209 The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has officially announced a change in the date for the upcoming National Sanitation Day exercise within the metropolis. In a press release issued by its Public Relations Unit, the Assembly stated that Saturday, February 28, 2026, has been designated for the sanitation exercise instead of the earlier scheduled date […]
Sanitation
Oforikrom MCE Drives Cleanliness with New Tricycles and Waste Bins
403 In a major boost to local sanitation and municipal efficiency, Hon. Answel Sadat, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Oforikrom, has spearheaded the distribution of tricycles and waste containers to all four zonal councils within the municipality. The initiative, aimed at enhancing waste collection and environmental cleanliness, underscores the administration’s commitment to sustainable urban […]
NAIMOS Raids Galamsey Sites in Western Region as Questions Mount Over “Regularization” by District Assemblies
203 A renewed nationwide crackdown on illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has once again brought Ghana’s fight against environmental destruction into sharp focus, following major operations by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) in parts of the Western Region. On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, operatives of NAIMOS extended their ongoing enforcement campaign to […]
Hamdiya Mohammed Of Suntreso Hospital Urges Mass Participation in National Clean-Up Exercises
190 A Public Health worker at the South Suntreso Government Hospital in the Ashanti Region, Mohammed Hamdiya, has made a passionate appeal to Ghanaians to actively participate in national sanitation day activities and community clean-up exercises to help promote a healthier and disease-free environment. According to her, sanitation is not only the responsibility of government […]
Ashanti Region Records 125 Fire Outbreaks in 28 Days — Regional Minister Calls for Urgent Collective Action
231 The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council has expressed deep concern over the sharp rise in fire outbreaks across the region, with a total of 125 fire incidents recorded between January 1 and January 28, 2026, according to reports from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). In an official statement issued by the Ashanti Regional Minister, […]
NAIMOS Dismantles Massive Galamsey Network on River Pra in Eastern Region
322 The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has uncovered and dismantled a sprawling and deeply entrenched network of illegal mining activities operating on the Pra River in the Eastern Region, dealing a major blow to galamsey operations that have long polluted one of Ghana’s most vital water bodies. In a daring, intelligence-led operation conducted […]
WILD FIRE DESTROYS SCHOOL FEEDING FACILITY
292 The Pre School department of the Ninting R/C Primary School in the Mampong Municipality of Ashanti has been closed down temporarily following a fire outbreak that has completely razed down the School Feeding structure. The decision to close down the Pre-School department is part of precautionary measures taken by the authorities of the school […]
Kumasi Shuts Down for Sanitation Drive on February 7
235 The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has announced a massive metro-wide clean-up exercise scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to improve environmental sanitation and promote public health within the Kumasi Metropolis. In a statement issued by the Public Relations Unit of the Assembly, the KMA urged residents, […]
Asante Akim North Municipal Calls for Collective Civic Action on January 21
290 In a decisive move to strengthen environmental sanitation and promote community well-being, the Asante Akim North Municipal Assembly has announced a large-scale municipal clean-up exercise scheduled for Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The initiative forms part of the Assembly’s broader strategy to enhance public health, restore environmental order, and rekindle civic responsibility among residents. The […]









