Also known as: Mr Kenneth Gilbert Adjei · Mr Adjei · Hon. Kenneth Adjei · Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei · Dr Adjei · Dr. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei · Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei · Isaac Okpoti Adjei · Richard Kwasi Ofori Adjei · the incoming Defence Minister · Alfred Asiedu Adjei · Dr. Adjei
Ghana's Defence Minister who committed to pursuing a technology-led and modernised defence posture to address security threats.
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Joy Online
Minister for Works and Housing Kenneth Gilbert Adjei has announced that the desilting and dredging of the Odaw River is expected to be completed by December 2027. …
Odaw River dredging to be completed in December 2027 – Housing MinisterJoy Online
… The ministers being targeted are the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa; the Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei; and the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams. …
Minority demands urgent appearance of 3 ministers over floods, S.A. evacuation and visa controversyJoy Online
… That is according to the Minister for Works and Housing, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei. This challenge is worsened by affordability constraints that limit access to decent housing for many low- and middle-income earners. …
Housing as shelter versus housing as investment: The Airbnb debate; regulation that protects affordability without strangling opportunityJoy Online
The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has announced plans by the government to intensify efforts to remove unauthorised structures in flood-prone areas across Accra as part of measures to address the city’s perennial flooding problem. …
Housing Minister announces crackdown on illegal structures in flood-prone areasJoy Online
… In a press release issued on Saturday, June 6, 2026, Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei said the Ministry had been closely monitoring the situation following successive heavy rains that damaged homes, businesses, and public infrastructure in low-lying and flood-prone communities. …
Gov’t activates flood response measures, cites human activities as major causeDaily Guide
… Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, Minister for Water Resources, Works and Housing; Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs; Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Abdul Osman Razak, National Security Coordinator. …
Accra Floods Again: Questions Posed About Anti-Flood TaskforceBusiness & Financial Times
… The keynote speaker for the conference, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, speaking on the theme for the Conference: Future-Ready Infrastructure: Advancing Africa Through Innovation and Sustainability”, said, Africa’s future infrastructure mus …
FIAC 2026 Africa conference focuses on climate, smart and future-ready infrastructureJoy Online
… The keynote speaker for the conference, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, speaking on the theme for the Conference: Future-Ready Infrastructure: Advancing Africa Through Innovation and Sustainability”, said, Africa’s future infrastructure mus …
FIAC 2026 Africa Conference focuses on climate, smart and future-ready infrastructureBusiness & Financial Times
… The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, for his part, underscored the importance of sustainable housing in addressing climate change. …
President announces GH₵3bn revolving housing fundThe Chronicle
… 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. …
President Mahama Cuts Sod For 1,000-Unit Green City Housing Project At DedesuaThe Veterans Administration, Ghana (VAG) has launched the 2026 Poppy Appeal to raise funds for constructing district offices across the country. Only 14 of the 72 administrative districts currently have reliable office buildings, with others operating from incomplete structures or makeshift facilities.
6 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Veterans Administration, Ghana (VAG) has launched the 2026 Poppy Appeal to raise funds for constructing district offices across the country. Only 14 of the 72 administrative districts currently have reliable office buildings, with others operating from incomplete structures or makeshift facilities.
6 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Defence Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei has called on Ghanaians to support and honour the country's veterans while they are still alive, warning against waiting until pre-independence veterans pass away. He made the appeal at the launch of the 2026 Poppy Appeal, describing it as an opportunity for national remembrance and contribution to veteran welfare projects.
6 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Defence Minister Dr. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei launched the 2026 Poppy Appeal, urging Ghanaians to support the welfare of veterans, emphasizing that the nation must ensure pre-independence veterans—a rapidly disappearing generation—live with dignity. Funds from the appeal will support healthcare, medication, welfare and infrastructure through the Veterans Administration Ghana.
5 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Germany's Ambassador to Ghana, Frederik Landscoft, has urged Europe and Africa to move beyond the traditional donor-recipient relationship and build partnerships based on mutual interests, shared strengths, and joint value creation. He said the next chapter of relations must be founded on equality, with both sides identifying what they could offer each other rather than being defined principally by aid.
