Komenda, Ghana

Komenda (also known as Ekitakyi,[1] Akitekyi)[2] is a town located in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem-Municipal District of the Central Region of Ghana.[3][4][5] There is a concrete bridge linking British Komenda and Dutch Komenda.[6]

Komenda
Akitekyi
Ekitakyi
Town
Fort Komenda in Komenda
Fort Komenda in Komenda
Komenda is located in Ghana
Komenda
Komenda
Location of Komenda in Central Region, South Ghana
Coordinates: 5°05′N 1°49′W
CountryGhana
RegionCentral Region
DistrictKomenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem-Municipal District
Time zoneGMT
 • Summer (DST)GMT

History

The land was initially Komeh Krom which was named after Komeh, a hunter from Techiman. He arrived in Kanka (Dutch Komenda) and went into agreement with the elders of the land. Later after he settled there, anytime someone was sent to Komeh Krom he/she would be cautioned "Kɔ ma nda" which means "If you go do not sleep". This became the Komenda which means "If you go Komeh Korm do not sleep".[7]

In 2020, the Paramount Queenmother of Komenda was Nana Adwoa Badu II.[8] In 2021, the Chief of Komenda was Nana Kojo Kru II.[9] In 2022, the acting Paramount Chief of Komenda was Nana Kwahin V.[10] In 2023, the Chief of Komenda was Nana Komeh VIII.[11]

Health
  • Komenda Health Centre[11]

Education

Facilities

Tourism

Organization
  • The Progressive Youth, Ghana, a youth organization is located in Komenda[18]

Notable natives

References
  1. Ashon, Enimil (2 September 2022). "Komenda waiting for President Akufo-Addo". Graphic Online. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  2. Kwofie, Raymond (5 September 2022). "Komenda Sugar Factory to be ready by end of 2022". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  3. "Collections Online | British Museum". www.britishmuseum.org. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  4. emmakd (2022-09-04). "Komenda Sugar Factory to be commissioned by close of year – Akufo-Addo". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  5. GNA (October 5, 2021). "Four children drown in Komenda". News Ghana. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  6. Communications Bureau (24 February 2022). ""Komenda Sugar Factory To Begin Production By April "– President Akufo-Addo". The Presidency Republic of Ghana. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  7. Coleman, Moses (2022-04-30). "The History Behind the Name 'Komenda'". Coleman Publications. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  8. "'With Naana as Vice-President, Komenda Sugar Factory will work again' - Nana Adwoa Badu II". GhanaWeb. 2020-07-07. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  9. GNA (June 19, 2021). "Komenda chief calls for rehabilitation of road network in Area". News Ghana. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
  10. GNA (2022-09-04). "Komenda Sugar Factory to be commissioned by close of year". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  11. "KEEA MP commissions detention wards at Komenda Health Centre". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2023-04-05. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  12. "Komenda Senior High/Tech". GhanaHighSchools.com. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  13. "Central Region to get cargo airport". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2023-02-02. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  14. "C/R: NPP have neglected us since they came to power – Angry Komenda market women". GhanaWeb. 2023-04-20. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  15. "28-year-old man wrongfully accused of robbery lynched at Komenda-Aburansa". GhanaWeb. 2022-07-11. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  16. "76-year-old woman burnt to death at Komenda". GhanaWeb. 2021-05-06. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  17. "Tourists sites to visit in the Central Region". GhanaWeb. 2020-10-06. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  18. Asiedu-Addo, Shirley (14 August 2021). "Operationalise Komenda Sugar Factory for jobs — Youth". Graphic Online. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  19. "Why Ghana's John Cabess is the 1st African millionaire trader to compete with Europeans in 1700s". GhanaWeb. 2022-12-04. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
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