The funeral for Prof. George Magoha, a deceased former cabinet secretary for education, was missed by President William Ruto.

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga were among the dignitaries present for the burial in Siaya County. Still, the head of state, which people were expecting to attend the event, did not show up.

Eliud Owalo, the ICT Cabinet Secretary, will read the message from President Ruto.

The President will conclude the National Executive and County Governments' retreat in Naivasha.

Numerous mourners attending the funeral service at the Odera Akang'o campus greeted the former President with raucous applause.

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The funeral service for the late Education CS George Magoha has a large crowd of mourners at the Maseno University, Odera Akang'o Campus in Yala town.

The body was brought in on Saturday just after 10 a.m. after spending the night at Magoha's house in Umiru.

Magoha's former chief of staff, retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, has arrived in Siaya for the funeral.

Numerous mourners attending the funeral service at the Odera Akang'o campus greeted the former President with raucous applause.

The body was brought in on Saturday just after 10 a.m. after spending the night at Magoha's house in Umira.

Then, from midday, family tributes are anticipated to commence, starting with his brother John Obare, his son Michael Magoha, and his widow Barbara Magoha.


The service will begin with tributes.

They will include representatives from Maseno University, academics, the Siaya County Government, doctors and surgeons, former coworkers, Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo, and a government official.