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Illegal Fare Hikes: KMA Threatens Prosecution
402 The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has announced plans to prosecute commercial drivers who charge passengers transport fares above the officially approved rates following the implementation of an eight per cent increase in fares. The Assembly has also warned that vehicle owners whose drivers are found culpable could be summoned as part of measures to […]
KMA threatens removal of unapproved billboards after 14-day ultimatum
437 The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has imposed a temporary ban on the erection of billboards within the metropolis until further notice. The directive, contained in a press release issued by the Assembly on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, is aimed at ensuring that outdoor advertising structures operating within the KMA jurisdiction comply with the Assembly’s […]
KMA’s revenue collection goes digital
539 Authorities at the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) have announced plans to digitise key areas of revenue collection, moving Business Operating Permits (BOP) and daily tolls to a cashless system starting September 2026. Management of KMA has indicated that the digitisation drive will cover BOP or licenses, as well as daily tolls for markets, transport […]
Alabar Traders Get More Time as KMA Extends Decongestion Deadline
470 The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has extended the deadline for the implementation of its planned decongestion exercise at the Alabar Trading Area and other affected parts of the metropolis. The decision follows an engagement between the management of the Assembly and the leadership of the Alabar Motorcycle Association, led by its Public Relations Officer, […]
No Permit, No Temporary Structure — KMA Warns Kumasi Residents
563 The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has announced measures to strictly enforce planning regulations governing the erection, installation and occupation of temporary structures within the Kumasi Metropolis. The Assembly, in a public notice issued on August 10, 2026, said all temporary structures in the metropolis are required to go through the statutory planning approval process […]
KMA Supports 57 PWDs With Cash, Equipment
709 The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has provided financial assistance and essential working tools to 57 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) under the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) Disability Programme to enhance their economic independence and improve their standard of living. The beneficiaries received the support during a presentation ceremony held at the forecourt of the […]
KMA Introduces Mechanical Road Sweeper to Boost Sanitation
681 Residents of Kumasi have commended the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) for introducing a mechanical road sweeper as part of efforts to improve sanitation and restore the city’s reputation as the “Garden City” of West Africa. The commendation follows a successful demonstration exercise conducted by sanitation services provider City Experts Group on some of the […]
KMA Hosts Partnership for Healthy Cities Deputy Director for Africa
716 The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has hosted the Deputy Director for Africa of the Partnership for Healthy Cities (PHC), Mr. Joseph Ngamije, during a working visit aimed at assessing the progress of the Assembly’s initiative to ban the open display of salt in food service establishments across the metropolis. The visit forms part of […]