Audio By Carbonatix
Kumasi-based businessman Stephen Kwabena Boateng, popularly known as Kwabena Kesse, has passed away.
The CEO of KESSBEN Group of Companies is said to have died after an illness.
He was 68 years old.
Born on September 12, 1957, he grew up in North Suntreso in Kumasi and successfully managed a group of complex businesses as an entrepreneur for over 30 years.
The Kessben Group he formed is an umbrella for a number of registered companies: Kessben Travel and Tours, Kessben Driving School, Kessben Computer School, Kessben Shipping and Forwarding Ltd., Fosua Hotel and Conference Centre, Kessben University College, Kessben Consult, and Kessben Foundation—as well as Kessben FM Limited.
He was the sole shareholder of Kessben FM Limited, the company under which his media businesses, Kessben TV, Aseda TV, and Kessben FM, are registered.
He also held majority shares in Multi Credit Savings and Loans Ltd.
He was a known philanthropist and served on the National Peace Council between 2004 and 2010.
Latest Stories
-
Rev. Adzraku Kevi calls for more women in leadership
1 minute -
Dagbon Kingdom suspends Damba Festival to honour late Overlord
3 minutes -
Harry and Meghan’s UK security arrangements remain a ‘private matter’ – Andy Burnham
8 minutes -
At least 15 killed in Kyiv as Ukraine grapples with air defence shortages
12 minutes -
Existing banking model could draw a dagger through Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy
18 minutes -
NSMQ 2026: Heartbreak for Techiman SHS as Wesley High edge them by one point in prelims
22 minutes -
IES demands release of July 29 blackout report after latest nationwide outage
35 minutes -
Eastern TESCON backs Boakye Agyarko for NPP National Chairman
40 minutes -
Eduwatch demands review of BOGISS decision against 14-year-old alleged sexual abuse victim
46 minutes -
Banking sector was undercapitalised for much of decade preceding 2017 cleanup – Opoku-Afari
47 minutes -
Togo charges two French journalists over incorrect documents, rights group says
48 minutes -
Education Ministry condemns alleged sexual abuse of BOGISS student
58 minutes -
Lawyers challenge demolition of elderly woman’s Oyarifa residence, demand formal engagement
1 hour -
Change in mode of support package for Ghanaians returning from South Africa delayed announcement – MTN Board Chairman
1 hour -
Mining industry must rethink social licence with youth at the centre – GoldBod CEO
1 hour