Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Senior High School

Also known as: KNUST SHS · Mmadwemma of KNUST SHS

Senior high school in Kumasi that competed in the 2026 Luv FM High School Debate, winning the championship.

2026-05-132026-10-22

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October 2026
21 OctJoy Online
… Category B: KNUST SHS, Kumasi Girls SHS, Labone SHS, Benkum SHS, Okadjakrom SHTS, St Francis SHTS (Akim Oda) and Nkwatia Presby SHS. …
94.7% of SHSs named in sexual abuse reports are Category B or C, amid soaring demand for Category A schools
September 2026
3 SeptJoy Online
In a clash of intellectual titans, KNUST SHS delivered a masterclass in persuasion to defeat Osei Adutwum SHS and etch their name in the annals of the Luv FM Kel-Charcoal Toothpaste High School Debate. …
KNUST SHS defeats Osei Adutwum SHS to win Luv FM High School Debate
August 2026
31 AugJoy Online
… After a fierce bout of rebuttals, KNUST SHS and Osei Adutwum SHS triumphed over their opponents in dramatic semi-final contests. …
Luv FM High School Debate: KNUST SHS and Osei Adutwum SHS set up thrilling final after dramatic semi-finals
25 AugJoy Online
… The first contest saw KNUST SHS, a semifinalist in last year’s edition, return to the battlefield after a dazzling and convincing performance in the Round of 16. …
KNUST SHS, Church of Christ SHS book Luv FM Debate semifinal spots
18 AugJoy Online
… At the end, however, it was Kumasi High School’s game, joining KNUST SHS and St. …
Luv FM High School Debate: Prempeh dethroned as CHRISSEC and KUHIS ignite quarter-final path
17 AugJoy Online
… Louis Senior High School and the KNUST SHS proved their mettle, cementing their stance as a dominant force after qualifying to the quarter-finals stage of the Luv FM Kel-Charcoal Toothpaste High School Debate. …
Luv FM High School Debate: KNUST, St. Louis strike gold as quarter-finals dreams come alive
17 AugJoy Online
… Louis SHS and KNUST SHS entering into the fray, the competition is about hitting its boiling point. …
Luv FM High School Debate: Anticipation builds as schools battle for supremacy in Round of 16
July 2026
25 JulJoy Online
… Among the schools expected to draw attention are Kumasi Academy (KUMACA), KNUST SHS, Kumasi High School, St. …
NSMQ 2026: 98 schools in Ashanti region battle for national qualification spots
May 2026
15 MayDaily Guide
A candidate of the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Senior High School (KNUST SHS) has died after a short illness, throwing the school into a state of grief. …
WASSCE Candidate Dies At KNUST SHS
13 MayJoy Online
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Senior High School (KNUST SHS) in Kumasi has confirmed the death of one of its candidates following a brief illness during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). …
WASSCE: KNUST SHS records one death, another candidate pregnant

Society

Sexual abuse reports in SHSs predominantly from Category B, C schools

The News

Analysis of 44 reported sexual abuse cases since 2015 found that 18 of 19 senior high schools named were Category B or C (94.7%), though this largely reflects the distribution of schools in the register rather than proving Category A schools are safer. The data shows strong demand for Category A schools, with 313,283 candidates selecting them first for 2026 placement against only 76,417 declared vacancies.

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Sexual abuse reports in SHSs predominantly from Category B, C schools
Analysis of 44 reported sexual abuse cases since 2015 found that 18 of 19 senior high schools named were Category B or C (94.7%), though this largely reflects the distribution of schools in the register rather than proving Category A schools are safer. The data shows strong demand for Category A schools, with 313,283 candidates selecting them first for 2026 placement against only 76,417 declared vacancies.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

KNUST SHS wins Luv FM High School Debate championship
KNUST SHS defeated Osei Adutwum SHS to win the Luv FM Kel-Charcoal Toothpaste High School Debate, with the final motion debating whether Ghana's biggest problem is bad leaders or bad citizens. KNUST was declared champion after a unanimous 254–239 victory.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

KNUST SHS and Osei Adutwum SHS advance to debate final
KNUST SHS and Osei Adutwum SHS progressed to the grand finale of the Luv FM Kel-Charcoal High School Debate after triumphing in dramatic semi-final contests at the Christian Service University auditorium.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 25 August

KNUST SHS and Church of Christ SHS advance to debate semifinals
KNUST SHS and Church of Christ SHS have secured their places in the semifinals of the Luv FM High School Debate after winning their quarterfinal matchups on the first day of competition at Christian Service University.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 18 August

Prempeh dethroned by Church of Christ in high school debate
Reigning champions Prempeh College lost their title defence in the Luv FM Kel-Charcoal Toothpaste High School Debate when Church of Christ SHS defeated them on the motion "Adding towing services to insurance premium is disingenious", winning by unanimous judge decision 242–221.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 17 August

KNUST, St. Louis advance to Luv FM debate quarter-finals
KNUST SHS and St. Louis SHS qualified for the quarter-finals of the 8th Luv FM Kel-Charcoal Toothpaste High School Debate after defeating Afigyaman and Konongo Odumasi, respectively, in round of sixteen contests held on August 17, 2026.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Luv FM High School Debate Round of 16 begins in Kumasi
The Luv FM Kel-Charcoal High School Debate competition has advanced to its Round of 16 stage, with seeded schools including defending champions Prempeh College, Kumasi High School, St. Louis SHS and KNUST SHS competing. Judges have noted improved performance from debaters in recent years.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 25 July

Ashanti Region: 98 schools compete in NSMQ 2026 regional qualifiers
Ninety-eight senior high schools in the Ashanti Region are competing across 21 contests to qualify for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz national championship. Several prominent schools, including Kumasi Academy, KNUST SHS, and St. Louis SHS, are competing in the regional qualifiers after missing automatic qualification.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 15 May

WASSCE candidate dies during exam at KNUST SHS
A 2026 WASSCE candidate at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Senior High School died on the second day of examinations after a short illness. School management said 1,022 candidates are sitting the exam, and that counselling support is being offered to students as examinations continue.
15 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 13 May

KNUST SHS records death during ongoing WASSCE exams
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Senior High School in Kumasi has confirmed the death of one candidate following a brief illness during the West African Senior School Certificate Examination. The school is providing support to remaining candidates, and reported that 1,022 of its candidates are sitting for this year's WASSCE, with examination conduct described as smooth so far.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →