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KGL Group

Also known as: KGL Group of Companies

KGL Group — appears in coverage of education, healthcare infrastructure, sports, and business leadership in Ghana, partnering on scholarships, diagnostic centres, and continental economic development initiatives.

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  1. October 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    … Paying tribute to his father, Mr Dadey, Founder and Executive Chairman of the KGL Group of Companies, described him as a man of exceptional discipline, integrity, credibility, humility and intellectual curiosity, with a deep commitment to public service. …

    UG honours Dr Dadey Snr with new centre
  3. The Chronicle

    … The commissioning was attended by Professor Amfo and members of the University’s management, leaders of the UGAA, Mr Alex Apau Dadey, son of the late educationist and Founder and Executive Chairman of KGL Group of Companies, as well as other dignitaries from academia and the corp …

    Legon inaugurates Alex Dadey Snr Centre …To Honour KGL Boss’ Father
  4. Joy Online

    … At the ceremony, his son, Alex Apau Dadey, Founder and Executive Chairman of the KGL Group of Companies, described his father as a man of discipline, integrity, humility, intellectual curiosity and commitment to public service. …

    UG commissions Alex A. Dadey Centre in honour of Dr Alexander Apau Dadey Snr, Father of KGL Boss
  5. Joy Online

    … She also highlighted a partnership with KGL Group to support a US$10 million diagnostic and imaging centre at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. …

    GMTF targets Volta healthcare gaps with equipment, specialist training and patient support
  6. Joy Online

    … One such partnership is a US$10 million commitment from the KGL Group towards the construction of a modern Diagnostic and Imaging Centre at Ridge Hospital. …

    Mahama Cares says political affiliation will not determine access to medical support
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    … The 30th GJA Media Awards are being supported by sponsors and partners, including KGL Group, Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City and the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation. …

    GJA launches 30th Media Awards
  8. Joy Online

    … One of its major interventions is the development of a US$10 million diagnostic and imaging centre at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital in collaboration with KGL Group. …

    Families still selling homes, exhausting savings to pay for specialised care – GMTF Administrator
  9. September 2026
  10. Daily Guide

    … Ghana’s Growing Role The decision follows Ghana’s hosting of the FAJ Steering Committee meeting, which was hosted by the GJA with support from KGL Group. …

    GJA Wins Bid To Host FAJ Congress
  11. Joy Online

    … Speaking at the partnership agreement signing, Alex Apau Dadey, Group Executive Chairman of KGL Group, welcomed the partnership and recounted the personal significance of education to him and how his late father, Dr Alex Dadey, was a distinguished educationist , further strengthe …

    KGL Foundation and GNPC Foundation partner to expand educational scholarships for Ghanaian students
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    … Ghana’s successful bid followed its hosting of the FAJ Steering Committee meeting, organised by the GJA with support from KGL Group. …

    Ghana to host 6th FAJ Continental Congress

Monday 26 October

  1. University of Ghana commissions centre honouring Dr Dadey Snr

    The University of Ghana, in partnership with its Alumni Association, has commissioned the Alex A. Dadey Centre to honour the late Dr Alexander Apau Dadey Snr, a scholar and educational administrator who served on UG's Council from 1978 to 1985, led GNAT for five years, and headed Achimota and Okuapeman senior high schools.

    26 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. University of Ghana commissions Alex A. Dadey Centre

    The University of Ghana, in partnership with the University of Ghana Alumni Association, has commissioned the Alex A. Dadey Centre in honour of Dr Alexander Apau Dadey Snr, a scholar and educational administrator who served on the University's Council from 1978 to 1985, was National Chairman of GNAT for five years, and headed Achimota and Okuapeman Senior High Schools.

    26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 24 October

  1. University of Ghana commissions centre honouring veteran educationist

    The University of Ghana has commissioned the Alex A. Dadey Centre at its Legon campus in honour of Dr Alexander Apau Dadey Snr., a former student and governing council member who served as National Chairman of GNAT and President of CHASS, and later as headmaster of Achimota and Okuapeman Senior High Schools. The KGL Foundation has committed to funding the centre for the next 20 years.

    24 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. GMTF addresses Volta Region healthcare gaps through equipment and training

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund is prioritising medical equipment, specialist training and financial support for patients to close gaps in specialised healthcare in the Volta Region. The Fund's Administrator said improving access to care required a comprehensive approach combining financial assistance with investment in diagnostic equipment, specialist expertise and effective referral systems.

    14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Mahama Cares pledges non-partisan healthcare support access

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares) has reaffirmed that political affiliation will not determine access to medical support, with the Fund's Administrator stating healthcare assistance will be based on medical needs rather than political affiliations. Medical professionals will assess patients and determine beneficiaries to protect vulnerable populations from discrimination.

    8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GJA demands report on attacks on two journalists

    The Ghana Journalists Association has given the Ghana Armed Forces two weeks to provide a comprehensive report on investigations into reported attacks on journalists Philip Abutiate of Bullet TV and Kweku Dennis Sika of Sika Official. The GJA said failure to provide a satisfactory report would compel it to pursue the matter through legal, institutional and public accountability channels.

    8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 5 October

  1. Families selling homes to afford specialised medical care

    Families are still selling homes, borrowing heavily, and exhausting savings to pay for specialised medical treatment, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund Administrator has disclosed. She noted that progress in specialised healthcare financing alone is insufficient; hospitals lack critical equipment, some regions lack specialists, and paying medical bills without addressing infrastructure gaps will not solve the country's specialised healthcare needs.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Ghana to host 6th Continental Congress of African Journalists

    Ghana has won the bid to host the 6th Continental Congress of the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), following a unanimous decision by the FAJ Steering Committee in Accra. The Congress will bring together affiliated journalists' unions and associations from across Africa to determine FAJ's programme and priorities, elect its leadership, and address growing challenges including attacks on media freedom and violations of journalists' labour rights.

    23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. KGL and GNPC Foundations partner to support 1,000 more students

    The KGL Foundation and GNPC Foundation have partnered to expand educational scholarships for Ghanaian students, with plans to support an additional 1,000 students. The partnership builds on GNPC Foundation's existing scholarship programme and KGL Foundation's commitment to improving access to quality education.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana to host sixth Federation of African Journalists Congress

    Ghana has won the bid to host the 6th Continental Congress of the Federation of African Journalists after the FAJ Steering Committee unanimously approved the bid submitted by the Ghana Journalists Association. The Congress will bring together journalists' unions and associations from across Africa to deliberate on the federation's priorities, elect leadership, and address challenges including attacks on media freedom and violations of labour rights.

    22 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 11 September

  1. GMTF invests in cardiac, cancer and diagnostic centres nationwide

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund is shifting from paying patients' medical bills to addressing structural healthcare gaps, investing in cardiac centres in Kumasi and Tamale, a cancer facility at Korle Bu, and a US$10 million Diagnostic and Imaging Centre at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. The Fund's strategy, informed by a nationwide healthcare needs assessment, combines financial assistance, medical equipment and infrastructure, specialist training and research into non-communicable diseases.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 10 August

  1. Police Ladies win inaugural KGL Women's Democracy Cup

    Police Ladies defeated Army Ladies 1-0 in the final of the inaugural KGL Women's Democracy Cup on August 7, 2026, at McDan Park in Accra, with Fidus Yakubu scoring the winning goal before half-time. The competition aims to champion gender equality and foster social inclusion through sport.

    10 August 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 →

Thursday 2 July

  1. EMY Africa hosts diaspora networking event in Washington, D.C.

    EMY Africa held a networking event at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C. on June 25, bringing together business leaders, government officials, diplomats and cultural figures from Africa and the United States to promote economic and cultural ties between the continent and its global diaspora.

