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Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi

Also known as: Hon. Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi · Hon. Boadi · Mr Ofori Agyemang Boadi

2026-05-012026-07-11
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  1. May 2026

  2. 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
Society

KMA grants support PWDs; federation urges accessible infrastructure

The News

The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations has called on government and private institutions to make public buildings and transport systems accessible to persons with disabilities, following the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly's presentation of cash grants, start-up kits, and working tools to 57 PWDs to support sustainable livelihoods. The federation noted that hospitals, schools, and government offices lack disability-friendly features such as ramps and elevators.

Why it matters

Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations urges accessible infrastructure in public buildings and transport systems following KMA support for PWDs.

17 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. KMA grants support PWDs; federation urges accessible infrastructure

    The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations has called on government and private institutions to make public buildings and transport systems accessible to persons with disabilities, following the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly's presentation of cash grants, start-up kits, and working tools to 57 PWDs to support sustainable livelihoods. The federation noted that hospitals, schools, and government offices lack disability-friendly features such as ramps and elevators.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. KMA demolishes illegal kiosks, arrests unhygienic food vendors

    The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly led a sanitation exercise as part of National Sanitation Day activities, during which the CEO ordered demolition of illegally erected kiosks and arrested food vendors operating under unhygienic conditions, with their items confiscated. The two-day campaign aims to improve environmental cleanliness and promote public health in the city.

    21 hours ago · Joy Online →

  3. Three KMA officers injured in Asafo demolition clash

    Three officers of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly sustained injuries on July 8 during a demolition exercise at Asafo to remove structures obstructing drains and waterways, when occupants of makeshift structures allegedly attacked the task force with stones and other objects. The Kumasi Mayor said the Assembly would continue enforcing environmental sanitation regulations and preventing flooding, and that the injured officers had reported the incident to police and were receiving medical attention.

    22 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Three KMA officers injured during Kumasi demolition exercise

    Three officers of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly sustained injuries after residents attacked an Assembly taskforce during a demolition exercise behind the COCOBOD building at Adum on July 8. The KMA said the demolition aimed to clear illegal structures obstructing drainage channels and enable desilting ahead of the rainy season, but residents resisted and vandalized Assembly vehicles and equipment.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 5 July

  1. KMA and Zoomlion launch sanitation drive to prevent Kumasi flooding

    The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly and Zoomlion Ghana Limited have launched a comprehensive sanitation campaign to prevent flooding and improve waste management by clearing choked drains, desilting gutters, and managing solid waste in critical areas across Kumasi. The initiative was prompted by recent flooding in Greater Accra that claimed over 30 lives.

    5 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 4 July

  1. Ashanti region launches sustained sanitation and flood prevention drive

    The Ashanti Regional Minister has announced an intensified campaign to tackle flooding and poor sanitation, launching a region-wide cleanup exercise on National Sanitation Day in collaboration with Zoomlion Ghana Limited, NADMO, and district assemblies. Teams deployed to flood-prone areas including Airport Roundabout, Krofrom, and Kaase to desilt drains and waterways ahead of heavy rains.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Prisons Medicine and Equipment Bank launched in Kumasi

    Ghana's Prisons Service has launched a Medicine and Equipment Bank in Kumasi to improve healthcare delivery in correctional facilities. The Director-General said the initiative addresses healthcare gaps in prisons and that inmate welfare is a shared societal responsibility.

    1 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 19 June

  1. JICA commends preparatory works on Kumasi dual carriageway

    A consulting team from the Japan International Cooperation Agency has expressed satisfaction with preparatory works for the Santasi Roundabout to Asokwa Interchange dual carriageway project in Kumasi, commending the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly for clearing the right of way. The Chief Consultant for JICA said contractor procurement would commence under the Japanese government once the inspection was completed and found satisfactory, with officials to conduct a final inspection and submit a report to facilitate the project's continuation.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Telecel Ghana Foundation launches digital skills training for Ashanti youth

    The Telecel Ghana Foundation has launched Ashanti Codes, a digital skills initiative to train 1,000 young people across the Ashanti Region in coding, robotics and Internet of Things technologies by the end of the year. The programme targets upper primary and junior high school students in Kumasi, Wiamoase, Nsuta and Obuasi, with structured weekend training delivered at five learning centres.

    17 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 15 June

  1. Telecel Ghana trains 1,000 students in coding and robotics

    The Telecel Ghana Foundation has launched Telecel Ashanti Codes, a digital skills initiative targeting upper primary and junior high school students across Kumasi, Wiamoase, Nsuta and Obuasi, with structured weekend training in coding, robotics and Internet of Things technologies to be delivered at five learning centres by year-end.

    15 June 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 →

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