Government moves to address rising accommodation costs at KNUST

The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare-Addo, plans to address the rising cost of accommodation at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). This issue was brought to light during a protest by students at the university's Great Hall, who used placards to highlight the escalating expense of hostel and residential housing.

During the launch of the National Youth Conference in Kumasi on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Opare-Addo announced that the government would collaborate with relevant authorities and hostel operators to resolve the students' concerns. The government intends to petition the Education Ministry and other entities responsible for regulating rent to ensure that accommodation fees are reasonable and adhere to the law.

Opare-Addo emphasized that the country operates under laws, and no individual is above these regulations. He also mentioned that the government will engage private hostel owners to mitigate the problem and guarantee that students are not burdened with unreasonable accommodation costs. Furthermore, he revealed that the Ministry of Education is negotiating with private investors to construct more affordable accommodation facilities within university campuses.