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Government officials highlight the new highway as a major infrastructure milestone, confirming it will be fully financed through local resources to demonstrate national development capacity.

Large crowds gathered in the Ashanti region to celebrate the return of Ghana’s paramount traditional ruler following an official visit to the United States, highlighting his continued cultural and political influence.

Ghana has experienced a series of devastating traffic accidents on its primary highways, including a head-on collision on the Accra-Aflao route that claimed 13 lives and a separate bus crash on the Kumasi-Accra corridor that required the rescue of 68 passengers. Authorities have launched investigations into both incidents.

A fatal collision at Dr Marbel Junction on the Accra–Kumasi Highway resulted in two deaths and six injuries, prompting a rapid response from the Ghana National Fire Service.

The KNUST Senior High School in Kumasi, Ghana, is evaluating a reduction in student enrollment for the upcoming academic year due to severe shortages in campus facilities.

The Royal Praise 2026 tour wrapped up in Accra and Kumasi, drawing large crowds for worship and celebration as the minister looks forward to expanding the event next year.

The 11th edition of the Black Star International Film Festival in Kumasi will showcase a diverse official selection of cinematic works from eleven nations.

Officials are warning against external interference aimed at convincing landowners along the Accra-Kumasi highway route to reject fair compensation packages for acquired properties.

Ghana's Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, announced that less than 20 kilometers of clearing work remains before the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project reaches Kumasi.

A three-storey building located in Manhyia South, Kumasi, close to the Manhyia Palace and Manhyia Government Hospital, has been destroyed by fire.

Commercial drivers in Santasi, Kumasi, parked their vehicles in protest against arrests made over a GH¢1 fare increase, while other Kumasi drivers support road traffic laws but demand public education. The protests highlight tensions between drivers and authorities regarding fare adjustments and enforcement.

BOSTenergies has met with fuel tanker drivers to address their concerns at the Kumasi depot, assuring stakeholders that the depot will continue to meet market demand using existing loading arms.

The Black Star International Film Festival has unveiled its 2026 key art ahead of its September edition in Kumasi.

Tanker drivers in Ghana's Ashanti, Bono, Ahafo, and Western North Regions have commenced a three-day sit-down strike, protesting alleged inaccuracies in fuel measurement and monitoring meters at the Kumasi Depot of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transport Company.

Members of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) participated in a two-day 'Next Generation Leadership Training' aimed at enhancing accountable and responsive local governance.

A road crash near Paradise Restaurant on the Accra–Kumasi Highway resulted in the death of one woman and left 14 others injured.

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) is still working to determine the exact cause of a fatal accident at the Ofankor Barrier on the Accra–Kumasi Highway, which claimed 11 lives.

Kumasi Academy (KUMACA) has officially launched its 70th-anniversary celebration, focusing on shaping character and cultivating minds, with events planned for August 2026.

The 8th edition of the Luv FM Kel-Charcoal High School Debate has commenced with preliminary rounds held at Christian Service University in Kumasi, Ghana, on Monday, August 10, 2026.

Thousands of Kristo Asafo members and Kumasi residents gathered at Prempeh Assembly Hall for a thanksgiving service honoring the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo.

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has denied claims of financial interest in the prefabricated containers at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, clarifying the scope of its post-demolition rebuilding plan.

A tipper truck loaded with sand plunged into the River Offin at Adiembra in Ghana, disrupting vehicular movement on the Nyinahin-Kumasi highway and injuring two people.

A multi-vehicle collision, resulting in a fire and seven casualties, has blocked the Accra-Kumasi Highway at the Birimso Bridge. Police have diverted traffic as emergency services respond to the pile-up crash.

Five people sustained gunshot injuries after armed robbers attacked a VIP JEOUN passenger coach on the Accra–Kumasi Highway in Ghana. This was one of two separate highway robbery incidents involving the transport operator within two hours.

The Manasseh & Friends Creative Writing Clinic is expanding its program to Kumasi, Ghana, with an event scheduled for September 5, 2026.

Bolt announced that more than 90% of its ride-hailing trips in Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi, Ghana, are booked through its Standard and Economy categories, highlighting the importance of affordability for users.

Two individuals who posed as nurses at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, Ghana, have been convicted and each fined GH₵ 12,000 after pleading guilty to all charges.

Government has deposited US$1.7 billion at the Bank of Ghana to finance the Accra-Kumasi Expressway under the Big Push Infrastructure Programme.

A devastating fire has engulfed a fashion training centre at Top High in Kumasi, resulting in the destruction of materials worth thousands of cedis.

Three men have been remanded into police custody in connection with the alleged lynching of a man at Sabon Zongo in Kumasi, Ghana.

Three people sustained critical injuries after a fully loaded trailer reportedly suffered brake failure and crashed into eight vehicles at the Asokwa overpass in Kumasi, Ghana.

Two separate fatal road accidents have occurred, with two people dying and two injured in a crash on the Accra-Kumasi Highway in Ghana, and two fatalities along with four seriously injured in a wrong-way driving incident on Germany's A45.

The Ashanti Car Dealers Association has appealed to Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to intervene in what they describe as unfair treatment by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly regarding evictions of members operating along the Ahodwo-Santasi stretch.

A serious road accident on the Fodoa–Nadeso stretch of the Kumasi Highway in Ghana's Eastern Region has resulted in two fatalities and several injuries.

Ghana's Minority has demanded a detailed breakdown of the GH¢10.92 billion expenditure on the Accra-Kumasi Expressway. However, the Controller and Accountant General's Department has denied spending the funds, stating they remain untouched.

Three friends have been remanded into prison custody by the Asante Abuakwa Circuit Court in Ghana for committing six offenses, including unlawful entry and stealing, in Amanfrom near Kumasi.

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has increased monthly wages for sweepers from Gh₵250 to Gh₵800 and announced new demolitions at the Asafo Interchange on July 17.

Ghana's heavy reliance on extractive sector revenues to fund major infrastructure projects, such as the Kumasi-Accra expressway, could expose the country to significant risks if global commodity prices decline, warns the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC).

The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC is supporting Ghanaian businesses in international markets by hosting a trade seminar in Kumasi, focusing on financing, risk management, and cross-border opportunities.

A Chief Inspector in Ghana's Ashanti region is under investigation for allegedly renting out unauthorized structures to commercial sex workers in Kumasi.

The Asokwa Circuit Court in Kumasi has sentenced a 35-year-old man to two-and-a-half years' imprisonment after he admitted stealing from a patient's relative at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital…

A demolition exercise by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) in Asafo turned chaotic as squatters violently resisted, resulting in injuries to three individuals, including a military officer.

A court in Kumasi, responsible for enforcing sanitation regulations, is under public scrutiny after its own public urinal was found in a dilapidated and unhygienic state, raising questions about the city's sanitation campaign.

Muzic Mensah has received four nominations for the 2026 Ghana Music Awards USA, with the nominees announced in Kumasi to recognize Ghanaian musicians making an impact locally and in the diaspora.

The Ashanti Regional Police Command in Ghana has arrested six individuals for allegedly dealing in unregistered pharmaceutical products during an intelligence-led operation at the Airport Roundabout in Kumasi.

Heavy rains have disrupted movement on the Accra–Kumasi Highway, with sections of the major road submerged by floodwaters, bringing traffic to a complete standstill.

Health authorities in Ghana's Ashanti Region, specifically Kumasi, are expressing alarm over a significant increase in synthetic drug abuse, with substances like cannabis and alcohol now accounting for over 55% of all reported cases.

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II officially launched the 75th-anniversary celebration of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, highlighting the university's legacy and impact.

Telecel Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing collaborations with its cash agent network across the Ashanti Region, holding a regional forum at the Kejetia Market Square in Kumasi.

BOST Energies Limited has vehemently denied reports alleging the detection of contaminated fuel at its Kumasi Depot, labeling the claims as inaccurate and misleading.

The University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (USTED) has launched its first Career Connect fair in Kumasi to connect students with industry and enhance their career prospects.

The Mayor of Kumasi, Richard Ofori Agyeman Boadi, has intensified efforts to prevent flooding in the metropolis by inspecting flood-prone areas ahead of the peak rainy season.

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) boss states that the high cost of engineering solutions is a significant obstacle to addressing persistent flooding in Kumasi.

Telecel Ghana has launched the Ashanti Codes initiative in Kumasi to promote digitalization and AI education among young people in the Ashanti Region through a 12-week program.

Activities at the Out-Patient Department (OPD) of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi have returned to full operation following the suspension of a four-day strike by doctors.

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has issued a final evacuation notice to traders, mechanics, car dealers, and owners of temporary structures. This order is to clear the way for the commencement of the Santasi-Asokwa Interchange construction.