2 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Water Company Limited and the Republic of Ghana have been ordered to pay $235 million to the Spanish owners of the Teshie-Nungua desalination plant, which was built to address water shortages and has been shut since October 2025. The award, nearly double the plant's original $125 million construction cost, stems from a Water Purchase Agreement and covers termination payments with accruing interest.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government has allocated $2 billion to finance the construction of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway using Ghana's own resources, with the money placed in a special account at the Bank of Ghana to ensure funding will not delay the project once construction begins.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
President John Dramani Mahama has affirmed the Tema Metropolitan Assembly as the highest political and administrative authority within the Tema Metropolis and directed TDC Ghana Limited to comply with the Assembly's regulations and statutory powers over development control, spatial planning, and permitting.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Office of the President has directed the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) and TDC Ghana Limited to end their dispute, affirming the TMA as the highest political and administrative authority in the Tema Metropolis with responsibility for overall development, human settlements, municipal services, revenue mobilisation and local planning. The intervention follows a dispute over construction at Community One, Sites 3 and 8, where the TMA issued a stop-work order and demolished structures for lack of necessary permits.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has reassigned Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo to the Office of the President as Minister of State in charge of Special Initiatives, with Emmanuel Agyekum moving from the Special Initiatives portfolio to take over the Labour Ministry.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's new Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources Ahmed Ibrahim attributes the country's housing shortfall to partisan politics and lack of continuity in government programmes, noting that successive administrations have left housing projects incomplete. He contrasts Ghana's output—5,000 houses from 2012 to date—with Côte d'Ivoire's 50,000 houses in ten years, and calls for a national housing vision that transcends electoral cycles.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Appointments Committee of Parliament was expected to vet Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings on August 25 following her nomination by President John Dramani Mahama as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, succeeding Murtala Mohammed.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Appointments Committee is vetting Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings today for the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology role, following her nomination by President John Dramani Mahama in his first ministerial reshuffle. She will replace Murtala Mohammed, who passed away.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra is marking 15 years of operations with a renewed focus on community engagement and greater accessibility to premium hospitality. The hotel's General Manager said the anniversary signals a new chapter focused on bringing five-star services closer to the wider community through innovative offerings and expanded event hosting.
18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ministry of Defence formally welcomed newly appointed Defence Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei on Monday, August 17, 2026, with a Guard of Honour mounted to mark his first official day. He exchanged pleasantries with ministry leadership and staff, including Chief Director Emmanuel Kartey and Chief of the Defence Staff Lieutenant General William Agyapong.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kenneth Gilbert Adjei has formally assumed office as Defence Minister following a Guard of Honour ceremony and meetings with senior military and civilian staff on his first day.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, the newly appointed Defence Minister, has committed to pursuing a technology-led and modernised defence posture to address Ghana's complex and unpredictable security environment, citing threats including violent extremism, terrorism, maritime insecurity, cyber threats, illegal mining, and potential Sahel spillover effects.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra has commenced celebrations to mark its 15th anniversary. The General Manager said the milestone was an opportunity to celebrate the hotel's achievements, appreciate contributors to its growth, and look ahead to the future.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra is celebrating its 15th anniversary and plans to strengthen its connection with the Ghanaian community through accessibility, tailored hospitality experiences, and community outreach. The General Manager noted that the hotel entered a market with only one five-star hotel 15 years ago as a premium brand seeking to adapt to local needs.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Members of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly underwent a two-day "Next Generation Leadership Training" to strengthen accountable, responsive and effective local governance. The programme, organised by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, NALAG and ILGS, covered modules on by-law drafting, leadership, financial management, decentralisation laws and stakeholder engagement.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson has formally handed over administration of the Defence Ministry to Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, ending his tenure as caretaker following the death of substantive minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah in an August 6, 2025 helicopter crash.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana president has called on assembly members to closely watch public funds allocated to MMDAs and ensure accountability, urging them to understand their assembly budgets, monitor project implementation, and scrutinise financial documents rather than limit their role to approving documents.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has reshuffled his cabinet, appointing Bawku MP Mahama Ayariga to Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, and Korley Klottey lawmaker Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings to Environment, Science and Technology. Two other ministers were reassigned: Kenneth Gilbert Adjei moved from Works and Housing to Defence, and Ibrahim Ahmed moved to Works and Housing from Local Government.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini says President Mahama will continue to assess and reassign government ministers based on their performance and ability to deliver, noting that ministers are under "constant watch" and will be moved if the President thinks they can better serve government elsewhere.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Minister for Defence Ernest Brogya Genfi has congratulated Kenneth Gilbert Adjei on his appointment as substantive Minister for Defence, expressing confidence that Adjei's experience, tactical judgement and leadership will strengthen Ghana's defence architecture.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Joy Prime programme on Saturday, August 8, 2026, will discuss President Mahama's ministerial reshuffle—including Kenneth Gilbert Adjei's appointment as Defence Minister and moves of other officials—and renewed claims of threats to democratic governance, featuring political commentators and analysts.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, newly appointed Minister of Defence, has pledged to approach his role with renewed energy and a deep sense of duty following his transfer from the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources. He expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama and said he was optimistic about the new assignment.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A KAIPTC security lecturer has urged Defence Minister-designate Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, who was reassigned from Works, Housing and Water Resources, to make the welfare of Ghana Armed Forces personnel his foremost priority, citing accommodation, remuneration, career progression and gender concerns as critical issues.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has announced ministerial nominations and reassignments, including Dr. Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings as Minister of State at the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, and Mahama Ayariga as Minister of State at the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. The changes also include the reassignment of Kenneth Gilbert Adjei to the Ministry of Defence and Ahmed Ibrahim to the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The President of the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana has warned that local government officials risk losing public confidence if they fail to deliver visible development and accountable leadership. Citizens now expect tangible improvements in roads, sanitation, healthcare, education and other services rather than political promises.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Security analyst Dr Victor Doke has called on newly assigned Defence Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei to make northern Ghana security his immediate priority, stressing the need to strengthen border protection, improve intelligence capabilities, and deepen collaboration among security agencies to combat violent extremism.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →