Ghanaian business mogul Stephen Boateng, known as Kessben, passes away

The cause of his death is not immediately known. Kessben was the Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Kessben Group of Companies, an empire spanning media, education, hospitality, finance, and other sectors, particularly in the Ashanti Region. Born on September 12, 1957, he was an astute businessman with over two decades of experience.

The Kessben Group included entities such as Kessben Travel and Tours, Kessben Driving School, Kessben University College, Kessben FM, Kessben TV, and Aseda TV. He was the sole shareholder of Kessben FM Limited and held majority shares in Multi Credit Savings and Loans Ltd. Beyond business, Kessben was involved in philanthropy and public service, serving as a member of the National Peace Council from 2004 to 2010 and as Chancellor of Kessben University College. He held degrees in Economics and Law, including a first-class honours degree and an MBA in Finance from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology KNUST.