Leading dairy brand Cowbell celebrated World Milk Day in Ghana's Ashanti Region by providing 10,000 servings of complete breakfast to students from various basic schools in Kumasi, emphasizing the role of women in dairy and nourishment.

Four students from Kumasi Academy, currently sitting for the WASSCE exams, have been arrested by police following alleged threats to set the school on fire after completing their examinations.

Dancehall artist Stonebwoy has joined calls for the Ghanaian government to increase the feeding allowance for inmates in the country’s prisons, following his visit to Kumasi Central Prisons.

An estimated 50 tons of shea butter oil spilled onto the Accra–Kumasi Highway on Sunday, May 31 after a DAF XF tanker suffered a discharge valve failure at Misa Fuel Station in Ntoaso, creating…

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) plans to finalize a significant upgrade of key sub-transmission lines in the Greater Kumasi area by June 5, 2026. The project aims to enhance the region's power network.

A small group of typists in Kumasi, Ghana, continues to operate a business centered around typewriters, preserving an old craft in the digital age.

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded to a road traffic accident involving a DAF fuel tanker carrying 54,000 litres of diesel at Asuboi on the Accra–Kumasi Highway, with no casualties reported.

Nhyira FM, a leading radio station in Ghana's Ashanti Region, successfully hosted its annual Fufu Party in Kumasi, feeding approximately 1,000 patrons and bringing the city to a standstill.

Ghanaian official Agbodza has called for national support for the "Big Push" road program and defended the timeline for the Accra-Kumasi expressway. He also dismissed political claims surrounding the projects and urged stakeholders to engage with the Ministry.

Following the conviction of six sanitation offenders, the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly arraigned 12 additional offenders before the Prempeh Assembly District Court One for prosecution.

A fatal road crash near the Rider Iron and Steel Company at Odumasi-Ohene Nkwanta on the Kumasi-Accra Highway has resulted in three deaths and twenty injuries.

Ghanaian officials have confirmed that the construction of the major Accra-Kumasi highway will be entirely financed by the end of 2026 without requiring additional borrowing. The announcement outlines the government's strategy to complete the critical infrastructure project using domestic resources.

Engineers from the Ghana Armed Forces have cleared 170 kilometers of the proposed 176-kilometer corridor for the Accra-Kumasi Expressway, leaving only six kilometers remaining to finish the land-clearing phase.

Local authorities in Ghana's Kumasi metropolis have suspended the installation of new advertising billboards indefinitely to regulate urban aesthetics and planning.

The city of Kumasi is experiencing a surge in domestic air travel demand, positioning it as a key hub for regional connectivity and aviation growth within Ghana.

Minister Mahama Ayariga visited the second phase of Kumasi's Kejetia Market construction site to assess progress and reaffirmed his ministry's commitment to completing the development project.

Following a devastating fire in Kumasi's Asawase district, emergency agency NADMO has intervened to prevent residents from immediately rebuilding structures on the unsafe site.

The Environmental Protection Authority has launched a new outreach initiative in Kumasi to prepare citizens for the nationwide prohibition of styrofoam products scheduled for January 2027.

The Ghanaian government has commissioned a new office complex for the Minerals Commission in Kumasi, aiming to strengthen mining regulatory institutions and improve service delivery in the sector.

Anglican SHS and Kumasi Girls have successfully advanced to the one-eighth stage of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) 2026, with Namong SHTS also performing well in their debut.

Stephen Kwabena Boateng, widely known as Kwabena Kesse or Kessben, the CEO of Kessben Group and a prominent Kumasi businessman, has passed away at the age of 68.

Six people sustained injuries after a Toyota Corolla plunged into the Birim River at Biremso on the Accra-Kumasi Highway near Anyinasin Junction.

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) rescued a man trapped in a Kia Rio after a Ford F-150 crashed into it at Suhum Niifio on the Accra–Kumasi Highway.

Tanker drivers in Ghana have suspended their three-day sit-down strike after reaching an agreement with the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) to address challenges at the Kumasi depot.

Health delivery in Ghana's Ashanti Region is under scrutiny after a health director revealed that 15% of maternal mortality deaths in Kumasi are 'imported' cases, contributing to the region's high national maternal death figures.

Pastor Badu Kyenkyenhene, leader of Newspring Assemblies of God, will host the 2026 HigherLife Breakfast Meeting in Kumasi, Ghana, on October 31, with the theme 'Faith for the Impossible'.

