Also known as: KMA
Local government authority in Kumasi overseeing infrastructure projects, market redevelopment, revenue collection, and urban services in Ashanti Region.
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… He also appealed to the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) to deploy its towing vehicle to assist in clearing the trailer and ease traffic flow around the roundabout. …
Trailer carrying cabbage overturns at Ahodwo Roundabout, driver injuredThe Chronicle
… The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) is constructing three of these health facilities. …
96 health facilities under construction in Ashanti RegionJoy Online
The Atwima Mponua District has recorded 139 new HIV infections, making it the second-highest in the Ashanti Region after the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly. …
Atwima Mponua records 139 new HIV infections, second highest in Ashanti RegionDaily Guide
A bulldozer destroying some of the illegal structures THE KUMASI Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has finally cleared the way at Abrepo Junction to Suame roundabout for the Suame Interchange project to smoothly proceed. …
KMA Clears Path For Road ProjectJoy Online
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has announced plans to extend its daily toll and market fee collection to night-time businesses and weekends, effective October this year. …
KMA to extend daily toll collection to nights and weekendsJoy Online
The Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, has admitted that most public infrastructure in the metropolis, including his own office, is not disability-friendly. …
No disability access, no building permit – KMA declaresJoy Online
… heads together to see how we can lift you out of this unfortunate situation,” he said. “When we get the report from NADMO, we will explore every opportunity that exists to support the victims.” Mr Ayariga said the government, in coordination with the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly …
Government promises support for Kumasi Central Market fire victimsJoy Online
… Mr Ayariga said, he would continue the discussions that had started with the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council and the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to see how to go about implementing the Phase Three. …
Contractors to resume work on Phase Two of Kejetia Market ProjectJoy Online
… Mr Ayariga stated that they would continue discussions with the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council and the Asantehene. …
Kejetia Phase III pricing talks loom as government moves to restart stalled worksJoy Online
In a major boost to inclusive development, the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has disbursed livelihood support to 64 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) under the Disability Component of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF). …
KMA empowers 64 persons with disabilities; Mayor unveils plan for sustainable skills centreA trailer transporting cabbage from Accra to Daban in Kumasi overturned at Ahodwo Roundabout at about 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, injuring the driver, Kwame Moses, who attributed the accident to the weight of the load.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
A trailer transporting cabbage from Accra to Daban in Kumasi overturned at Ahodwo Roundabout at about 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, injuring the driver, Kwame Moses, who attributed the accident to the weight of the load.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council announced 96 health facilities are under construction in the region, including three by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly: a paediatric clinic, a facility at Moshie Zongo, and a Breast Care Centre at KATH estimated to cost GH¢2,442,959.20 and funded through the District Assemblies Common Fund.
26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Atwima Mponua District recorded 139 new HIV infections in 2025, the second-highest in the Ashanti Region. The District Chief Executive has inaugurated a nine-member AIDS Commission committee and called for intensified public education, testing, and support services to curb the spread.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has cleared illegal structures from the Abrepo Junction to Suame roundabout area to allow the Suame Interchange project to proceed. The demolition followed multiple notices and evacuation warnings issued to traders and residents occupying portions of the road.
16 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has announced plans to extend its daily toll and market fee collection to night-time businesses and weekends, effective October this year, and is consulting stakeholders on proposed 2027 fiscal year fees based on guidelines from the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly's Chief Executive says the authority now requires disability accessibility in all new public buildings before granting permits, though he acknowledged that most existing public infrastructure in the city lacks PWD-friendly features because they predate Ghana's Disability Act. The KMA plans 18 projects in its 2027 development plan to make public spaces more inclusive.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has assured traders affected by a fire at Kumasi Central Market of state support, with NADMO to assess damage and determine assistance needed. The fire destroyed 15 shops; the government has agreed to allow affected shop owners to temporarily restore trading spaces ahead of Christmas, pending structural safety clearance.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Local Government Minister announced that contractors will resume work on Phase Two of the Kumasi Central Market (Kejetia Market), which is about 60 per cent complete after stalling for two years. The Finance Minister has approved using proceeds from earlier phases to fund the resumption and commence Phase Three.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government is moving to restart construction on Phase Two of the Kejetia Market Redevelopment project, which has stalled for nearly two years and is about 60 percent complete, with Finance Minister approval to use proceeds from Phases One and Two to bring contractors back and begin pricing discussions for Phase Three.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has provided income-generating equipment and financial support to 64 persons with disabilities under the District Assemblies Common Fund. The Mayor also announced plans for a state-of-the-art skills development centre to provide more sustainable support to PWDs.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has announced temporary road closures and traffic diversions around Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi ahead of the NPP National Delegates Conference and elections on Saturday, October 3, 2026, to ensure public safety and security.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has issued a final notice for traders, garage operators, and businesses in Abrepo Junction to vacate by October 4 ahead of preparatory works for Phase One of the Suame Interchange Project. Phase Two is currently 87 per cent complete and expected to open by October 2026, with Phase One including a three-tier interchange at Suame and overpasses at Abrepo and Krofrom Junctions.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly's joint taskforce has impounded about ten commercial vehicles in the CBD for charging unapproved transport fares, with enforcement focused on major terminals during evening hours. The operation, led by Mohammed Muntari Alhassan, will continue in phases until fare administration is restored.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has impounded about ten vehicles in a crackdown on commercial drivers charging unapproved transport fares in the CBD, with enforcement focused on night-time operations at major terminals where drivers have been overcharging passengers during evening rush hours.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has cautioned drivers against charging unapproved transport fares, warning that offenders will be arrested and prosecuted. The Assembly said it would impound vehicles, impose spot fines, and prosecute violators, and may also publish offenders' names as a deterrent.
