Twelve individuals have been convicted by the Prempeh Assembly Hall Court 1 in Kumasi for violating sanitation regulations after they were caught indiscriminately dumping waste in parts of the Ashanti regional capital.
The convicted persons, made up of seven females and five males aged between 18 and 56, were prosecuted as part of ongoing efforts by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) to enforce sanitation laws and improve environmental cleanliness across the metropolis.
Presiding over the case, His Worship Kwaku Ansah Akrofi sentenced 11 of the offenders to pay fines of 100 penalty units each. The remaining offender, an 18-year-old first-time offender in Kumasi, received a reduced fine of 40 penalty units after the court considered her circumstances.
In addition to the financial penalties, all 12 convicts were placed on a six-month bond of good behaviour, with a warning that failure to pay their fines would result in a two-week jail term.
The convictions form part of a broader sanitation crackdown by city authorities aimed at curbing indiscriminate waste disposal, which remains a persistent challenge in Kumasi despite repeated public education campaigns.
Speaking exclusively to Fakye Newsroom, Henrietta Afia Konadu Aboagye confirmed the court’s ruling and reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to strict enforcement of sanitation regulations.
She said the KMA would continue to intensify monitoring and legal action against individuals and businesses found violating sanitation laws, stressing that environmental cleanliness remains a top priority for the Assembly.
City authorities have in recent months stepped up enforcement measures as part of efforts to improve public health, prevent flooding and promote responsible waste disposal among residents.
The latest convictions send a strong signal that authorities are prepared to apply the law to tackle poor sanitation practices and ensure greater compliance across the metropolis.
As Kumasi continues its push toward a cleaner urban environment, officials are urging residents to cooperate with sanitation directives and play an active role in maintaining cleanliness in their communities.
