I Did Not Ask Young Chap to Carry Umbrella for Me — CS Machogu Clarifies

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Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has come out to clarify a photo of a pupil holding an umbrella for him as he gives a public address.

The CS has said that the action was purely voluntary and even took him by surprise.

“Nobody requested the learner to hold up an umbrella for me,” said Machogu smarting from the negative publicity and the slavery implications shared on social media.

“I went somewhere and the learner wanted to get the attention of the CS. The learner wanted school fees and uniform and even shoes,” he said.

“That small guy insisted on standing beside me with an umbrella. He comes from a background that you and I don’t.”

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The CS was saddened that Kenyans on social media were making a mountain out of the chance encounter.

The Education Minister added that he engaged in consultations with the young boy afterwards and assisted him based on his request. He further noted that in his docket as the CS Education he frequently encounters needy children who wish to be close to him to express their concerns.

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