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Kwaku Boateng

Also known as: Mr Boateng · Kojo Akoto Boateng · Mr Akoto Boateng · Michael Osei Boateng · Theo Boateng · Prince Boadu Boateng · Kingsley Boateng · Ericson Adonteng Boateng · Akoto Boateng · Edward Boateng · Amb. Edward Boateng · Isaac Agyenim Boateng

2026-05-242026-10-28

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Chronicle

    … Kwaku Boateng, urged young Ghanaians to consider horticulture as a viable career path capable of driving national development, job creation and economic transformation. …

    FAGE Donates Coconut Seedlings to Legon, Promotes Green Economy
  3. Daily Guide

    … The Vice President of the Coconut Federation Ghana (COCOFEG), Kwaku Boateng, also encouraged young Ghanaians to embrace horticulture as a pathway to national development. …

    FAGE Donates Coconut Seedlings To Support UG Green Week
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    … The Director of Strategy and Partnerships at Saha Global, Mr Theo Boateng, said evidence gathered over years of operating in last-mile communities had shown that volunteer-managed water systems were unable to guarantee reliable service delivery. …

    Experts advocate shift to professional water management in rural communities
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    Michael Osei Boateng, popularly known as Pope, has officially declared his intention to contest for the National Youth Organiser position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), promising to rebuild the party’s youth structures and help secure victory in the 2028 general election. …

    Michael Boateng eyes NPP youth leadership position
  6. June 2026
  7. Business & Financial Times

    … A key highlight of the conference was a panel discussion moderated by Kojo Akoto Boateng and featuring industry experts Ebo Richardson, CEO of G-Money, Curtis Vanderpuije, CEO, Express Pay and Felix Darko, CEO, PayStack. …

    UBA champions Fintech partnerships to accelerate innovation and financial inclusion across Africa
  8. Joy Online

    Broadcaster and commercial farmer Kojo Akoto Boateng has called for greater state investment in agricultural infrastructure, arguing that the government must play a more deliberate role in creating the conditions necessary for private sector participation and improved food securi …

    State must lead investment in agricultural infrastructure to boost food security – Kojo Akoto Boateng
  9. Joy Online

    … Agribusiness entrepreneur and co-host of the Joy FM Super Morning Show, Kojo Akoto Boateng, has revealed that only about 36 per cent of the 155-hectare facility is currently in use, as significant portions of the designated irrigation land have been taken over by unauthorised dev …

    Ashaiman Irrigation Scheme under threat as encroachment engulfs farmland – Kojo Akoto Boateng
  10. May 2026
  11. The Chronicle

    … In remarks delivered on behalf of the Director for Economics and Local Content, Kwaku Boateng, the Commission said investments of this nature were critical to Ghana’s local content agenda and would help retain more value within the national economy. …

    7 Eleven Energy Services opens manufacturing hub in Western Region
  12. Joy Online

    The Director for Economics and Local Content at the Petroleum Commission, Kwaku Boateng, says despite the slow growth of Ghana’s petroleum industry, there are still clear signs of progress in the capacity of indigenous Ghanaian support service providers. …

    Petroleum Commission hails 7 Eleven Energy Services’ indigenous bolt and nut plant as sign of local content growth

Friday 23 October

  1. Hearts secure third consecutive league win against Holy Stars

    Accra Hearts of Oak defeated Holy Stars 1-0 at the University of Ghana Stadium, with Martin Karikari scoring the decisive goal in the 81st minute to secure their third consecutive league victory and move to the top of the table.

    23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 12 October

  1. MTN Ghana promotes MoMo App for expanded digital financial services

    MTN Ghana is campaigning to shift customers from traditional Mobile Money transactions to the MoMo App, which offers savings, investments, loans and pension products alongside money transfers. The company has undertaken activations in the Volta Region to help customers download and use the app, aiming to move customers from basic wallet services to broader financial well-being.

    12 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 8 October

  1. NPP Italy Branch calls for unity under new national leadership

    The NPP Italy Branch has congratulated the newly elected national officers and urged them to prioritise unity, reconciliation, and inclusiveness as the party prepares for the 2028 General Elections. The branch pledged support and called for collaboration between members at home and in the diaspora.

