Residents and businesses across Kumasi are set to temporarily halt economic activities this weekend as the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) rolls out a sweeping, metropolis-wide clean-up exercise aimed at restoring sanitation and environmental order.
In a statement issued on April 9, 2026, the Assembly announced that the exercise will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, targeting all parts of the city, with special emphasis on the Central Business District (CBD). The initiative forms part of broader government efforts to address persistent sanitation challenges and promote a cleaner, healthier urban environment.
According to the release, the exercise will commence at exactly 6:00 a.m. and end at 12:00 noon. Within this six-hour window, all trading and commercial activities across the metropolis are expected to come to a standstill, allowing residents, shop owners, and corporate institutions to actively participate in the clean-up effort.
The directive effectively imposes a temporary shutdown of economic operations, particularly within the bustling CBD, which has long been a focal point of congestion and waste accumulation. Authorities believe that the collective participation of citizens will significantly enhance the impact of the exercise.
In addition to the suspension of business activities, the KMA has placed strict restrictions on vehicular movement within key operational zones. Commercial drivers have been explicitly warned that no vehicles will be allowed to operate along designated routes during the exercise period.
The affected areas include the stretch from Airport Roundabout to Krofom Traffic Light, Airport Roundabout to Manhyia Palace, and from Manhyia Palace to Dr. Mensah. Other restricted corridors include the Aboabo Station Crossroad through Alabar to Apagyafie, as well as the route from Manhyia Palace through X-5 Pub to Krofom Traffic Light. The entire Central Business District will also be subject to the vehicular ban.
Officials emphasize that these measures are necessary to ensure safety and allow for effective sanitation work without disruptions from traffic or commercial activities.
The Assembly has called on all stakeholders—including traders, transport operators, institutions, and residents—to fully comply with the directive and actively participate in the exercise. Authorities expressed confidence that the public will respond positively, noting that maintaining cleanliness is a shared civic responsibility.
Kumasi, often referred to as the Garden City of West Africa, has in recent years faced mounting sanitation concerns, with waste management and urban congestion posing significant challenges. This latest initiative by the KMA is seen as a decisive step toward reclaiming the քաղաքի’s environmental integrity and reinforcing a culture of cleanliness among its inhabitants.
The Public Relations Unit of the Assembly, which issued the statement, urged media houses to support the campaign by raising awareness and encouraging mass participation.
As Saturday approaches, the success of the exercise will largely depend on the level of public cooperation—an effort city authorities hope will mark a turning point in Kumasi’s ongoing sanitation drive.
