In physical stature, academic achievements and leadership acumen, Prof.
George Magoha is a towering figure that continues to bestride the
medical profession and corporate leadership like a colossus. As is
evident in this memoir, he has led many institutions, and risen through
the ranks purely on meritocracy. He was the first competitively
recruited Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, which he
transformed into its current world class excellence status. His
transformative leadership style saw him steer the University during one
of its most challenging periods, surmounting the perennial impediments
hitherto associated with the institution - financial constraints; staff
apathy; students' unrests - among other challenges.Prof. Magoha is
Professor of Urological and Transplant Surgery. Born in Gem, Kenya, he
received his medical training at the College of Medicine of University
of Lagos, Nigeria; Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria; Royal
College of Surgeons, Ireland; and the Royal Postgraduate Medical School
Hammersmith Hospital, London.Currently, he is the Chairman of the Kenya
National Examinations Council (KNEC) where he has introduced
transformative measures that have seen the Council regain its integrity.
He has also been Chairman of the Kenya Medical Practitioners and
Dentists Board (KMPDB) since 2009. In addition, Prof. Magoha represents
Africa in the Global Council of Confucius Institute, Beijing China; he
is Chairman of African Network for Scientific and Technological
Institutions (ANSTI) Governing Board; has served as President of the
Association of African Universities (AAU); and has been President of the
Association of Medical Councils of Africa (AMCOA) from 2013 to date.
Prof. Magoha is a recipient of many local and international awards and
honours, including State recognition with: Member of the Burning Spear
(MBS) and Elder of the Burning Spear (EBS).
