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KMA announces clean-up exercise ahead of Asantehemaa’s funeral
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has announced a citywide clean-up exercise as part of preparations for the funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.
The exercise will take place on Sunday, September 7, 2025, starting at 6:00 am across Kumasi.
According to the Assembly, the exercise is to ensure that the city is clean and befitting to welcome mourners and dignitaries who will join Asanteman to honour the late Queenmother.
KMA is calling on volunteer groups, the Ashanti Youth Association, the Kumasi Youth Association, and all youth organizations to actively take part.
KMA has also directed Assembly Members in areas such as Ash-Town, Dichemso, Amakom, Asafo, Adum, Nhyiaeso, Dr. Mensah, Mmrom, K.O. Odumasi, Alabar, Manhyia Extension, Bantama, Cultural Centre, and Waec Drain (Akwatia Line) to mobilize residents.
The Assembly urged all residents of Kumasi to come out in their numbers to support the clean-up, stressing that it is a way of showing respect to the memory of Nana Konadu Yiadom III.
The late Asantehemaa’s funeral, known as Doteyie, is expected to draw large crowds, including visitors from within and outside Ghana.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Government has inaugurated a Technical Committee to drive the implementation of the Accra Marine Drive Tourism Investment Project, a key initiative aimed at transforming the capital’s waterfront into a world-class tourism and commercial hub.
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, described the move as a critical step to accelerate progress, stressing the need for efficiency, collaboration, and accountability.
The Committee, chaired by Deputy Minister Yussif Issaka Jajah, will coordinate stakeholders, address bottlenecks, and ensure timely delivery of the project.
The initiative is expected to boost tourism, create jobs, and stimulate economic growth, reinforcing Ghana’s commitment to sustainable development.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has stepped up its fire safety education efforts in Suhum Municipality and Abetifi Odwenease as part of ongoing campaigns to prevent fire outbreaks and improve emergency readiness.
In Suhum, fire officers engaged traders and customers, educating them on handling LPG leakages, proper use of fire extinguishers, and general shop safety practices. Meanwhile, the Kwahu East Command extended outreach in Abetifi Odwenease, visiting homes, drinking spots, construction sites, and stores to promote safe handling of flammable materials, proper electrical usage, and correct gas cylinder placement.
Practical demonstrations on fire extinguisher use were conducted, and residents were encouraged to adopt good housekeeping habits and proactive safety measures to reduce fire risks and protect lives and property.
