KMA presents cash and livelihood-support equipment to 64 PWDs

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has recently provided financial assistance and essential equipment to 64 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly area. This initiative was made possible through the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) and was conducted under the supervision of the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development. The beneficiaries were carefully identified by these departments based on their assessed needs.

The items distributed to the beneficiaries included industrial sewing machines, chest freezers, laptops, and monetary support. This financial and material aid aims to empower the PWDs to enhance their livelihoods and lead more independent lives. One of the beneficiaries, a female recipient, also received a chest freezer as part of the support.

Hon. Richard Kwasi Ofori Boadi Agyemang, the Chief Executive of the KMA, presented the items to the beneficiaries during a ceremony held on Friday, October 2, 2026. He emphasized the importance of utilizing the support provided to create sustainable sources of income for the PWDs. The mayor proposed the establishment of a skills training center for PWDs in collaboration with the Ghana Federation of Disability (GFD), which would facilitate continuous skills development and empowerment.

Mr. Francis Asamoah Baffour, the President of the GFD in Kumasi, expressed gratitude to the KMA for their generous gesture. He assured that the items distributed to the beneficiaries would be monitored to ensure they were being used for their intended purpose. The collaboration between the KMA, the GFD, and the beneficiaries is expected to bring about positive change in the lives of the PWDs by providing them with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive.