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Stonebwoy launches borehole project to empower communities through access to clean water
Stonebwoy this week launched a borehole drilling project to make clean water accessible to people in underserved local communities across the country.
As part of the project, the people in these communities would be resourced in water education to improve their health.
Launched through his charity organization, The Livingstone Foundation, Ghana, the project forms part of the musician’s array of CSR and charity activities that seek to empower individuals, improve health outcomes, and foster overall development.
The borehole project also represents a beacon of hope, bringing clean water and brighter futures to communities in need throughout Ghana.
Later this month, the project gets underway in Borkor Awukukorpe, a farming community in Takoradi, Western Region, where the River Pra, its sole reliable source of drinking water, has been contaminated due to galamsey operations carried out by Chinese, other foreign, and Ghanaian nationals.
Elders in the village explained to the foundation’s representatives who visited the area early this year how their health, education, and general development are at risk due to the lack of clean water sources.
“We struggle to get even a cup of water to drink. The River Pra is the only guaranteed source of water, but galamsey activities have polluted it. At a recent health screening exercise, the doctors told us that the water we rely on has affected our health,” they said.
The Livingstone Foundation is a charity organization committed to realizing the rights and needs in areas of critical importance for humanity and the planet; thus, Stonebwoy is not only known for his infectious music but also for his philanthropic endeavours. In recent years, the organization has been actively involved in various social initiatives aimed at uplifting and empowering communities in Ghana, most notably giving out education scholarships, paying hospital bills, creating jobs, encouraging self-employment through its annual skill training workshop, and more.
With the Livingstone Foundation Borehole Drilling Project, Stonebwoy will build new water filtration boreholes and reservoirs across the country, especially in communities affected by illegal mining activities operated by Chinese, other foreigners, and Ghanaian nationals in Ghana.
The reservoir will contain water filtration systems that will help provide for the daily drinking needs of people, reduce the burden of collecting water, and counter water-borne diseases, keeping children healthier and in school.
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
