473 The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has taken a significant step towards promoting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable urban development with the inauguration of its District Implementation Committee (DIC) under the Ghana SDG Smart Cities Programme. The ceremony, which marked the signing of a Participation Agreement, was attended by key stakeholders, including representatives from the Ministry of […]
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KMA fines Recalcitrant Commercial Drivers for Charging exorbitant fares
202 The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has taken decisive action against commercial drivers who have refused to comply with its directive to charge approved transport fares. In a recent operation, the KMA’s Transport task force arrested approximately 22 drivers and impounded their vehicles for grossly disobeying the Assembly’s order. Fines for Non-Compliance. According to Mr. […]
KUMASI MAYOR PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR “REVITALIZING KUMASI CHILDREN’S PARK” PROJECT
129 The Mayor of Kumasi, Hon.Richard Kwasi Ofori Boadi Agyemang , has pledged full support from the government for the “Revitalizing Kumasi Children’s Park” project, currently being undertaken by the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and Lady Julia Foundation in collaboration with First Atlantic Bank and Nvugu Mining Limited. The Mayor made this commitment during a […]
Government Agency Seeks to Empower Scrap Dealers for Economic Benefit
502 The Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC) has announced plans to regulate and empower scrap dealers in the country. According to Oppong Amponsah Philip, Deputy CEO of Operations at GIISDEC, the initiative aims to educate scrap dealers on the international prices of scrap materials, enabling them to maximize their earnings and contribute […]
Kumasi Mayor Cracks Down on Commercial Drivers Over New Fares
365Kumasi Mayor Cracks Down on Commercial Drivers Over New Fares The Office of the Mayor of Kumasi, Honourable Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi, has taken notice of the refusal of some commercial drivers to adhere to the newly approved transport fares. As of May 24, 2024, the national leadership of transport unions announced a 15% reduction in […]
Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly Takes a Major Step towards Improving Urban Transportation
414 The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has taken a significant step towards enhancing urban transportation in the city with the inauguration of the Transport Implementation Management Team. The team, led by the Mayor of Kumasi, Richard Kwasi Ofori Boadi Agyemang, is tasked with the planning and execution of transport-related policies, plans, and programs within the […]
New 33-Unit Classroom Block Commissioned at State Experimental School, Nhyiaeso
411 A significant milestone in education infrastructure development was marked today as the Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr. Stephen Amoah, in collaboration with the Mayor of Kumasi, Hon. Richard Kwasi Ofori Boadi Agyemang, officially commissioned a newly constructed 33-unit classroom block for the State Experimental School at Nhyiaeso. This modern facility is a testament […]
Transport Sector Reforms: Kumasi Mayor Meets with GPRTU
497 The Metropolitan Chief Executive of Kumasi, Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi, has acknowledged the numerous challenges facing the city’s transport system and emphasized the need for a pragmatic approach to address them. In a meeting with the Ashanti Regional Executives of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), the Mayor outlined his vision for a vibrant […]
Kumasi Mayor Storms Kotoko Training Grounds With Winning Bonus Promise Against Hearts on Sunday
476 The Mayor of Kumasi, Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi, aka ‘King Zuba,’ has promised to offer ¢1,000 to each member of the 30-man or more contingent if they win their Week 30 Ghana Premier League fixture against Accra Hearts of Oak on Sunday. In total, the Mayor will pay not less than ¢300,000 to Kotoko players […]
KMA Issues last Warning on trading in the streets, median and pavements
637 The Management of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has issued a public notice informing all traders, particularly those operating in the streets, medians, and other unauthorized areas within the Central Business District (CBD) of Kumasi, to cease trading activities forthwith. This decision comes as a reminder of the deadline of May 1, 2025, […]