The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has announced it will begin arresting and prosecuting individuals who engage in illegal waste dumping starting Monday, April 13, 2026.
The initiative is aimed at tackling the persistent problem of indiscriminate refuse disposal on roundabouts, road medians and streets, a situation authorities say is contributing to poor sanitation in the central business district and surrounding areas, while also increasing the cost of waste management.
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, April 9, 2026, Kumasi Mayor Richard Ofori Agyemang said offenders would be taken to court and could face fines or imprisonment if found guilty.
He urged residents to support the exercise by reporting offenders to the nearest police station. According to him, informants whose reports lead to successful prosecutions will receive half of the fines imposed on offenders.
As part of measures to improve sanitation, the Assembly will also install 30 dustbins, each with a capacity of 1,000 litres, at strategic locations across the city. Residents are expected to use these facilities for proper waste disposal.
The mayor further appealed to traders, particularly those operating along pavements, to cooperate with authorities to ensure the success of the initiative.
The Assembly expressed confidence that strict enforcement of the measures will help improve sanitation and promote a cleaner and healthier environment in Kumasi.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