    8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. MTN pushes MoMo app for savings, investment and credit access

    MTN Ghana is repositioning its Mobile Money service from a transaction platform to a broader financial-wellness tool, encouraging customers to use the MoMo App for saving, investing, accessing loans and pension products. The company has intensified community engagement across the Volta Region to help customers download and understand the app's wider range of digital financial services.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Adenta Kumi accepts defeat in NPP National Youth Organiser race

    Alfred Ababio Kumi lost his bid to become the NPP's National Youth Organiser, polling 25 votes compared to winner Abanga Fuseini Yakubu's 1,550 votes at the party's National Delegates Conference in Kumasi. Kumi accepted the defeat and said he learned that resources, organisation, strategy and preparation are as important as hard work and sacrifice in winning an election.

    5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 4 October

  1. Amb. Boateng congratulates Boadu, Kodua on NPP leadership wins

    Former Ambassador Edward Boateng has congratulated John Boadu on his election as NPP National Chairman and Justin Frimpong Kodua on his re-election as General Secretary, saying their victory comes with responsibility to rebuild the party and unite members ahead of 2028 elections.

    4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. John Boadu tasked with rebuilding and uniting NPP for 2028

    Former Ambassador Edward Boateng has called on newly elected NPP National Chairman John Boadu to strengthen the party's organisational structures, restore discipline, and rebuild public confidence ahead of the 2028 general elections. Boateng emphasised the need for reconciliation among party members and learning from the NPP's 2024 electoral defeat to reconnect with the grassroots and Ghanaian electorate.

    4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. John Boadu elected NPP National Chairman for 2028 campaign

    The New Patriotic Party elected a new national leadership team at its delegates conference in Kumasi on October 3, 2026, with former General Secretary John Boadu winning the chairmanship with 2,888 votes, ahead of Boakye Agyarko (2,048 votes) and Paul Afoko (490 votes). Justin Frimpong Kodua retained the General Secretary position with 4,486 votes.

    4 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  4. Mavis Hawa Koomson elected NPP National Women's Organiser

    Former Awutu Senya East MP Mavis Hawa Koomson has been elected National Women's Organiser of the New Patriotic Party at the party's National Delegates Conference in Kumasi on October 3, 2026, defeating sole contender Hajia Safia Mohammed.

    4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Abanga Fuseini elected NPP National Youth Organiser

    Abanga Fuseini Yakubu has been elected National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party, securing 1,550 votes at the party's national executive elections held in Kumasi on 3 October. He succeeds Salam Mustapha, pledging to strengthen youth mobilisation and expand NPP support among young people.

    4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

  1. Abanga leads NPP youth organiser race at 45% in poll

    Fusaini Yakubu Abanga maintained his lead in the race for National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party with 45% support in a final Global InfoAnalytics tracking poll conducted between September 24 and 28, followed by Clement Opoku Gyamfi at 22% and Michael Osei Boateng at 14%.

    2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Ghana should fund large-scale farms for industrialisation—Kojo Akoto Boateng

    Commercial farmer and Joy FM co-host Kojo Akoto Boateng has called for greater investment in large-scale farming rather than smallholder farming, arguing that expanded farms with improved quality, consistent supply, and irrigation are necessary to drive Ghana's industrialisation and create jobs while supplying produce for export and manufacturing.

    23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Banks should mobilise $10bn for medium and large-scale farming

    Joy FM presenter and commercial farmer Kojo Akoto Boateng has urged Ghana's banks to work with government and the private sector to mobilise $10 billion over five years for medium- and large-scale farming, arguing that larger farms would improve the quality and consistency of agricultural produce and support manufacturing.

    23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Enterprise AI adoption in Africa requires infrastructure and ecosystem support

    Scaling AI across Africa requires more than software; successful deployment depends on infrastructure, cybersecurity, skills, distribution, regulation, and partnerships across the entire ecosystem, not just technology developers and models.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

  1. 20-year-old remanded for allegedly attacking police officer

    Kofi Berko, 20, has been remanded into police custody by Nsuta Circuit Court in the Sekyere Central District after pleading guilty to attacking a police officer during an attempt to free a suspect from detention. The case has been adjourned to September 4, 2026, for conviction and sentencing.

    31 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Fallen live electricity cable kills over 10 cattle in Krachi East

    About 10 cattle died at Abrewanko in Krachi East Municipality after contacting a high-tension electricity cable that fell into a stream about three days ago. The Assembly Member has called on the Electricity Company of Ghana to urgently disconnect and remove the cable to prevent further deaths and potential human casualties.

    30 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

  1. Coconut Federation VP calls for increased agricultural investment

    The Vice President of the Coconut Federation of Ghana says coconut is a zero-waste crop with applications across food, automotive, and other industries, and calls for greater investment in the sector to drive value addition and job creation ahead of the Ghana International Horticulture Expo 2026.

