Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia is set to launch the “Kayeyei Empowerment Programme” at the Madina Social Centre today (21 May), aimed at providing skills training for head porters, commonly known as Kayayei.
The initiative aims to enhance the skills of head porters, create transitional job opportunities, and improve their socio-economic well-being.
Ghana has approximately 100,000 female head porters, with over 70% based in Accra due to the high demand for their services.
In January, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the communication director of the Bawumia campaign team, announced that Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia would fulfill his promise to provide accommodation for head porters.
In a post shared on [Platform X], Miracles Aboagye disclosed that two hostel facilities have been completed and are ready for commissioning.
These accommodations, situated in Madina and Ashaiman, suburbs of Accra, will not only serve as hostels for Kayayei but also function as training centers for them.
This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable groups in society and offers a promising future for Kayayei in terms of both housing and skill development.
