagos University Teaching Hospital and rose to become Senior Resident and Clinical Lecturer in Surgery. He later joined UoN as a Lecturer in Urological Surgery in 1988 and rose through the ranks to become a full Professor of Surgery in 2000.
Maseno’s School of Medicine was established in 2011 and had the graduation of its first cohort in 2019. Three more followed in 2020, 2021 and 2022
Dr McOnyango says the School of Medicine was intended to also handle referral cases that are usually taken to Nairobi or Eldoret.
Prof Stephen Ogendo, the Dean at the School of Medicine, said Prof Magoha’s networks would benefit the institution.
“Apart from his academic standing, his networks will definitely benefit Maseno and enable us to develop ourselves even more,” said Prof Ogendo.