The Deputy Minister for Health, Professor Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has engaged management and frontline health workers at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) and Kumasi South Hospital on…

Students at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi are protesting the skyrocketing cost of private accommodation, with support from the Unity Hall Master.

The Municipal Chief Executive for Asokwa, Amoh Kamel, has suggested that recent attacks on Mobile Money (MoMo) vendors in the municipality may be connected to the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly’s decongestion exercise around the Asafo Market.

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to shop owners in Kumasi to remove unauthorized canopies, awnings, and sheds erected at the frontages of their premises.

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi reaffirmed its commitment to community service by organizing a comprehensive Medical and One Health Outreach as part of its 75th-anniversary celebrations.

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has announced plans to enforce a policy of standardized prefabricated container designs for all new structures in Kumasi starting in 2027, extending the policy to more areas.

Ghana's Minority caucus is calling for the urgent completion of the Accra-Kumasi Highway following a fatal accident at the Birimso Bridge. The highway has been dubbed a "road of death" due to numerous incidents and unfulfilled promises of completion.

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Ghana (SOGOG) reaffirmed its commitment to ending preventable maternal deaths by 2030, unveiling the 'Kumasi Declaration' at its annual meeting.

Dickson Amoung-Yam, MTN Ghana’s Field Service Manager in Kumasi, has called on customers of Mobile Money (MOMO) to repay the loans they have borrowed from their accounts.

Parents and guardians of Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates have been encouraged to actively engage in the Senior High School placement and school selection process.

A Kia VIP Grandbird bus crashed into a faulty MAN diesel truck at Frimpongso on the Accra–Kumasi Highway. The incident resulted in one fatality and four injuries.

At least five people sustained critical injuries after a Kia Rhino truck carrying plantains collided with a commercial vehicle at the Asafo Labour Roundabout in Kumasi, Ghana.

Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) is committed to equipping students with practical, innovation-driven learning experiences to prepare them for the evolving demands of the job market.

The Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, denied claims that President Mahama promised to complete Phase Two of the Kejetia Market Redevelopment Project by the end of 2026.

The Manhyia District Police Command arrested two men at Asawase Market in Kumasi for unlawful possession and transportation of suspected narcotic drugs concealed in fertiliser sacks.

The Kumasi Evangel Choir, a choral group in Ghana, has donated GH¢21,000 to support child cancer care at the Paediatric Oncology Unit of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH).

Police have diverted traffic after a heavily loaded articulated truck was involved in a crash at Birimso Bridge on the N6 Highway, completely blocking a section of the Accra-Kumasi Highway.

The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) plans to install a 145MVA transformer at the Kumasi (Ahodwo) Substation to enhance power reliability in the Ashanti Region.

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has resumed its demolition and decongestion exercise at the Asafo Interchange, the area behind COCOBOD and within the Takoradi Flour Mill enclave as part of…

Ghana's Accountant General’s Department has dismissed claims that GH¢11 billion has been spent on the Accra-Kumasi expressway, clarifying that while funds were transferred to the project company, this does not equate to actual construction expenditure.

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has intensified its sanitation enforcement drive in the Central Business District, arresting food vendors operating under unhygienic conditions.

Ghana's Gender Minister honored four young Ghanaian Guinness World Record holders. This recognition celebrates their achievements and contributions.

A Senior High School in Kumasi has received an $85,000 modern kitchen, prompting calls for the government to prioritize nationwide upgrades of SHS kitchens due to health and safety concerns.

Students at Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Junior High School in Kumasi, Ghana, were encouraged by IPR Ghana to become environmental champions through positive communication and daily actions during a sensitisation program.

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has revived its 'Samansaman' sanitation exercise, leading to the demolition of illegal kiosks and the arrest of unhygienic food vendors. During the operation, 23 sanitation offenders were convicted.

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has ordered the temporary closure of markets, shops, and corporate offices in the Central Business District and other areas for a nationwide clean-up exercise on Friday and Saturday.

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has relaunched its "Samansaman" sanitation enforcement exercise, effective July 6, 2026, aiming to improve environmental sanitation and arrest offenders across Greater Kumasi.

HopeXchange Medical Centre in Kumasi, established in 2016, is celebrating a decade of growth and excellence, having expanded into a leading private tertiary medical center employing approximately 450 full-time staff.

The Telecel Ghana Foundation has donated critical newborn medical equipment to Kumasi South Hospital and signed an agreement to adopt its Mother and Baby Unit for the next two years.

Tomato traders in Kumasi's Asafo and Roman Hill markets are urging the government to implement urgent measures to revive Ghana's local tomato industry, aiming for year-round domestic production, price stability, and reduced reliance on imports.

Telecel is expanding its promotion of sports and culture as Otumfuo Osei Tutu II tees off the 69th Open Golf Championship in Kumasi, Ghana, which runs from June 24 to June 27, 2026.

The Calvary Charismatic Centre (CCC) in Kumasi organized a voluntary blood donation exercise, aiming for 700 units, to commemorate the 70th birthday of its General Overseer, Reverend Ransford Obeng.

A consulting team from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has expressed satisfaction with the preparatory works for the proposed Santasi Roundabout to Asokwa Interchange dual carriageway project in Kumasi, Ghana.

Private tricycle solid waste collectors in Kumasi, Ghana, who are stranded at the Oti Landfill, are threatening to offload waste at unauthorized locations due to their inability to access the landfill.

The Ghana TVET Service, in partnership with UK-based RANT Academy, has launched the School Enterprise Project in Kumasi to strengthen practical entrepreneurship training within Technical and Vocational Education and Training.

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) in Ghana has received an ultra-modern rest stop and park for tanker drivers at the BOST Kumasi Depot, a donation from ROCK AFRICA aimed at improving driver welfare and operational efficiency.

Traders and commercial drivers at the Asafo Market in Kumasi are urging the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) to desilt choked drains and implement long-term solutions to address recurring flooding in the area.

The Kumasi Academy Past Students Association (KAPSA) has voiced its support for the school's management and the Ghana Education Service regarding measures to address ongoing arson threats.

Doctors at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, Ghana, are expressing discontent over a query issued by the Ministry of Health to the hospital's CEO regarding the temporary suspension of emergency admissions.

A transport operator in Kumasi, Ghana, has been granted GH¢50,000 bail after being accused of hiring individuals to threaten the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU).

A delegation from the Multimedia Group Limited joined Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, and his family in Kumasi to pay respects to his late father-in-law, Andrews Kwame Amankwah.

A study by the Soil Research Institute found that 'Shire' or 'Ayilor' geophagic clays sold in Kumasi markets contain dangerously high levels of lead and other heavy metals, posing a significant public health risk.

Traders are expressing concern over the slow progress of the Krofrom Market reconstruction project in Kumasi, despite its recent resumption, as they await the December 2026 completion deadline.

Nhyira FM host Ohemaa Benewaa celebrated her birthday with an outreach event called 'The Threshold' and launched the 'Women’s Wave Empowerment' initiative in Kumasi.

A policy dialogue focusing on the local procurement of apparel and textiles has been conducted in Kumasi, Ghana, aiming to discuss strategies and frameworks for strengthening domestic industries.

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…

Ghana's Minister of Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, reiterated that the existing N6 Accra-Kumasi Highway will not be abandoned in favor of a new Accra-Kumasi Expressway, clarifying that the new project is not a substitute.

Authorities at the Kumasi Central Female Prison are seeking skilled professional support to provide inmates with employable skills, aiming to promote rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society.

The traditional ruler was greeted with a grand Akwasidae ceremony after completing a ten-day official trip to Maryland and other U.S. locations.

The leading Ghanaian oil marketing company held a national session with partners to improve station-level performance and enhance customer experience across its retail network.

A traditional canine exhibition in Kumasi draws crowds while highlighting the vital roles dogs play in security, companionship, and family life, alongside advocacy for responsible pet ownership.

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested six people suspected to be members or associates of an organised armed robbery syndicate operating in parts of the region.

The Ghana Immigration Service conducted a nationwide sweep targeting exploitative street begging and human trafficking networks. Authorities removed more than 1,000 individuals from the streets of Accra and Kumasi as part of the enforcement operation.

An inspection of local sawn timber markets reveals that over ninety-five percent of industry participants lack proper regulatory permits.

Over 1,000 children across Kumasi and surrounding areas received free specialist medical treatment during the third edition of the TWISCO-ABSH Kids Fair.

Ghana's Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, announced that less than 20 kilometers of clearing work is left to connect the Accra-Kumasi Expressway to Kumasi.

