Kenneth Gilbert Adjei serves as the Minister for Works, Housing, and Water Resources (MWHWR) in Ghana.

He was nominated for this position by President John Dramani Mahama and assumed office on February 4, 2025. The Deputy Minister is Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui.

Early Life and Education

Kenneth Adjei hails from Trede in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, where he spent much of his youth.

He attended the prestigious Opoku Ware School for his secondary education, where he served as Dining Hall Prefect—a role that later became a source of lighthearted discussion during his parliamentary vetting.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and an Executive MBA from the University of Ghana.

Additionally, he completed a Master of Arts in Peace, Security, and Intelligence Management at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA).

During his time at GIMPA, he was an active member of the Tertiary Education Institution Network (TEIN), the student wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Political Career

Kenneth Gilbert Adjei's political journey has been marked by significant appointments within the NDC under President Mahama:

1. Deputy Minister of Defence (2015 – 2017):

• Appointment: Nominated in March 2015 by President Mahama.

• Assumption of Office: Sworn in on May 18, 2015, after parliamentary vetting on April 15, 2015.

• Focus: He prioritised improving military accommodation and conducted research on defense strategy to address regional security threats until the government change in January 2017.

2. Minister for Works, Housing, and Water Resources (2025 – Present):

• Appointment: Nominated by President Mahama on January 21, 2025.

• Assumption of Office: Vetted by the Appointments Committee on January 28, 2025, and officially assumed his role on February 4, 2025.

• Current Status: As of February 2026, he continues to serve in this position, addressing pressing issues such as the nationwide water crisis and committing to infrastructure upgrades for affected residents.

Core Functions of the Ministry

The Ministry of Works, Housing, and Water Resources is tasked with developing and implementing policies to support the systematic growth of Ghana's infrastructure. Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with the National Development Planning Commission to evaluate the sector's performance.

• Assisting with training and research in production.

• Advocating for the use of local building materials.

Departments and Agencies under MWHWR

The ministry oversees various departments and agencies structured into three primary sub-sectors:

1. Works Sub-Sector:

• Hydro-logical Services Department (HSD)

• Public Works Department (PWD)

• Architectural and Engineering Services Limited (AESL)

• Engineers Council

2. Housing Sub-Sector:

• Rent Control Department (RCD)

• Department of Rural Housing (DRH)

• Public Servants’ Housing Loans Scheme Board (PSHLSB)

• Architects Registration Council (ARC)

• Tema Development Corporation (TDC)

• State Housing Company (SHC)

3. Water Sub-Sector:

• Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL)

• Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA)

Recent Developments

In February 2026, Minister Adjei addressed the nationwide water crisis, promising infrastructure upgrades and sustainable solutions for affected communities.

The ministry's headquarters is located in Accra, where it coordinates with various agencies to ensure effective management of water resources, housing, and infrastructure development.

Private life

Kenneth Gilbert Adjei is married and has three children.

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