Stray Cattle Will Be Slaughtered and Fed to Prisoners Starting May 1- Kumasi Mayor Warns
Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana - 15 April, 2025 - Mayor of Kumasi, Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, popularly known as 'King Zuba' has warned cattle rearers that stray cattle found roaming the city will be seized, slaughtered, and used to feed inmates at the Kumasi Central Prison starting May 1.
The mayor expressed frustration with the growing issue of cattle disrupting public life, describing it as unbefitting of the city's stature.
The mayor warned herders to keep their cattle out of the city, stressing that strict measures will be taken to ensure Kumasi remains clean and orderly.
“There is another thing I will want you to help me look at. If you have cattle and if they stray in the vicinity of KMA, be assured that from May 1, they will be killed and given to Kumasi Central Prison for food. Especially the route from the airport through to Manhyia Palace.
“I cannot sit for visitors come to Kumasi [and] from the airport to Manhyia, and all they see are faecal matter from cattle.”
This move by the Kumasi Municipal Assembly (KMA) is part of a broader effort to maintain cleanliness and order in the city. According to Ghana News Agency, the KMA has been working to improve sanitation and waste management in Kumasi, with a focus on keeping the city clean and beautiful.
In Kumasi, the second-largest city in Ghana, urban agriculture and livestock rearing are common practices, but they often conflict with urban planning and sanitation efforts. The city's rapid growth and increasing population have put pressure on its infrastructure, making it essential for authorities to find innovative solutions to manage these challenges.
