A beneficiary of the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) component of the District Assemblies Common Fund in the Sissala East Municipality, popularly known as “Yakubu I shall not die,” has demonstrated how targeted government support can drive sustainable self-reliance. By pooling his share of the disbursement with personal savings, Yakubu acquired a “Motor King” tricycle and…
In a heartwarming display of community support, the CNS Foundation has donated school uniforms to 33 deserving students at Stadium Residential Basic School. The presenFast Ptation ceremony took place on July 20, 2024, at Stadium Residential Basic School forecourt bringing smiles to the faces of young learners eager to pursue their education. The CNS Foundation,…
The government has officially commissioned a new Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) district office in Tumu, within the Sissala East Municipality of the Upper West Region, to enhance road safety, combat cross-border crime, and bring essential licensing services closer to the people. The facility, which was commissioned on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, marks a…
In a colorful display of rich Sissala culture, the Tumu Traditional Council has adopted the Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Mr. Julius Neequaye Kotey, as a son and prince of Tumu, crowning him with the title “)aah£Maglin”—which translates to “Leave a Legacy.” The installation, which preceded the official commissioning of…
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Sisaala East Municipal Assembly, Hon. Adamu Yakubu, has dismissed fears that the ongoing demolition of structures to open up long-congested access roads in Tumu town will cost the governing party political fortunes. According to him, the exercise will rather boost the party’s electoral fortunes and unlock massive economic…
Efforts to stop violence between farmers and Fulbe herders have been intensified in the Sissala East Municipality, after a joint municipal forum by ASUDEV and ActionAid Ghana on the 2nd of July, 2026. The program, held at the Tumu Municipal Assembly Hall, brought together 10 selected communities. Findings from 8 communities were presented, all focused…
The Upper West Regional Office of the National Peace Council has intensified efforts to promote peaceful coexistence by organizing a community outreach programme on faith-based messaging and interfaith dialogue in the Sissala East Municipality. The event, held on May 30, 2026, at the Saleti Conference Hall in Tumu, brought together a cross-section of the community,…
