{"id":140363,"date":"2024-01-18T05:13:54","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T05:13:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/18\/cs-machogu-clarifies-photo-of-boy-holding-umbrella-following-public-uproar\/"},"modified":"2024-01-18T05:13:54","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T05:13:54","slug":"cs-machogu-clarifies-photo-of-boy-holding-umbrella-following-public-uproar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/18\/cs-machogu-clarifies-photo-of-boy-holding-umbrella-following-public-uproar\/","title":{"rendered":"CS Machogu Clarifies PHOTO of Boy Holding Umbrella Following Public Uproar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-286902\" alt=\"\" width=\"852\" height=\"508\"  data-lazy- src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/machogu.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-286902\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/machogu.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"852\" height=\"508\"  \/>Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has addressed the social media uproar that ensued when a young learner held an umbrella for him during a public event.<\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, Machogu graced the Murang\u2019a Child Bursaries awarding ceremony at Mumbi Stadium. While addressing the audience in Murang\u2019a, a young learner approached the CS and held an umbrella for him.<\/p>\n<p>A picture of the incident went viral on social media, sparking criticism from some Kenyans.<\/p>\n<p>One critic, aspiring politician Alinur Mohamed, wrote: <em>\u201cWhy would Education CS Prof Ezekiel Machogu instruct a child to hold an umbrella for him, and it\u2019s not raining, and there is no sun? This is wrong.\u201d<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-305859\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\"  data-lazy- src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/machogu-1.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-305859\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/machogu-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\"  \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The CS clarified that the learner volunteered, and he did not request the learner to hold an umbrella for him. CS Machogu said the boy wanted to get close to him, seeking an audience with him for assistance.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI went somewhere and the learner wanted to get the attention of the CS. The learner wanted school fees and uniform and even shoes,\u201d<\/em> he said.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThat small guy insisted on standing beside me with an umbrella. He comes from a background that you and I don\u2019t.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>CS Machogu clarified that the media and Kenyans on social media misunderstood the situation.<\/p>\n<p>The Education Minister added that he engaged in a consultation with the young boy and assisted him based on his request. He further noted that he frequently encounters needy children who wish to be close to him to express their concerns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has addressed the social media uproar that ensued when a young learner held an umbrella for him during a public event. On Tuesday, Machogu graced the Murang\u2019a Child Bursaries awarding ceremony at Mumbi Stadium. 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