Also known as: DRIP
District Road Improvement Programme — government initiative providing equipment and funding for road rehabilitation and construction at district and municipal levels across Ghana.
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Joy Online
… Jassaw also announced a GH₵75,000 donation from his share of the MP’s Common Fund to support emergency road repairs and fuel grader machines under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP). …
Wa East MP, DCE commission classroom block for Manwe JHS, pledge road repairsJoy Online
… The move comes after revelations at a sitting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) indicated that GH¢150,000 was spent on fuel for District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) equipment in a single day – November 4, 2024, raising concerns about financial oversight. …
Atwima Nwabiagya South MCE moves to tighten accountability after audit infractionsA warehouse in Kwadaso, Anyinam near Pat-Doramo International School caught fire this afternoon; personnel from multiple fire service stations deployed to contain the blaze and prevent spread to nearby structures, with cause yet to be determined.
14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A warehouse in Kwadaso, Anyinam near Pat-Doramo International School caught fire this afternoon; personnel from multiple fire service stations deployed to contain the blaze and prevent spread to nearby structures, with cause yet to be determined.
14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, former MP and minister, says he is confident of winning the National Chairmanship of the National Democratic Congress, citing his longstanding commitment and years of service to the party at various levels.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nii Lante Vanderpuye, National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme, has resigned to pursue a national executive position within the NDC. His resignation comes days after he indicated willingness to contest for NDC National Chairmanship if the current chairman does not seek re-election.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme, has said he is ready to contest for the National Democratic Congress chairmanship should Johnson Asiedu Nketia choose not to seek another term. Vanderpuye, a former Youth and Sports Minister, cited his long service in various party positions since the NDC's 1992 formation as evidence of his qualification.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Coordinator of DRIP said President Mahama is committed to the rule of law and would not use his office to secure a pardon or interfere in judicial processes for the former MASLOC CEO, who was extradited to serve a 10-year prison sentence for causing financial loss to the state and theft.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Wa East Member of Parliament has injected GH¢100,000 into the District Road Improvement Programme to support road construction and rehabilitation machinery. The funds aim to accelerate infrastructure works including rehabilitation of the Gudayiri–Yaru Road and construction of a new road linking Yaru and Kpanamuna.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of Akuse in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality are calling for government to fully tar the Akuse–Asutuare road, which has been in poor condition for over 30 years. While heavy-duty equipment is reshaping portions of the road under the District Road Improvement Programme, residents say this is only a temporary fix and want complete rehabilitation.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Minister has commended the Obuasi Municipal Assembly for prudently using the District Assemblies Common Fund to execute 19 development projects over the past year. He credited the achievement to the government's revised DACF disbursement policy, under which 80 per cent of funds are released directly to local assemblies for project execution, improving efficiency and accountability.
1 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme has cautioned Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies against diverting DRIP equipment for private commercial use, stressing that the machines were procured for public road development projects. He urged coordinators and assembly heads to approach the programme with seriousness and commitment to improve local road networks.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wa West District's multidimensional poverty fell from 61.9% in 2021 to 24.0% in 2025, attributed by the NDC Constituency Chairman to the MP's targeted interventions including school fee payments, business support, and youth programs.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Wa East and the District Chief Executive commissioned a 3-unit classroom block for Manwe Junior High School and pledged to address critical road challenges in the district. The MP announced a GH₵75,000 donation from his Common Fund share to support emergency road repairs.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Municipal Chief Executive for Atwima Nwabiagya South has pledged to deepen accountability and transparency following revelations that GH¢150,000 was spent on fuel for District Road Improvement Programme equipment in a single day, with plans announced to institutionalise annual "People's Assembly" fora across communities for residents to scrutinise Assembly finances and decisions.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →