Kessben Group officially confirms death of founder Stephen Boateng

The Kessben Group of Companies has officially announced the death of its founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lawyer Stephen Boateng, popularly known as Kwabena Kesse or Kessben.

According to a statement issued by the management of the Kessben Group on Thursday, August 20, 2026, the business magnate passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in Kumasi after a short illness.

His death has plunged the Kessben Group, as well as his family, friends and associates, into mourning.

The statement described his passing as a “tragic loss” and extended condolences to his family, church, members of the legal fraternity and his wider circle of associates.

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Kessben was the founder of several businesses under the Kessben Group, including Kessben Media, Kessben Travel and Tours Limited, Fosuah Hotel Limited, Kessben Driving School Limited, Kessben Shipping and Freight Forwarding Limited, Aseda Clinic Limited, Transit World Limited, Aseda Insurance Brokerage Limited and Kessben University College.

The group said further details on the date for the one-week observation and final funeral rites would be announced in due course.

The family has meanwhile appealed to the public for privacy and solemnity as they come to terms with the loss.

According to the statement, members of the public will have the opportunity to pay their respects through a book of condolence, which will be opened at Kessben’s residence in Denyame, Kumasi, on Friday, August 21, 2026.

Read the full statement below:

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