As part of measures to solve sanitation challenges in the country, the Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (GKMA SWP) under the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources is set to undertake 129 ultra modern toilet project for some selected institutions within its catchment areas. The project is under the World Bank funding with additional financial support […]
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GAMA/GKMA Projects Extension
Following the recent information from the Coordinator of the GAMA/GKMA Sanitation and Water Projects, Ing. George Asiedu at Oyerepa FM in Kumasi that the sector have extended its coverage to other districts in the Ashanti Region, some chiefs have applauded government for the move. Such chiefs are Denansehene Nana Atonsa Yiadom II in the Afigya […]
Sokohene And Queenmother On The Roadmap To Provide Water Facilities To Residents
In their quest to ensure that their people enjoy portable water, the chief of Soko a town within the Afigya Kwabre North District of Ashanti Region, Nana Kofi Awiah II together with his queen mother Nana Ama Kyaa III on Tuesday January 10 2023 met a Representative of an Accra based Non Governmental Organization (NGO) […]
My Agenda Is To Leave An Envious Legacy For The Next Generation To Emulate – Soko Assemblyman
The Assemblyman for Soko Electoral Area in the Afigya Kwabre North District of Ashanti Region, Hon.Kwesi Boakye Clement has observed that good name is better than riches, hence serving as an Assemblyman has decided to leave a positive legacy for the next generation to copy and serve the people better. The Assemblyman made the assertion […]
Trader Faces The Wrath Of Queenmother After Breaking Sanitation Laws
When a 45- year- old resident of Soko, a town within the Afigya Kwabre North District in the Ashanti Region decided to take the laws into her own hands, she never thought that the same laws would grip her one day to face the music. The resident whose name was simply mentioned as Madam Emelia, […]
CONIWAS issues a seven-point WASH communique at Mole XXXIII
Newsdesk reports. The Ghana Coalition of NGOs in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS) have issued a communique to present a seven points statement for government and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector stakeholders’ consideration and action. The communique was developed out of a five-day deliberation by CONIWAS members and WASH sector partners during the 33rd edition […]
Founder Of Risen People’s Party Endorses ‘One House One Toilet’ Facility Policy
The founder and leader of the Risen People’s Party (RPP) Bishop Dr Professer Billion Nana James Akwasi Oppong aka Jakwapo has described the construction of one toilet facility in every household across the country as a laudable policy. And for that reason his newly registered political party would implement the policy when Ghanaians transfer the […]
Galamsey Operators ‘Open Fire’ On Soldiers
Brigadier General Joseph Aduko Aphour, General Officer Commanding, Central Command has expressed concern over the posture of some of the local communities towards troops executing the anti galamsey operations. According to him, despite the devastation illegal mining otherwise known as ‘galamsey’ is causing to water bodies, farmlands and the environment, cabals he did not name […]
GAMA/GKMA Is Set To Prosecute Persons Who Would Fail To Comply With Project Regulations -Ing George Asiedu
The Project Coordinator for. the Greater Accra and Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Assemblies (GAMA/GKMA) Ing George Asiedu has disclosed that the residents within the selected Assemblies of its household toilet projects would be prosecuted when they violate the rules and regulations that govern the provisions of the facilities. Speaking to a section of the media in […]