28 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ashanti Business Owners Association has donated GH¢200,000 towards temporary offices for police personnel while existing Kumasi Central Police Station offices are demolished to make way for a modern police complex estimated at GH¢4.8 million. The donation brings the total mobilised for the temporary facility to GH¢410,000.
28 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
IMANI Africa and the Ministry of Local Government discussed reforms on sanitation, local revenue mobilisation, urban mobility and market redevelopment in a September 2026 engagement. The proposals include reorganising waste collection in Greater Accra into three operational blocks with transfer stations and a two-bin household waste separation system.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Local Government announced that contractors will resume work on the Kejetia Market Redevelopment Phase II project in October after the government secured 248 million Euros, though the minister acknowledged this amount is insufficient to complete the entire project that has stalled since last year due to financial constraints.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Traders at Kumasi Central Market have called for tighter controls over shop transfers and rentals, after some owners began subletting spaces at significantly higher prices than their original premiums. The Federation of Kumasi Traders president says management must introduce measures to monitor such transactions and prevent sharp increases in shop values from undermining market redevelopment revenue.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly is seeking financial resources to restart the long-delayed Phase II redevelopment of Kumasi Central Market, which was contracted for €248 million in December 2018 but has remained stalled. The expanded market is expected to add more than 3,760 counter shops, over 6,000 lockable shops, and a 600-vehicle transport terminal to the existing Kejetia complex.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former and serving Ghana Railway Company workers in Ashanti Region have vowed to resist eviction by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, saying they were not adequately consulted before being directed to vacate by December 31, 2026. The workers say they will leave if railway operations resume and they are provided with clear relocation arrangements, but refuse to vacate without clarity on the land's status and their future.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Retired and serving railway workers in Kumasi have been issued a three-month eviction notice by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly to vacate bungalows on railway lands at Adum, where some have lived for over 30 years. Many occupants fear homelessness, and some pensioners remain there because their retirement benefits have not been fully paid.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly passed a by-law requiring newly appointed and approved Metropolitan Chief Executives to occupy the official Mayor's residence at No. 7 Ellis Avenue. Non-compliance could result in a vote of no confidence and removal from office.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has passed a by-law requiring every appointed and approved Metropolitan Chief Executive to occupy the official Mayor's residence. A Mayor who declines to reside there could face a vote of no confidence and removal from office; the measure was unanimously approved to protect and preserve the state-owned facility from deterioration.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly plans to transition from traditional billboards to digital advertising boards from 2027, aiming to reduce disorder, improve city aesthetics, and provide advertisers greater value for investment. The Assembly will issue guidelines on billboard numbers, sizes, designs and placement along major roads and strategic locations.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has temporarily banned the erection of new billboards across the metropolis and given current operators 14 days to report with valid permits and proof of fee payment for 2026, or face removal of their structures.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
KNUST Senior High School in Kumasi is considering reducing enrollment for the next academic year amid severe infrastructure deficits that threaten academic quality. The school's 4,121 students and 245 staff are straining existing facilities, with 10 classes housed in an abandoned structure, and management says the government's only infrastructural intervention since the Free Senior High School policy has been construction of an emergency boys' dormitory.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Four Senior High Schools in Kumasi have each received 100 pieces of modern furniture from the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly via the District Assembly Common Fund. The mayor said the assembly plans to procure an additional 1,000 furniture sets before year-end and distribute them to schools every three months.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Department of Gender in the Ashanti Region has raised concern over increasing teenage pregnancy among adolescents and stressed the need for sustained collaboration among parents, schools, communities, health professionals, government agencies and development partners to address contributing factors. The concern was raised during sensitisation workshops organised by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund and the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council, aimed at strengthening adolescent-friendly health services and improving access to sexual and reproductive health information.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly announced plans to construct a 20-seater toilet facility for Kumasi Senior High Technical School to address the institution's sanitation challenges, as the school grapples with infrastructure pressure from enrolment that has grown to 4,754 students since its establishment in 1991.
18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →