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Sanshi wins 2024 Nye Awo Kpakpa Kpokpoi cooking competition
Ms Sowah (third from left) with the competition winners Photo Victor A. Buxton
Sanshi (Anarhor house) was last Saturday adjudged the overall winners of the 2024 Nye Awo Kpakpa Kpokpoi cooking competition which attracted eight groups from La in the Greater Accra Region.
The second and third positions went to Nmati and Kowe respectively with Agbawe occupying the fourth place.
For their prize, all five group members of Sanshi would have lunch at the Labadi Beach Hotel.
For the first runner-up, three members are to have breakfast while two members from the second runner-up team are also to have breakfast.
Additionally, all group members received parcels containing food flask, wax prints and certificate of participation.
The other participants were Abese, Leshie, Dzrasee, Klanaa and Abafum.
In her remarks, Ms Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Constituency, said the competition which began in 2023 was to sustain the tradition of the Ga’s in the preparation of ‘Kpokpoi’ among the youth.
“It is a deliberate initiative started in 2023 for the young ones to learn from their mothers, the process of preparing the festive food which they are deliberately ignoring due to the notion that it is prepared for the gods,” Ms Sowah said.
According to the MP, each group received maize in addition to an amount of Gh¢1,500 to purchase ingredient for the competition.
She expressed gratitude to the La Traditional Council for the support it offered to make the competition a success.
On the upcoming election, the MP advised the youth to conduct peaceful campaigns by ‘selling’ their preferred candidates devoid of acts of hooliganism.
“Ensure that the peaceful atmosphere before the up-coming election in December is sustained. It should be an exercise to exchange ideas not one to fight because we are one people; and we must remain so after the election.”
Ms Felicia Mekpoi Bortey, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Greater Accra Women Organiser, was the lead judge for the competition and explained that the criteria used in awarding the marks included the setup, hygiene, neatness, portion control of finished food, taste and others.
BY Victor A. Buxton
About 200 company secretaries, governance professionals and institutional leaders will gather in Accra for the ‘Company Secretaries Summit’ next month.
It is aimed at strengthening governance practices and enhance boardroom effectiveness across the country.
The summit, which is scheduled for July 16 at the Labadi Beach Hotel seeks to equip governance professionals with the knowledge, skills, and networks required to navigate the increasingly complex demands of modern corporate leadership.
It will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions focusing on emerging governance trends, boardroom dynamics, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and stakeholder expectations.
According to the convener, Catherine Engmann, the summit comes at a critical time when governance professionals are under growing pressure to support sound decision-making, strengthen governance culture, and respond effectively to changing institutional and regulatory environments.
“This gathering is not just another conference. It is a platform for governance leaders who are already operating at the highest level and intend to stay there,” she said.
She noted that the programme was designed to provide participants with practical tools, fresh insights, and valuable professional connections.
According to Ms Engmann, a major highlight of the event will be the awards ceremony, which will recognise individuals and organisations that have demonstrated excellence in governance practice and made significant contributions to improving board effectiveness and corporate accountability.
She mentioned that the summit will also offer participants an opportunity to benchmark their practices against industry standards, exchange ideas with peers, and explore innovative approaches to governance challenges.
Beyond the formal sessions, the event is expected to foster networking and collaboration among governance professionals, helping to strengthen governance practices across Ghana’s corporate and institutional landscape.
Speaking about the vision behind the initiative, Ms Engmann, said the summit was inspired by the need to create a dedicated platform that recognises the critical role played by company secretaries and governance professionals.
According to her, the Company Secretaries’ Summit and Awards reflects her conviction that Ghana’s governance professionals deserve an annual platform where they can engage in meaningful discussions, build strategic relationships, and receive recognition for their contributions to effective governance.
Registration for the summit, she said was currently open, with interested professionals encouraged to secure their participation ahead of the event.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
-1 cup dried soya beans
-4–5 cups for water (for blending)
-Extra water for soaking
-Sugar, honey or dates (optional, for sweetness)
-Vanilla extract (optional)
Preparation
-Pick through the beans to remove stones or damaged seeds and rinse thoroughly
-Place them in a large bowl and cover with plenty of water. Soak for at least eight hours or overnight to soften it to blend easier
– After soaking, rub the beans with your hands as the skin begins to remove
– Removing the skins helps reduce the ‘beany’ taste and improves texture
– Put the soaked beans into a blender with 4–5 cups of clean water
-Blend until smooth and milky. (You may need to do this in batches depending on your blender size).
– Using a clean muslin cloth or fine sieve, strain the blended mixture into a pot. (Squeeze well to extract as much liquid as possible).
-The leftover pulp is called okara. Don’t throw it away — it can be used in baking, porridge, or even added to stews.
– Place the strained milk on medium heat and make it boil. Stir continuously to prevent burning or overflowing.
– Allow it to boil for at least 20–25 minutes. Proper boiling removes the raw taste and neutralises natural compounds that can upset the stomach.
-Once boiled a little sugar or honey. Pulse.gh
Health benefits of Soya beans
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