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Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly

Also known as: KMA

Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly — local government authority overseeing Kumasi's infrastructure, sanitation, and public services, currently addressing drainage issues and enforcing sanitation compliance.

2026-04-302026-06-15

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Traders and commercial drivers at the Asafo Market in Kumasi are calling on the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) to urgently desilt choked drains and provide lasting solutions to persistent flooding in the area.

    Asafo Market traders, drivers appeal to KMA over recurring flooding
  3. Joy Online

    Traders and commercial drivers at the Asafo Market in Kumasi are calling on the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) to urgently desilt choked drains and provide lasting solutions to persistent flooding in the area.

    Asafo Market traders, drivers appeal to KMA over recurring flooding
  4. Joy Online

    The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has issued a final evacuation notice to traders, mechanics, car dealers, and owners of temporary structures operating along key sections of the metropolis to pave the way for the commencement of the highly anticipated Santasi Roundabout-Asok

    KMA orders immediate evacuation ahead of Santasi-Asokwa Interchange construction
  5. May 2026
  6. Joy Online

    Interestingly, a couple of months ago, a headline on MyJoyOnline (Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) bans open display of salt in eateries to curb rising hypertension cases) sparked conversation around an important public health concern that deserves more attention in Ghana.

    Salt off the Table: Why this Rule could Save Lives
  7. Joy Online

    She stressed that they operate under licenses issued by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), a process which involves background checks to ensure applicants do not have criminal records.

    Where typewriters still matter: The business keeping Kumasi’s old keyboard alive
  8. The Chronicle

    They were arrested by Metro Guards of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) at the Otumfuo Roundabout around 5:30 a.m.

    Six Convicted for Dumping Waste at Kejetia
  9. Joy Online

    Barely a day after the conviction of six sanitation offenders, the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) arraigned 12 more offenders before the Prempeh Assembly District Court One for prosecution.

    Court convicts 12 more sanitation offenders in Kumasi
  10. Joy Online

    The group was apprehended during a tactical ambush operation conducted by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) in the early hours of Monday, 11 May 2026.

    Kejetia Roundabout littering: One jailed, five fined in KMA sanitation crackdown
  11. Joy Online

    The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to citizen engagement as a critical tool for promoting transparency, accountability and inclusive governance with a social accountability town hall meeting.

    KMA deepens citizen engagement to promote accountability
  12. Joy Online

    The event was attended by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene, Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) Mayor, Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, and the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu.

    May Day: TUC expects economic growth to reflect in job security

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Asafo Market traders, drivers seek KMA action on flooding

    Traders and commercial drivers at Asafo Market in Kumasi are appealing to the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly to desilt choked drains and provide lasting solutions to recurring flooding that disrupts trading and vehicular movement. They attribute the problem to blocked gutters, poor drainage design, and encroachment that has reduced gutter capacity.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Asafo Market traders seek urgent drainage fixes for flooding

    Traders and commercial drivers at Asafo Market in Kumasi are calling on the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly to urgently desilt choked drains and provide lasting solutions to persistent flooding that disrupts trading and traffic after heavy rains.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. KMA orders immediate evacuation for Santasi-Asokwa Interchange project

    The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has issued a final evacuation notice requiring traders, mechanics, car dealers, and owners of temporary structures along the Santasi Roundabout to Asokwa Interchange stretch to relocate immediately to pave the way for the Santasi Roundabout-Asokwa Interchange Dual Carriageway Project. The assembly said the project is expected to ease traffic congestion and improve mobility within Kumasi.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 25 May

  1. Kumasi bans table salt displays to reduce hypertension risk

    The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has banned the open display of salt on dining tables in eateries, citing a study of 156 food service establishments in which 62% openly displayed salt—a practice believed to encourage excessive salt consumption. The WHO recommends adults consume no more than 5 grams of salt daily, though many people consume roughly double that amount.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 21 May

  1. Kumasi typewriter business keeps manual keyboard craft alive

    Typists in Kumasi, including Eunice Asante Mensah ("Celebrity Typist"), continue to operate typewriters in locations such as Manhyia, serving customers who value the authenticity and reliability of manually prepared documents. Mensah, who began typewriting in 2007 after completing a Secretariat course, has built nearly two decades of experience and gained national television recognition.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Six convicted for illegal waste dumping at Kumasi roundabout

    Six sanitation offenders were convicted by a District Magistrate Court for illegally dumping refuse at the Otumfuo Roundabout at Kejetia in Kumasi. Each was sentenced to 100 penalty units (GHc1,200) or 10 days' imprisonment; five have paid the fine while one will serve the prison sentence.

    13 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Court convicts 12 sanitation offenders in Kumasi

    The Prempeh Assembly District Court One in Kumasi found 12 people guilty of illegally dumping waste, sentencing each to a fine of 100 penalty units (GHS 1,200) and 14 days in prison in default, with an additional six-month good behaviour bond. A 18-year-old received a reduced fine of 40 penalty units due to her age and status as a stranger.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. KMA enforcement action yields jail term for littering offender

    The Prempeh Assembly District Court convicted six individuals for illegal waste disposal at Otumfuo Roundabout in Kumasi during a KMA sanitation crackdown on 11 May 2026. Five were fined 100 penalty units (GH¢1,200) each and paid immediately; Ebenezer Atakorah failed to pay and began a 10-day custodial sentence.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 4 May

  1. KMA holds town hall to strengthen citizen engagement on governance

    The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly held a social accountability town hall meeting to deepen citizen engagement as a tool for promoting transparency and accountability. The Mayor described public involvement in governance as a statutory obligation and cornerstone of effective local administration, and urged residents to participate actively in such forums.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 1 May

  1. TUC: Economic growth must create quality jobs for workers

    The Ashanti Regional Secretary of the Trades Union Congress said that economic growth without job creation is exclusionary, and many jobs created are of poor quality. The TUC called on the government to prioritize worker welfare and quality employment to match economic growth.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 April

  1. Atwima Nwabiagya and GAYO partner on alternative waste solutions

    The Atwima Nwabiagya Municipal Assembly has signed an MoU with the Green Africa Youth Organisation to develop alternative waste management solutions and reduce reliance on the strained Oti Landfill. The partnership will implement the Zero Waste for Sustainable Cityscape Project, promoting recycling, composting, and waste segregation.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Sixty Aayalolo buses in Kumasi yield no revenue since 2018

    A preliminary probe by the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive has found no trace of revenue from 60 Aayalolo buses transferred to Kumasi since 2018, revealing improper accountability and operational failures. An independent audit, commissioned by the Managing Director, has been launched to investigate the circumstances surrounding the buses' relocation and their operations.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

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