KMA introduces Citizens arrest policy to enforce sanitation bylaws 

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has introduced Citizens Arrest policy empowering residents to arrest sanitation offenders and thus enforce Sanitation By-Laws in the Kumasi Metropolis.

It has announced that effective Monday, April 13, 2026 it will begin to arrest and prosecute individuals who engage in illegal waste dumping.

The initiative is aimed at tackling the persistent problem of indiscriminate refuse disposal on roundabouts, road medians and streets, a situation authorities say is contributing to poor sanitation in the central business district and surrounding areas, while also increasing the cost of waste management.

Mr. Richard Ofori Agyemang-Boadi, the Mayor of Kumasi, told reporters that the citizen’s arrest policy was meant to curb indiscriminate dumping, as part of new sanitation measures for the city.

He said offenders would be taken to court and could face fines or imprisonment if found guilty.

According to him, informants whose reports lead to successful prosecutions will receive half of the fines imposed on offenders.

He stressed that anyone who arrests an offender dumping refuse at Kejetia, MTN area and Children’s Hospital roundabout, or on streets will receive part of the Court fine.

The Mayor urged the members of the public to support the exercise by reporting offenders to the nearest police station.

As part of measures to improve sanitation, the Assembly will also install 30 dustbins, each with a capacity of 1,000 litres at strategic locations across the city to enable residents use these facilities for proper waste disposal.

The mayor further appealed to traders, particularly those operating along pavements, to cooperate with authorities to ensure the success of the initiative.

The Assembly expressed confidence that strict enforcement of the measures will help improve sanitation and promote a cleaner and healthier environment in Kumasi.

He apologised for recent disruptions in waste management and appealed for public and media support to educate the public towards a clean environment.

 

 

 

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