General News Politics

KMA Inaugurates District Implementation Committee Under SDG Smart Cities Programme

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. […]

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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 […]

Business General News

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 […]

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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 […]

Education General News

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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]