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| Dr Ekrah Ndungu from Kenya 🇰🇪 after the panel discussions sharing a light moment with world war II veteran Joseph Hammod who just turned 100 years old |
By John Kariuki
At the prestigious Accelerating Africa Conference held at the University of Ghana under the auspices of Her Excellency June Nyakhan, Dr. Ekrah Ndung’u, National Chairperson of the Kenya National Association of Private Colleges (KENAPCO), emerged as a formidable architect of Africa’s educational renaissance and continental advancement.
Dr. Ekrah’s erudition and visionary leadership have long been instrumental in shaping the educational landscape across Kenya and the wider continent. Her unwavering commitment to empowering youth through transformative learning platforms situates her at the vanguard of Africa’s socio-economic evolution.
A defining moment during the conference came when Dr. Ekrah encountered a centenarian World War Two veteran whose century-spanning life embodies the resilience and fortitude of African history. The veteran’s impassioned recollections of working alongside iconic Pan-Africanist Dr. Kwame Nkrumah in Ghana’s nation-building underscored the enduring legacy upon which contemporary African leadership must build.
In a heartfelt tribute to Dr. Ekrah’s oratorical prowess and inspirational presence, the veteran remarked, “I’ve listened to you speaking — you’re beautiful and one of a kind.” Such praise, coming from a witness to ten decades of global and continental transformation, serves as a powerful testament to Dr. Ekrah’s influence and gravitas.
Dr. Nkrumah’s immortal counsel, “No looking east or west, only look forward,” reverberated throughout the discourse, encapsulating the forward-looking ethos that Dr. Ndung’u embodies in her stewardship of KENAPCO and beyond.
This profound interaction between past and present epitomizes the continuum between Africa’s illustrious history and its promising future — a future Dr. Ekrah Ndung’u diligently architects through education, leadership, and unyielding dedication to progress.
Her indelible contributions not only elevate Kenya’s educational standards but also galvanize a generation of African youth to embrace innovation, unity, and self-determination.
As the continent navigates a complex terrain of challenges and opportunities, leaders of Dr. Ekrah’s caliber remain indispensable pillars upon which Africa’s renaissance is anchored.
The Accelerating Africa Conference, through the luminous example of Dr. Ekrah Ndung’u, reaffirmed the imperative for visionary leadership, collaborative synergy, and an unrelenting commitment to the continent’s ascendant trajectory.
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