    2 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Africa must build owned enterprises to compete globally

    At the 10th Ghana CEO Summit 2026, KGL Group's Alex Dadey called for a deliberate continental agenda to build strong African-owned enterprises capable of competing globally and driving sustainable economic transformation, emphasizing that Africa's prosperity depends on entrepreneurial ambition, visionary leadership, sound governance, and long-term strategic thinking.

    2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 1 June

  1. Africa must build globally competitive indigenous businesses

    Alex Dadey, Executive Chairman of KGL Group, called for deliberate effort to build globally competitive African enterprises capable of transforming local economies, arguing that Africa's prosperity depends on building enduring institutions and indigenous business champions rather than natural resources or population size alone.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Africa must build resilient enterprises to compete globally

    At the 10th Ghana CEO Summit 2026, the Group Executive Chairman of the KGL Group of Companies called for deliberate continental effort to build resilient African enterprises capable of competing globally, saying Africa's transformation depends on strong institutions anchored on bold leadership and discipline rather than potential alone. He urged African nations to protect and nurture responsible indigenous enterprises rather than treat them with suspicion simply because they grow.

    1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 30 May

  1. CNBC Africa opens Ghana office through KGL Group partnership

    CNBC Africa has entered into a strategic partnership with KGL Group to establish a CNBC Africa country office in Ghana, hosted by KGL Group. The partnership was unveiled at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit 2026 and reflects a commitment to amplifying African business stories and positioning Ghana within the global business landscape.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. African leaders must create investor-friendly ecosystem for digital growth

    The Executive Chairman of KGL Group has urged African leaders to build an investor-friendly ecosystem that attracts business champions to invest in digital innovation and infrastructure, arguing that alignment between government policy, private sector leadership, and financial institutions is necessary to deliver economic resilience and redirect investment into African digital infrastructure.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Asantehene praises KGL Group as model Ghanaian enterprise

    Otumfuo Osei Tutu II hailed KGL Group and its Executive Chairman Alex Apau Dadey as an exemplary indigenous Ghanaian enterprise during a coronation anniversary dinner in Kumasi, citing the company's completion of a mental health facility at KNUST's medical school and its payment of GHc 153 million in taxes this year.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Glitz Africa announces 2026 Ghana Women of the Year awardees

    Glitz Africa has unveiled honourees for the 2026 Ghana Women of the Year Honours, now in its 11th year, with twelve women to be recognised across twelve categories at an event scheduled for 8 May 2026. Rev. Dr Joyce Aryee, Executive Director of Salt and Light Ministries, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for her leadership across Ghana's public, private, and faith-based sectors.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Sammi Awuku, KGL CEO to attend LONACI anniversary in Abidjan

    Former NLA Director-General Sammi Awuku and KGL Group CEO Alex Apau Dadey are expected to attend LONACI's 55th anniversary celebration in Abidjan on April 30, 2026, alongside lottery directors and World Lottery Association representatives from across Africa.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

  1. Asantehene honours McDan with gold medal for business contributions

    The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has awarded business magnate Daniel McKorley the Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Medal in recognition of his contributions to business, job creation and community development. The honour was presented at the World-Meets-in-Ghana Executive Dinner Ball held at Manhyia Palace as part of celebrations marking the Asantehene's 27th coronation anniversary.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Asantehene honours national leaders on 27th enstoolment anniversary

    Otumfuo Osei Tutu II marked the 27th anniversary of his enstoolment on the Golden Stool by honouring national leaders and prominent figures for their contributions to peace and stability. President John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Akufo-Addo were among awardees presented with commemorative gold coins for their roles in peacebuilding and national development.

    27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 26 April

  1. Otumfuo commends KGL Group's Alex Daddey for Ghana development

    Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II praised Alex Appau Daddey and KGL Group as an outstanding Ghanaian enterprise, highlighting the company's construction of a mental health facility, payment of GH₵153 million in taxes this year, and sponsorship support. Otumfuo also commended other Ghanaian businesses including Sir Sam Jonah's for contributing to national development across various sectors.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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