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Kumasi Braces for Major Clean-Up Exercise as KMA Declares Partial Shutdown

302  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 […]

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KMA  Announces New Salt Reduction Policy to Combat Rising Hypertension

471  The Mayor of Kumasi, Richard Ofori-Agyemang Boadi, has announced a new policy aimed at reducing excessive salt consumption in food establishments across the city as part of efforts to tackle the growing incidence of hypertension among residents. The initiative, introduced by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), will prohibit the open display of salt on […]

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Unity Beyond Party Lines: Chief of Staff Julius Debrah Reflects on Lifelong Ties With Former President Kufuor

285  Ghana’s Chief of Staff, Hon Julius Debrah, has called for greater unity and cordial relationships across political divides, emphasizing that Ghana’s democratic growth and national development depend not only on policies and governance structures but also on the ability of leaders and citizens to maintain mutual respect despite differing political affiliations. Speaking at the […]

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Kwame Frimpong Wins Third Term as Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly Presiding Member

403  Hon. Kwame Frimpong has been re-elected as Presiding Member of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly for a historic third term, garnering 58 votes out of 66, representing 87.87% of the total votes cast. The victory comes after his contender, Ernest Baffour Ofori, stepped down, allowing Hon. Frimpong to run unopposed. The re-election is a testament […]

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NDC Youth Organiser Hopeful Sends Message of Unity During Ramadan and Lent

215  A Youth Organiser hopeful of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Asokwa Constituency of the Ashanti Region, Amo Mensah Mark, has extended warm wishes to Muslims and Christians in the constituency as they observe Ramadan and Lent, respectively. In a statement issued by the popular Branch Secretary to the media, he emphasized the […]

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KMA Extends Deadline for Demolition of Unauthorized Structures Around Baba Yara Stadium

276 The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has announced an extension of the demolition date for all unauthorized temporary structures, containers, and garages situated in and around the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, granting affected individuals additional time to voluntarily relocate. In a public notice issued for immediate release, the Assembly explained that the decision follows extensive […]

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Kumasi Mayor, Ashanti Regional Minister Lead Dignitaries to See Off Asantehene on Official Trip Abroad

366  The Mayor of Kumasi, Hon. Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, together with the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, on Tuesday joined revered traditional authorities and distinguished elders of Asanteman to respectfully see off His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, at the Prempeh I International Airport as he departed Ghana for a brief […]

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KMA Mourns Victims of Devastating Amakom Market Fire, Assures Traders of Support

375  The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating fire outbreak that swept through the Amakom Market, popularly known as Anlo Dwom, leaving traders counting heavy losses and livelihoods reduced to ashes. The inferno, which occurred on Monday, January 26, 2026, destroyed goods worth thousands of cedis, affecting scores of traders—many […]

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KMA Mayor Visits Dagomba Line Fire Scene, Donates Relief Items to Victims

448  The Mayor of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Hon. Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi, popularly known as King Zuba, has visited the scene of the recent fire outbreak at Dagomba Line in the Afful Nkwanta Electoral Area, expressing sympathy to the victims and donating relief items to support those affected. Describing the incident as painful and […]

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Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly Announces Metro-Wide Clean-Up Exercise On Saturday

418  The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has announced a metro-wide clean-up exercise scheduled for Saturday, 10th January 2026, targeting the entire Kumasi Metropolis, with particular focus on the Central Business District (CBD). The announcement, made through a press release dated 9th January 2026, calls on residents, businesses, and stakeholders within the CBD to participate in […]