A police pickup vehicle transporting suspected cannabis smokers crashed into a commercial car, known as a 'trotro,' on the KNUST campus in Kumasi, Ghana. The collision resulted in several injuries.

One person was seriously injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the Ofankor–Pokuase stretch of the Accra–Kumasi Highway, occurring less than a week after a separate fatal accident on the same road.

Ghanaian comedian and architect Ebenezer Dwomoh is set to stage his fourth stand-up comedy special, 'Around the World in 80 Jokes,' in Kumasi on August 29, 2026.

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has donated 400 mono metal-recycled plastic desks to four senior high schools in Kumasi to improve teaching and learning and address furniture shortages.

Passengers narrowly escaped injury after a VIP bus traveling from Kumasi to Sunyani was completely destroyed by fire at Abuakwa in Ghana's Ashanti Region.

Two men, aged 19 and 22, have been sentenced to 15 and 10 years in prison respectively for separate robbery incidents in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

The Technical University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (TUTAG) at Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) has threatened to withdraw its services. They have given the government an ultimatum until the end of August to settle salary arrears for post-retirement contract faculty.

Financial economist Professor Godfred Bokpin has expressed concern over Ghana's deteriorating road network, questioning the government's ability to maintain infrastructure and calling for urgent action on the Accra-Kumasi highway.

Ghana's Tourism Minister has faced criticism for prioritizing unfinished cultural centers over the long-promised Kumasi theatre. Critics argue that the minister has failed to deliver on key projects and manage the sector effectively.

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) is investigating the unauthorized occupation of the Manhyia South Sub-Metro office by a private individual and has ordered immediate eviction.

A fiery multi-vehicle crash on the Accra-Kumasi Highway resulted in two fatalities and seven injuries. The accident occurred on the Mankessim–Accra stretch of the road.

Energy Analyst Kwadwo Poku has criticized the Ghanaian government, stating that a proposed expressway is a long-term solution and immediate fixes are needed for the existing Accra-Kumasi road to reduce accidents.

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi has urged a collaborative approach to address increasing student challenges, including mental health concerns, financial pressures, loneliness, and career uncertainty.

A joint security task force, led by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), has demolished unauthorized structures surrounding the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in an effort to restore order and improve sanitation at the national sports facility.

Political observers in Ghana, including a Senior Lecturer at Kumasi Technical University, have stated that the Supreme Court's decision to declare the delegate system unconstitutional, while a step in the right direction, will not fully eliminate monetization in party elections.

The Asokore Mampong District Court has ordered the remand of two additional suspects in connection with the murder of 27-year-old Yusuf Zakari at Sabon Zongo in Kumasi.

The Ashanti Regional Command of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) organised a poetry competition for Drug Free Clubs in nine Senior High Schools (SHSs) as part of activities marking the 2026…

Urban flooding has become a critical environmental and development challenge in Ghana, particularly affecting major urban centers like Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi.

The Manhyia District Police Command has arrested two individuals in connection with the unlawful possession and transportation of suspected narcotic drugs during an intelligence-led operation at the Asawase Market in Kumasi, Ghana.

A 26-year-old unemployed man has been sentenced to one month in jail by the Kwadaso Circuit Court in Kumasi for attempting to steal a police armoured vehicle in Nkawie, Ghana.

Residents of Konongo, Odumase, and nearby communities in Ghana have issued a one-month ultimatum to the government, threatening to shut down the Kumasi-Accra Highway if the abandoned Konongo bypass project is not completed.

A group of students from Northeastern University in Boston, USA, visited Peace and Love Hospital in Kumasi, Ghana, as part of an academic exchange program. The initiative aims to strengthen global learning in breast cancer care and healthcare delivery.

Kumasi is set to experience planned intermittent power outages for three months as GRIDCo begins the final phase of upgrading its transmission lines. This upgrade, which will more than double transmission capacity, is expected to cause unavoidable temporary power interruptions.

Residents of Kumasi and surrounding communities are expected to experience temporary power outages from Monday, July 20, 2026, as the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), in collaboration with the…

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has opened applications for the second round of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund, encouraging young people to submit innovative climate change projects.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested 54 individuals and seized a large quantity of suspected narcotic substances during intelligence-led operations across several communities in the Ashanti Region.

A devastating fire destroyed a nine-bedroom house in Tarkwa Makro, Kumasi, Ghana, resulting in the death of a 13-year-old boy.