    28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. AMA Mayor apologises to extortion victim, orders refund

    Accra Metropolitan Chief Executive Michael Kpakpo Allotey apologised to citizen Kingsley Boateng for alleged extortion by AMA personnel and directed that the money be refunded. The Mayor warned that any AMA official found engaging in extortion would face the law and urged residents to report such incidents to the Assembly.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

  1. NPP must combat vote buying to uphold democratic principles

    An opinion piece argues that vote buying undermines the NPP's commitment to democracy, rule of law, and meritocracy by shifting election focus from competence to financial strength, and warns that money spent to purchase votes creates expectations of recovery that fuel corruption and weaken accountability.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. NPP Italy Branch elects Prince Boadu Boateng unopposed as Secretary

    The New Patriotic Party Italy Branch has elected Prince Boadu Boateng as Branch Secretary unopposed at a Delegates Conference in Modena, with 108 of 128 registered voters participating. Mr Boateng pledged to focus on reconciliation, reorganisation, restructuring, international relations and financial sustainability to strengthen the branch.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. FAGE donates coconut seedlings to University of Ghana

    The Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters, in collaboration with Coconut Federation-Ghana and AgriOne Technologies, donated coconut seedlings to the University of Ghana during its Green Week 2026 celebration to promote environmental sustainability and climate-smart agriculture. The initiative is framed as part of Ghana's horticultural sector development and precedes the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026 scheduled for September 3–5 in Accra.

    28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 27 July

  1. FAGE donates coconut seedlings for UG Green Week campaign

    The Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters has donated coconut seedlings to the University of Ghana Green Week 2026 to support campus tree-planting, partnering with the Coconut Federation Ghana and AgriOne Technologies to promote environmental sustainability and youth empowerment in agriculture.

    27 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Water sector experts push professional management over volunteers

    WASH stakeholders in the Savannah Region have called for a shift from volunteer-based to professionally managed water services, arguing that the current system is unreliable for delivering safe drinking water to remote communities. The Savannah Regional Minister endorsed Saha Global's professionalised rural water management model as innovative and aligned with government efforts to expand potable water access.

    15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Michael Boateng announces bid for NPP youth organiser role

    Michael Osei Boateng declared his intention to contest for National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party, citing his background in student politics and grassroots activism. He pledged to rebuild the party's youth structures and support preparations for the 2028 general election.

    9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. UBA hosts inaugural fintech conference to promote African partnership

    UBA Ghana hosted the UBA Fintech Conference 2026 at the Marriott Hotel, bringing together fintech innovators, financial institutions, investors, and industry leaders to explore digital transformation and financial inclusion across Africa. Board member Linda Naa Dzama Quaynor emphasised that future financial services will be driven by collaboration between banks and fintechs, and highlighted UBA's presence in 20 African countries and key international financial centres as positioning it to support innovation.

    24 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 15 June

  1. Government must lead agricultural infrastructure investment for food security

    Broadcaster and commercial farmer Kojo Akoto Boateng has called for greater state investment in agricultural infrastructure such as irrigation systems, access roads and production-support facilities, arguing that the government must play a deliberate role in creating conditions for private sector participation and improved food security.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ashaiman Irrigation Scheme threatened by land encroachment

    The 155-hectare Ashaiman Irrigation Scheme in Greater Accra is under pressure from unauthorised developments, with only about 36 per cent currently in use. Kojo Akoto Boateng warns that encroachment on the catchment area by developments like Santo and East Legon Hills threatens the scheme's original purpose of supplying vegetables to Accra and Tema.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 25 May

  1. 7 Eleven opens manufacturing facility for bolts, nuts, coatings

    7 Eleven Energy Service has commissioned a manufacturing facility in Aboadze to produce industrial bolts, nuts, and advanced coated products for petroleum, mining, construction, energy and infrastructure sectors. The facility is intended to reduce import reliance, create skilled jobs, and strengthen indigenous manufacturing capacity.

    25 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Petroleum Commission praises indigenous firm's local content growth

    The Petroleum Commission's Director for Economics and Local Content commended 7 Eleven Energy Services during the commissioning of its bolt, nut, and surface coating facility in Aboadze, noting that indigenous Ghanaian companies' growing capacity to provide key services and manufacture components will help reduce petroleum production costs and increase benefits to Ghana.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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