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KGL Foundation

Foundation sponsoring football development, marathons, and health initiatives including mental healthcare and diagnostic services across Ghana.

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In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    Two Kenyan athletes emerged winners of the 2026 KGL Foundation Millennium Marathon held in Accra on Saturday.

    2 Kenyans shine at 2026 KGL Foundation Millennium Marathon
  3. Joy Online

    The Colts Football League has been running for six years, with the KGL Foundation serving as its sponsor throughout the period.

    GFA launches 2026/27 Colts football season
  4. Joy Online

    The 2026 KGL Foundation Millennium Marathon registered a huge turnout at Independence Square in Accra, as thousands of runners from across Ghana and beyond participated in this year’s edition.

    Kenyans dominate 2026 KGL Millennium Marathon as race champions mental health
  5. Daily Guide

    A moment from last year’s event The 11th edition of the KGL Foundation Millennium Marathon is set to take place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, with organisers promising another exciting and rewarding experience for participants.

    KGL Foundation Millennium Marathon Set For Sept 12
  6. July 2026
  7. Joy Online

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), in partnership with KGL Group and the KGL Foundation, has begun work on an ultra-modern diagnostic centre at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge) to improve access to advanced medical imaging services.

    KGL partners GMTF to build ultra-modern diagnostic centre at Ridge Hospital
  8. Joy Online

    KGL Group, in partnership with the KGL Foundation, has begun implementing a major healthcare project to construct a state-of-the-art diagnostic centre at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge), following an appeal by the Ghana Medical Trust Fund for support to improve diagno

    KGL Group to build state-of-the-art diagnostic centre at Ridge Hospital
  9. Joy Online

    Residents of the Bolgatanga Municipality turned out in large numbers despite rainy weather to benefit from a free health screening exercise organised by the KGL Foundation, underscoring the growing demand for accessible and affordable healthcare.

    KGL Foundation brings free health screening to Bolgatanga, promotes early disease detection
  10. June 2026
  11. Joy Online

    This vision came to life during a recent outreach programme at Teshie Lekma 1 Junior High School, held in partnership with the KGL Foundation.

    Africa Sports Alliance uses tennis to drive youth empowerment and social change
  12. The Chronicle

    The KGL Foundation has commissioned a newly renovated Out-Patient Department (OPD) at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital, a move aimed at improving mental healthcare delivery and enhancing the experience of patients seeking treatment.

    KGL Foundation Gives Facelift To Psychiatric Hospital OPD
  13. Daily Guide

    A scene during the exercise KGL Foundation last week sponsored a health screening exercise for many residents of Bolgatanga, the Upper East Regional capital.

    KGL Sponsors Health Screening In Bolgatanga
Sport

Kenyans win 2026 KGL Foundation Millennium Marathon in Accra

The News

Two Kenyan athletes, Alex Korio and Lucy Ndambuki, won the men's and women's 21-kilometre elite races respectively at the 2026 KGL Foundation Millennium Marathon held in Accra on Saturday. The event was organised to support the foundation's Mental Health Index initiative, which aims to raise awareness about mental health and promote holistic wellness in Ghana.

6 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

Today

  1. Kenyans win 2026 KGL Foundation Millennium Marathon in Accra

    Two Kenyan athletes, Alex Korio and Lucy Ndambuki, won the men's and women's 21-kilometre elite races respectively at the 2026 KGL Foundation Millennium Marathon held in Accra on Saturday. The event was organised to support the foundation's Mental Health Index initiative, which aims to raise awareness about mental health and promote holistic wellness in Ghana.

    6 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

Yesterday

  1. GFA launches 2026/27 Colts Football season with KGL sponsorship

    The Ghana Football Association has officially launched the 2026/27 Colts Football season at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence. The league, sponsored by KGL Foundation for six years, now includes 859 active clubs, 600 trained coaches, a new girls' U15 division, and equipment donations via Hoshi International partnership.

    18 hours ago · Joy Online

Sunday 13 September

  1. Kenyans win 2026 KGL Millennium Marathon in Accra

    Alex Korio and Lucy Ndambuki, both from Kenya, won the men's and women's 21km elite races respectively at the 2026 KGL Foundation Millennium Marathon held at Independence Square in Accra. The event emphasised mental health awareness through the Foundation's Mental Health Index initiative and Corporate Wellness Forum.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 7 September

  1. KGL Foundation Millennium Marathon scheduled for September 2026

    The 11th edition of the KGL Foundation Millennium Marathon will take place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, featuring a 21-kilometre main race and a 5-kilometre social race, with prize money totalling GH¢160,000 for top finishers and GH¢10,000 for the first Ghanaian to finish. The event will be monitored by World Athletics as organisers work towards international recognition.

    7 September 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 29 July

  1. KGL, GMTF to build diagnostic centre at Ridge Hospital

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund and KGL Group have begun construction of an ultra-modern diagnostic centre at Ridge Hospital in Accra, equipped with MRI, CT scanner, mammography, X-ray and fluoroscopy equipment to improve access to advanced imaging services.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 25 July

  1. KGL Group to build diagnostic centre at Ridge Hospital

    KGL Group and its foundation will construct a state-of-the-art diagnostic centre at Greater Accra Regional Hospital, equipped with MRI, CT scanner, mammography, X-ray and fluoroscopy machines, after the Ghana Medical Trust Fund appealed for support to improve diagnostic services.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 6 July

  1. KGL Foundation provides free health screening in Bolgatanga

    The KGL Foundation organized a free health screening for Bolgatanga Municipality residents covering Hepatitis B and C, HIV, malaria, blood sugar, blood pressure, mental health assessment, and blood donation. The initiative aimed to address financial barriers preventing people from seeking routine health checks and encourage early disease detection.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 25 June

  1. Africa Sports Alliance uses tennis for youth empowerment

    Non-governmental organisation Africa Sports Alliance, founded eight years ago, uses tennis as a tool for cognitive development, education and economic advancement. During a recent outreach at Teshie Lekma 1 Junior High School with 20 beneficiaries, founder Naa Shika Adu, a former professional women's tennis player, emphasised that sports contribute to intellectual growth and challenged misconceptions about athletes' education levels in Ghana.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 17 June

  1. KGL Foundation renovates Accra Psychiatric Hospital OPD

    The KGL Foundation has commissioned a renovated Out-Patient Department at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital, featuring improved safety measures, refurbished consulting rooms, and a more welcoming environment designed to improve mental healthcare delivery and patient experience.

    17 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 16 June

  1. KGL Foundation sponsors health screening in Bolgatanga

    The KGL Foundation sponsored a health screening exercise in Bolgatanga covering Hepatitis B and C, HIV, malaria, blood sugar, blood pressure, mental health, and a blood donation drive. Programme managers stressed the importance of early detection and knowing one's health status to prevent complications.

    16 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. GLOA confirms KGL as largest NLA revenue contributor

    The Ghana Lotto Operators Association has confirmed that KGL is the largest contributor to the National Lottery Authority in terms of revenue generation, having paid over GH¢173 million compared to GH¢44.9 million paid collectively by 29 licensed private lotto operators.

    16 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. Ghana Lotto Operators Association defends KGL market dominance position

    The Ghana Lotto Operators Association (GLOA) has confirmed that KGL is the largest contributor to the National Lottery Authority in revenue generation, urging stakeholders not to compare the GHS 44.9 million paid by 29 licensed private lotto operators to KGL's over GHS 173 million contribution.

    16 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Sunday 14 June

  1. KGL Foundation hands over renovated OPD to Accra Psychiatric Hospital

    The KGL Foundation has completed an extensive renovation of the Out-Patient Department at Accra Psychiatric Hospital, featuring enhanced safety measures, modernised consulting rooms, and a patient-friendly layout. The foundation's CEO stated the project aims to spark lasting change and inspire private sector investment in mental health.

    14 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 12 June

  1. KGL Foundation completes renovation of Accra Psychiatric Hospital OPD

    The KGL Foundation has completed the renovation of the Out-Patient Department Centre at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital to improve mental healthcare delivery and create a more welcoming environment for patients seeking mental health services.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 7 June

  1. KGL Foundation completes Accra Psychiatric Hospital OPD renovation

    The KGL Foundation has completed the renovation of the Out-Patient Department Centre at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital as part of its mental health initiative to improve care delivery and create a more patient-friendly environment. The hospital director said the refurbished facility has improved the hospital's image, enhanced safety and comfort, and is helping to change public perceptions of mental health care.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 25 May

  1. Millennium Marathon launches Corporate Wellness Index for companies

    Millennium Marathon has announced a Corporate Wellness Index to rank companies based on their employee wellness programmes, with the initiative aimed at demonstrating the link between employee wellness and workplace productivity. The index was unveiled at the Millennium Marathon Corporate Wellness Forum in Accra, which will become an annual event to strengthen dialogue around employee health, fitness and mental wellness.

    25 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 8 May

  1. GFA awards medals, plaques to juvenile league winners

    The Ghana Football Association presented medals, plaques and trophies to ten Regional Football Associations for outstanding performances in the 2025–26 juvenile league season. The awards package, sponsored by the KGL Foundation, includes 720 medals and 24 commemorative plaques for individual performers, as part of efforts to promote grassroots football development.

    8 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 30 April

  1. KGL Foundation holds free health screening in Dambai

    The KGL Foundation organised a free health screening and blood donation exercise in Dambai, Oti Region, with over 500 participants from the community and Dambai College of Education. Beneficiaries had their vitals checked, including blood pressure, temperature, weight, and sugar levels, along with eye examinations and counselling.

    30 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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