Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) has warned students against paying GH¢300 to secure hostel accommodation through alleged protocol arrangements, dismissing viral social media claims as false and insisting that room booking through its official portal is completely free.

In a public notice dated October 16, 2026, the university cautioned students and the general public against circulating audio and video recordings claiming that payments of GH¢300 could facilitate access to protocol accommodation.

“This is palpable falsehood,” the university stated, urging students not to fall victim to individuals or middlemen claiming they can secure rooms in exchange for money.

KsTU stressed that students who have been allocated halls must book their rooms through the official university portal once it opens, adding that no individual should be paid to facilitate the process.

The university also advised students to pay their approved hall fees promptly after successfully booking their rooms, explaining that a completed booking followed by payment within the stipulated period is what secures their accommodation.

“Room booking is completely FREE. Nobody should pay any individual to secure a room,” the notice emphasised.

KsTU further directed students to use only the official booking portal and approved payment channels, warning them against handing money to people claiming to have special arrangements for securing rooms.

The university clarified that booking for the GETFund Hostel at its Adako Jachie Campus had already commenced as of October 16, while bookings for the remaining halls were scheduled to begin on Monday, October 19, 2026.

Students have therefore been urged to remain alert, follow the official booking process and ensure that all hall fee payments are made through authorised channels.

The notice was signed by Dr Charles Obeng-Sarpong, the Acting Registrar of Kumasi Technical University.

The warning comes as students prepare for the university’s hall booking process, with the institution seeking to prevent misinformation and unauthorised payments linked to hostel accommodation.

EA