2026 News

As part of the Awutu Senya East Municipal Assembly’s commitment to improve the environmental sanitation and promoting effective waste management, it has commissioned three refuse pickup sites within the Central Business District of Kasoa.

The newly commissioned refuse pick-up sites are strategically located at Oboom Road (Gao Line), Okrudu Opposite Lucky Tv (Off Bawjiase Road) and inside the Old Market Station to improve access to proper waste disposal facilities for residents, traders, and commuters.

The Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Seth Sarbah Serwornoo – Banini officially commissioned the facility on Tuesday 21st July, 2026. The Municipal Chief Executive empahasised the unwavering commitment of the Assembly and the Member of Parliament, Hon. Phylis Naa Koryoo Okunor in ensuring clean and healthy environment. He called of the residents and commuters to make effective use of the refuse pick-up sites and desist from indiscriminate disposal of waste. The MCE further urged all stakeholders and the public to support the Assembly sanitation intervention.

Odikro Asumani II representing the Nananom made a plea to the resident along the Okrudu river that they should make use the pickup sites and desist from throwing refuse into the river. He said anyone caught in the act will be punished and Nananom won’t come to your rescue.

The pick – up sites is one of the Assembly’s interventions to solve the sanitation issues in the Municipality.

The Municipal Chief Executive for Awutu Senya East Municipal, Hon. Seth Sarbah Serwonoo-Banini, on June 17, 2026, engaged residents of the Otamens Electoral Area at the Otamens Pentecost Church.

The MCE highlighted key achievements in education, including the renovation and construction of classroom blocks at Odupong Ofaakor M/A School, Awushie Tetteh, Banat, New Market, and the ongoing construction of a classroom block at the Prisons Camp.

He also outlined major health projects such as the expansion of Kasoa Polyclinic, works at Opeikuma and Iron City CHPS compounds, construction of new CHPS compounds at Otamens and Kasoa New Town, and the provision of an anaesthetic machine to the Mother and Child Hospital.

The MCE further spoke on ongoing road improvement works, security, and sanitation initiatives across the municipality.

Residents used the opportunity to raise concerns, particularly the need for a public school in the area and issues relating to road safety. The MCE assured them that their concerns would receive the necessary attention.

The Municipal Chief Executive held an engagement with stakeholders in Newtown Electoral Area to provide updates on ongoing and completed projects across the municipality. Key highlights include:.

Education

- Renovations completed at Banner, Odupongpkehe, and Awushie Tettey schools

- 10 vehicles deployed to transport BECE materials

- 32-unit classroom blocks added to educational facilities to reduce congestion.

Health

- Kasoa Polyclinic continues to record high patronage. A new 30-bed pediatric block is under construction.

- Specialist hospital project underway.

- Mother & Child Unit received an anesthetic machine 5 months ago, with a second machine and new theater coming soon.

- Opeikum CHPS Compound delivered 94 births without complications. A new block with equipment has been completed.

- Newtown Chiefs and Hon. Assemblymember have acquired land for a specialist hospital to ease pressure on polyclinics.

Markets & Infrastructure

- Markets & Infrastructure

- All 13 electoral areas, including Newtown, have benefited from 7-meter roads.

- “Light Up Kasoa” project ongoing with street light repairs and bulb replacements across selected areas in the municipality.

Sanitation & Environment

- Community dialogue held on sanitation; sustainable dumpsite acquired.

- 3 pickup sites created at Lucky TV, Odoom Road, and Old Market

- Sanitation workers deployed for routine maintenance.

Security

- Crime rate declining in Kasoa due to proactive measures.

- Assembly to procure bikes for police surveillance. Narcotics unit already equipped. Recent arrest of a major drug lord recorded.

Water

- Phase 2 extension works planned to address long-term water issues.

- 17 boreholes planned as interim measure — 5 already operational. Sites being finalized with stakeholders for the remaining 12

The Assembly reaffirms its commitment to complete all ongoing projects and deepen collaboration with chiefs, assembly members, and residents of Newtown Electoral Area for sustainable development.

The 5th Commemoration of World Environment Day held on Friday , 5th June 2026 at the Bediako Memorial Institute, and organized by the National Comission for Civic Education, NCCE under the theme Climate Action and slogan Inspired by Nature for Climate, for Our Future.

Opening & Welcome: THe Headmaster of Bediako Memorial Institute welcomed participants and called for collective effort to protect tge environment. He urged adoption of sustainable practices to build climate resilience and a greener future, stressing the need to involve youth.

Chairman's remarks: Apostle A.K Labi of the Church of Power Christ Ministry & Regional Coordinating Council of Churches in Ghana chaired the event. He stated that environmental protection is part of our responsibilioty, quoting "cleanliness is next to godliness". He urged communities to inculcate discipline in waste disposal, especially in water bodies, gutters, and public spaces.

Keynote/ Technical Address: Mr. Ebo, EPA Officer, encouraged protection of the environment. He lamented that without action at national, district and municipal levels, climate change impacts like irrigation problems, deforestation, sand-winning, and pollution willl become a catastrophe. He noted: rising sea levels, hotter temperatures, and strong winds destroying buildings, He urged students to be ambassadors, since the youth are the future of Ghana and the world.

Address by MCE's Representative: Mr. Abdulrahman, respresenting the Municipal Chief Executive, responded to NCCE Chairperson Mr. Mohammed'sappeal about human capital deficit which doesn'tcorrespond in percentage in the Works & Physical Department. He reported ongoing district assembly activities: desilting gutters/ drainages for water flow. He emphasized climate action is a collective effort, not just the assembly's job.
Key points:

• EPA policies: millions of trees planted yearly.
• Whather data systems strengthened with donor funds, now 85% accurate
• Public urged to listen to weather forecasts and change harmful household habits

Tree Planting & Closing: To mark the day, trees were presented to Kumbe Islamic School, Research institution School, and Bediako International School for planting. The MCE's rep, Chairman Apostle Labi, NCCE Municipal Director, and Program Chair joined students in planting trees around Bediako Institute.

Conclusion/ Recommendations: The event reinforced that climate action requires discipline in waste management, community participation, and youth engagement. Continuous education and enforcement of environmental policies were highlighted as critical.

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Awutu Senya East Municipal Assembly, Hon. Seth Sarbah Sewornoo - Banini, engaged residents of the Kaemebre-Downtown and Krispol City/Opeikuma electoral areas on the 20th and 21st of May 2026 respectively, as part of efforts to account for his administration's performance and strangthen communication with the citizenry.

During the engagements, the MCE outlined key achievements recorded over the past year, includingimprovements in sanitation, security, road infrastracture, education, and healthcare. He also highlighted ongoing social intervention programmes, paticularly the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) modules, aimed at improving the livelihoods of residents.

Residents use the opportunity to raise concerns about poor road conditions, drainage challenges, street lightning, sanitation, and access to social amenities. The MCE assured them that the Assembly is collaborating with relevant stakeholders to address these challenges.

The engagements also provided a platform ffor various departments of the Assembly to educate residents on their functions and contributions toward the development of the municipality.

Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to supervise a two-day evacuation of the dumpsite at the Kasoa New Market, marking a significant milestone in our quest to improve sanitation and reclaim critical public space.

This exercise reflects our unwavering commitment to creating a cleaner, healthier, and more organized trading environment for residents and market women and men. The removal of the dumpsite not only addresses long-standing environmental concerns but also restores confidence in our shared vision for a better Kasoa.

This intervention is a major step toward the realization of the 24-Hour Economic Market Development initiative, which aims to transform the Kasoa New Market into a modern commercial hub that supports round-the-clock economic activity. With this progress, we are laying a solid foundation for increased trade, job creation, and sustainable growth within the municipality.

I commend all stakeholders and sanitation workers for their dedication and cooperation, and I urge the public to continue supporting efforts to maintain cleanliness and embrace the opportunities ahead.

Cutting the sod for the construction of a 1-kilometre bypass road linking Columba Junction to Datus a fortnight ago. This important infrastructure project forms part of our broader commitment to improving road connectivity, easing traffic congestion, and enhancing economic activities within the municipality.

The new bypass will not only provide an alternative route for commuters but also facilitate the smooth movement of goods and services, ultimately boosting local commerce and improving daily life for our residents.

In line with our vision for sustained development, plans are being advanced to extend this initiative elsewhere. This strategic expansion is expected to further decongest key traffic corridors and open up more areas for growth and investment.

We remain committed to delivering quality infrastructure that meets the needs of our people and supports the long-term development of Awutu Senya East.

Following months long of series of Stakeholder engagements with Traders, Chiefs and people, security agencies, we're glad to say, this is the artistic impression of the upcoming Kasoa Redevelopment Project which aims to modernize the market infrastructure, improve sanitation, enhanced safety and create a more organized trading environment for all and the entire municipal growth.

We've also provided an alternative market at iron city which is only three minutes away from the CBD to fulfill the relocation obligations.

Following months long of series of Stakeholder engagements with Traders, Chiefs and people, security agencies, we're glad to say, this is the artistic impression of the upcoming Kasoa Redevelopment Project which aims to modernize the market infrastructure, improve sanitation, enhanced safety and create a more organized trading environment for all and the entire municipal growth.

We've also provided an alternative market at iron city which is only three minutes away from the CBD to fulfill the relocation obligations.

Last December, four brilliant students from Kasoa Pentecost Preparatory School stepped onto the global stage. Trained by Sophia Boadi and her Readathon International Foundation (SBRIF) and supervised by Executive Director Sophia Boadi, they took on the world and won.

Today, they hold four world records, beating competitors from China, the USA, Canada, the UK, and India. They competed in:
1. Fastest time to separate two bags of recycled materials.
2. Fastest time to pack a school bag with a pen, pencils, erasers, books, and stationery - all with lightning speed and precision.
3. Fastest time to build a toilet roll pyramid.
4. Most tree seedlings planted in one minute.