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KMA Introduces Mechanical Road Sweeper to Boost Sanitation

105  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 […]

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KMA Hosts Partnership for Healthy Cities Deputy Director for Africa

320  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 […]

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Kumasi Mayor Promises Modern Markets, Better Roads and Improved Welfare for  Residents

325 The Metropolitan Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Hon. Richard Ofori Agyeman Boadi, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming Kumasi through massive infrastructure development, market modernisation, improved transport systems and enhanced social welfare interventions. Delivering his address during the First Ordinary Meeting of the Third Session of the Ninth Assembly, the Mayor […]

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

520  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

616  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

404  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

558  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

360  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

382 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 […]