Firefighters from the Suhum Municipal Fire Station in Ghana successfully rescued a driver trapped after a HOWO tanker veered off the Accra–Kumasi Highway into a bush at Amanase.

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has demolished unauthorized structures and summoned three sanitation offenders to court as part of a National Clean-Up Day exercise in the Central Business District of Adum.

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has officially introduced Nana Ama Bonsu, now known as Nana Yaa Akyaa II, as the new Asantehemaa to the Kumasi Traditional Council at the Manhyia Palace.

Three officers from the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) were injured after residents allegedly attacked a taskforce during a demolition exercise behind the COCOBOD building in Adum, Kumasi.

The Ghana Police Service has intensified efforts to enforce road traffic regulations in Kumasi, targeting unauthorized use of sirens, strobe lights, and illegal road shoulder usage.

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) in Ghana, in collaboration with Zoomlion Ghana Limited, has initiated a comprehensive sanitation campaign across the city to prevent flooding and promote a healthier environment.

A rare display of royalty, culture, and unity unfolded at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, Ghana, as the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, warmly received the Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I.

The Telecel Foundation has provided critical newborn care equipment to the Pediatric Unit of Kumasi South Hospital in Ghana and signed a two-year adoption Memorandum of Understanding.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested 13 suspected drug peddlers and seized a large quantity of suspected narcotic substances during intelligence-led operations in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ashanti Region.

An article recounts an unforgettable journey from Accra to Kumasi in the Ashanti Region, detailing experiences and observations along the way.

Residents of Atonsu, Kuwait, in Ghana's Asokwa Municipality are optimistic about an end to recurrent flooding as a major dredging exercise begins on the Atonsu and Sisa rivers.

The High Court in Kumasi has issued an interim injunction, restraining the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its officials from proceeding with the Afigya Sekyere East Constituency Polling Station Executive Album.

Ghana Water Limited has raised concerns about significant forest degradation around the Barekese Dam in the Ashanti Region, warning that continued encroachment threatens the reservoir's capacity and water supply to Greater Kumasi.

Dredging works have commenced behind Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana, after an assessment revealed that a blocked stream and wetland encroachment significantly contributed to recent overflows of the Wewe River and subsequent flooding.

Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has announced the completion of repair works on the transmission pipeline at the Barekese Water Treatment Plant, allowing water production to resume for Kumasi and nearby communities.

The Combined Kumasi Central Market Traders Union has urged Contracta Construction Company not to close its Kumasi office, citing prolonged funding delays and the continued suspension of work on the Kejetia Phase II Market Project.

The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has announced a complete 48-hour shutdown of the Barekese Water Treatment Plant, which will cause a severe water shortage across the entire Kumasi Metropolitan Area and its surrounding municipalities.

The CEO of Pinkberry has shared the story of the brand's journey to Ghana, including an initial failed attempt and struggles with pricing in the Kumasi store.

The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, Ghana, has temporarily halted the admission of new patients to its Accident and Emergency Centre following a recent surge in congestion.

The Rotary Club of Kumasi East has supplied psychiatric medication to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) to enhance mental health services, as the hospital advocates for mental health inclusion in national health insurance.

Ghana's First Lady, Lordina Mahama, joined hundreds of mourners in Kumasi for the final burial and funeral rites of Andrews Kwame Amankwah, the late father-in-law of Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi.

At the CEO Summit, Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, urged Ghanaian business leaders and policymakers to adopt bold reforms, disciplined leadership, and innovation to maintain the country's economic recovery.

Ghana National Fire Service personnel in the Ashanti Region have intensified public fire safety education across selected communities and markets in the Afigya Kwabre North District and the Kumasi…

Agnes Ampofo Agyei, a midwife and Non-Communicable Disease Coordinator at the Kumasi Metropolitan Health Directorate, has encouraged women in Ghana to actively invest in their personal well-being. Her call emphasizes the importance of self-care and health awareness.

Dr. Fred Adomako, the Ashanti Regional Health Director, visited the Ashanti Regional Prisons Command to express support for the upcoming launch of the Prisons Service Medicine and Equipment Supplies Bank in Kumasi.

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), through its subsidiary CreditMall Limited, has launched the Teachers Tech Access Programme (TTAP) in Kumasi to help educators acquire modern ICT devices with flexible financing.

A police inspector in Ghana's Ashanti Region has been interdicted and remanded for his alleged involvement in a robbery targeting a mobile money vendor in Kumasi.