… Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, Minister of Works Housing and Water Resources Beyond housing, the project is projected to create jobs, stimulate local enterprise, and generate lasting economic opportunities across the Bosomtwe District. …
… The event was attended by John Dramani Mahama, the Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, development partners, and the board and management of the SHC. …
… The Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources, Mr Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, who represented President John Dramani Mahama and the Government of Ghana, stated that Israel’s achievements had been underpinned by resilience, determination and innovation, which had shaped its develo …
… Roey Gilad, shares a toast with the Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Hon. Kenneth Adjei, who represented President “The situation in the Sahel is not much different than the situation in the Middle East,” he said, adding “JNIM and Al-Qaida are not different than H …
… A toast by Ambassador Gilad was answered by Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, Minister for Works, Housing, and Water Resources, who represented the Government of Ghana. …
… Cassiel Ato Forson, in a speech read on his behalf by the Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, underscored the strategic redevelopment plan’s significance in general, government’s support for development of the various phases while commending the …
… Speaking on behalf of the Defence Ministry, Mr Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, Minister of Works and Housing, reaffirmed Government’s commitment to improving military welfare, while acknowledging that the scale of the housing deficit required complementary partnerships. …
Ghana's Minister for Works and Housing announced that the government will submit a bill to Parliament by the end of the year to repeal and replace the country's Rent Act, 1963 and Rent Control Law, 1986 with a modern Consolidated Rent Act, describing the current framework as outdated.
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Government commits to tabling modern rent control legislation by year-end, addressing a critical housing issue affecting millions of Ghanaians.
Ghana's Minister for Works and Housing announced that the government will submit a bill to Parliament by the end of the year to repeal and replace the country's Rent Act, 1963 and Rent Control Law, 1986 with a modern Consolidated Rent Act, describing the current framework as outdated.
Ghana's Housing Minister announced that desilting and dredging of the Odaw River is expected to be completed by December 2027 as part of the GARID Project, aimed at reducing flooding and improving stormwater management in Greater Accra. The contract commenced in February 2024 and is progressing as scheduled.
The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate appearance of three ministers—the Ministers for Foreign Affairs, Works/Housing/Water Resources, and Sports/Recreation—to explain issues including recent Accra flooding, repatriation of Ghanaians from South Africa, and visa challenges related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Short-term rental platforms like Airbnb have transformed Accra's property market, particularly in areas like East Legon and Osu, creating economic benefits through tourism and property owner income but raising concerns about housing affordability and rental availability for residents amid rising rents and prices.
Works, Housing and Water Resources Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei announced plans to remove unauthorised structures in flood-prone areas across Accra and raise the Dome Pillar Two bridge to improve stormwater capacity following heavy flooding that inundated parts of the capital.
The Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources has activated emergency response measures in flood-affected communities across Accra and other parts of the country following successive heavy rains, working with partner agencies to deploy response teams, provide relief items, assess infrastructure damage, and intensify drainage maintenance.
Widespread flooding across Accra on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, displaced residents, damaged buildings, caused one fatality, and prompted public scrutiny of President Mahama's Anti-Flood Taskforce, inaugurated in March 2025 to tackle the country's perennial flooding.
Consulting engineers, infrastructure leaders, and policymakers from across Africa gathered in Accra for the FIDIC Africa Conference (May 10–13, 2026), organized by FIDIC Africa and the Ghana Consulting Engineering Association, to address sustainable infrastructure development, climate resilience, and Africa's green transition. Ghana's consulting engineers association president noted the continent's infrastructure financing gap of between 130 and 170 billion dollars annually and called the conference a platform for developing actionable solutions.
Consulting engineers, infrastructure leaders, and policymakers are in Accra for the FIDIC Africa Conference (10–13 May 2026) focused on sustainable infrastructure development, climate resilience, and Africa's green transition. The conference, organised by FIDIC Africa and the Ghana Consulting Engineering Association, aims to develop solutions to Africa's infrastructure needs, with the African infrastructure financing gap estimated at between 130 and 170 billion dollars annually.
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a GH₵3 billion revolving housing fund to improve home ownership access for public sector workers, as part of government efforts to address a housing deficit estimated at more than 1.5 million units. The initiative was unveiled at a sod-cutting ceremony for the Green City Housing project in the Ashanti Region.
President John Mahama has cut sod for the Green City Housing Project at Dedesua in the Bosomtwe District, a 200-acre development by the State Housing Company Limited expected to deliver over 1,000 housing units with modern designs and environmental sustainability, while creating jobs and economic opportunities in the region.
The Mamponghene, representing the Asantehene, has called on the government and State Housing Company Limited to complete the Dedesua Green City Affordable Housing Project in Kumasi, warning that Ghanaians expect results rather than unfulfilled promises. The Asantehene released over 200 acres of land to the government 16 years ago for the project, which had stalled under successive administrations.
The 31st FIDIC Africa Infrastructure Conference (FAIC 2026) is underway in Accra from 10–13 May 2026, hosted by the Ghana Consulting Engineers Association. The opening ceremony on 11 May will include representatives from international financial institutions, governments, and industry suppliers, with former Finance Minister Seth Emmanuel Terpker as guest of honour and Works Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei as keynote speaker.
The 31st FIDIC Africa Infrastructure Conference is underway in Accra from 10–13 May 2026, hosted by Ghana Consulting Engineers Association. The opening ceremony on 11 May features Seth Emmanuel Terpker as special guest and Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, as keynote speaker, with delegates from Africa and beyond expected to attend.
Israel's ambassador to Ghana highlighted Ghana's contribution to peace efforts through Ghanaian soldiers in UNIFIL in Lebanon, and noted that cooperation between the two countries continues to expand into areas including agriculture, cybersecurity, fintech, defence and energy.
At Israel's 78th Independence Anniversary celebration in Accra, Ambassador Roey Gilad warned that extremist groups operating in Mali and the wider Sahel pose dangers comparable to Hamas and Hezbollah, arguing that no country can defeat terrorism alone and that a coalition approach is essential.
The Israeli Embassy in Accra celebrated Israel's 78th anniversary with performances by Israeli violinist and dancer Tania Vinokur and Israeli school children. Ambassador Roey Gilad highlighted Israel-Ghana agricultural cooperation through MASHAV, noting that Ghana was the first African nation to host an Israeli Embassy, opened in 1956.
The Ghana Armed Forces held a fundraising luncheon to mobilise GH₵190 million for phase-one completion of the Burma Camp redevelopment project at Ghana Military Academy in Teshie, which will comprise 250 housing units including dormitory and apartment blocks. The project, scheduled to begin in July 2026 and complete within a year, aims to replace colonial-era structures and improve military accommodation standards.
The Ghana Armed Forces has held a fundraising luncheon to support the redevelopment of Burma Camp and address a housing deficit affecting thousands of servicemen and women. Senior military leadership cited deteriorating colonial-era barracks and increased operational demands as drivers of the accommodation gap.