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In this week’s bulletin:

1. Breaking New Grounds: Launch of Women in Poultry Value Chain – Nkawkaw Chapter
The launch of the Nkawkaw Chapter of Women in Poultry Value Chain (WIPVaC) marked a pivotal step towards revitalizing Ghana’s poultry industry. Under the theme “Breaking New Grounds to Revamp the Poultry Industry in Ghana: The Role of Value Chain Actors,” the event brought together the Department of Agriculture, Apex Body of Women in Poultry Value Chain, and the Star Ghana Foundation. The collaboration aims to empower women in the poultry sector, fostering growth and sustainability. WIPVaC’s motto, “Think Chicken,” reflects the ambition to drive positive change in the industry.

2. Empowering Women: Nkawkaw Chapter of WIPVaC on Oyerepa TV
The executives of the Nkawkaw Chapter of Women in Poultry Value Chain took to the airwaves through an interview on Oyerepa TV. They highlighted their mission and sought sponsorships to support the group’s activities. Their dedication to advancing women’s roles in the poultry value chain was evident as they communicated their vision to a wider audience.

3. Livestock Care and More
The Department of Agriculture’s commitment to livestock welfare continued through vaccination, treatment, and other livestock-related activities. These efforts contribute to the well-being of the animals and the overall health of the agricultural ecosystem.

4. Community Engagement: Monitoring Agriculture Activities
Saafi, Yakoko, Obomeng Besease, Ohene Akura, and Kwahu Fodoa Communities were under the watchful eye of the Department of Agriculture. Monitoring and supporting agricultural activities in these communities are vital for sustainable development and improved livelihoods.

5. Planning for Progress: 3rd Quarter Technical Review Meeting
The Department of Agriculture conducted its 3rd Quarter Technical Review Meeting, focusing on evaluating the past period’s activities and charting a course for the upcoming quarter. Key matters discussed included staff postings, nominations for the Municipal level National Farmers Day Celebrations, the Fall Armyworm situation, updates on the IGNITIA Weather App, welfare issues, and feedback on the Research Extension Linkage Committee (RELC) planning session. Additionally, miscellaneous matters were addressed, reinforcing the department’s holistic approach to agricultural advancement.

For more information and updates, visit the Department of Agriculture’s official channels. Stay tuned for the next issue of the Weekly News Bulletin, your window into the latest agricultural developments in Kwahu West Municipal.

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2022 Annual Performance Report for the KWMA (Click to Download)

2023 Composite Budget (Click to Download)

Composite Annual Action Plan for 2023 (Click to Download)

Hon. Seth Kwame Acheampong, the Eastern Regional Minister, and Hon. Yaw Owusu Addo, the Muncipal Chief Executive of the Kwahu West Municipal Assembly, have cut the sod to signal the start of construction on the Assembly’s new structure.

Atibie-Kwahu Hene, Barima Asante Bteani, and Mr. Paa Kofi Ansong, a state representative for the Eastern Regional Council, provided the event’s finale and accompaniment on Friday, August 19.

In his speech, the MCE mentioned the new Assembly building as a significant development for the Kwahu West Municipality.

“Today, we are witnessing a major achievement in the Kwahu West Municipality since President Kuffour gave us the freedom in 2004. Assemblies that came few years and even last year have an Assembly complex and it’s been more than 18 years, but today, with the help of the Regional Minister and the Council of State Member, we are going to have an Assembly.

The building the Assembly is currently occupying belongs to the Public Works Department (P.W.D) and with the support of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the Assembly is going to have its complex”, the MCE said.

According to the MCE, the Assembly now leases the majority of its municipally located offices, and occasionally legal disputes over who should get the rent proceeds result from family-related disputes.

Hon. Yaw Owusu Addo praised Nana Atibie-Kwahu Hene for giving the Assembly such a sizable piece of land for the project.

Hon. Seth Kwame Acheampong, the Regional Minister, urged the populace to support the Akufo-Addo administration in order to give the good people of Ghana the best possible governance.

He promised to keep an eye on the development of the new Assembly block to make sure it materializes.

The Minister also said that Hon. Amoako Atta, the Roads Minister, is discussing the construction of additional auxiliary roads that will lead to the new Assembly block in order to facilitate traffic.

“As we have started, I’m pledging on behalf of the government that this is not going to be like what we used to hear. If God permits us life, just like the contractor said, the government will support him and make sure that this project becomes a reality. I was discussing with authorities that we are going to talk to the Roads Minister to help us construct the roads that will lead to the Assembly to make it more efficient and accessible for everyone to visit the Assembly. My last advice is that, if this project is completed, we should all be able to protect the facility and ensure that it brings us benefits”, he said

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The Kwahu West Municipal Assembly has retained and re-affirmed Hon. Emmanuel Boansi Darkwa as the Presiding Member.

Hon. Emmanuel Boansi Darkwa who has been the Presiding Member for three consecutive terms obtained 27 of the valid votes cast out of the 37 total votes to secure the 2/3 majority of the total valid votes cast.

The thirty-seven (37) members present included the Eleven (11) Government Appointees and the Twenty-six (26) Elected Members.

The Presiding Member promised to serve the members with due diligence and respect to ensure that the development of the Municipality is enhanced.

He was full of praise for the cordiality that has existed between the press and himself and entreated Assembly members to put in their efforts together to support the MP, the MCE and all those that matter in the development of the Municipality.

A staff durbar for staff of the Kwahu West Municipal Assembly has been held at the Assembly Hall at Nkawkaw.

Present at the gathering were all Decentralised Heads of Department and staff of the Assembly.

In his welcome address, the Municipal Coordinating Director, Mr Peter Kwabla Tetteh advised staff of the Assembly to be effective towards work and stressed on the need for Heads of Department to take their appraisals seriously and cited experiences of last year which he said should not be repeated.

He commended the M. C. E for his good works and explained at length the format for writing the performance appraisal and also lauded the Human Resource Officer for putting sample forms of the performance appraisal on the Management and Staff WhatsApp platforms.

The Municipal Corordnating Director urged staff of the Assembly to upgrade themselves by reading and research on vital information to enhance their output.

Members of the National Identification Authority were present to answer questions pertaining to issues relating to the Ghana card.

There was also the introduction of new staff who have been sent to the Municipal Assembly to work during the durbar.