People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has pointed to former Ghanaian President John Agyekum Kufuor’s investment in healthcare, education and child nutrition as a model for Kenya’s development.
Karua made the remarks after visiting Kufuor at his residence in Accra, Ghana, where she reflected on his administration’s legacy and the role of people-centred policies in national development.
In a statement following the visit, Karua praised Kufuor’s record in office, highlighting investments in healthcare, education and school feeding programmes that sought to improve human dignity, expand opportunities and promote national development.
She singled out Ghana’s school feeding programme, noting that it connected children’s nutrition with access to education while also supporting local agriculture.
“President Kufuor’s record is a reminder that investing in people is among the most enduring gifts a leader can leave a nation,” Karua said.
The former presidential candidate said she wants a similar future for Kenya, where access to opportunities is not determined by a person’s place of birth and every child can pursue their ambitions regardless of their circumstances.
“It is this kind of future I want for Kenya, one where opportunity is not determined by where you are born, where dignity is not a privilege, and where every child can dare to dream beyond their circumstances,” she stated.
Karua’s remarks place emphasis on social investment as a foundation for inclusive development, with healthcare, education and nutrition identified as key areas for improving the lives of ordinary citizens.
Her visit to the former Ghanaian president also provided an opportunity to reflect on the long-term impact of leadership decisions that prioritise human welfare and create opportunities for future generations.
The statement comes as Kenya continues to grapple with questions surrounding access to quality healthcare, education and economic opportunities, issues that remain central to debates on the country’s development priorities.
