
Ghanaian business mogul Stephen Kwabena Boateng, known as Kessben, dies at 68
Stephen Kwabena Boateng, also known as Kessben or Kwabena Kesse, a Ghanaian business mogul and lawyer, has died at the age of 68. The founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of the Kessben Group of Companies, he passed away in Kumasi on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, after a brief illness. His death was confirmed by the Kessben Group on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Born on September 12, 1957, Stephen Boateng began his career as a trained teacher for three years before transitioning into business. His initial venture involved importing used refrigerators and electrical appliances, which grew into a diversified empire with interests in travel, finance, real estate, education, hospitality, and media. The Kessben Group includes entities such as 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 the Kessben Foundation. He also held majority shares in Multi Credit Savings and Loans Ltd. In media, he established Kessben FM Limited, which operates Kessben FM and Kessben TV. He founded Kessben University College, converting a former resort into a tertiary institution. Stephen Boateng earned a first-class honours degree in Economics and Law and a Master of Business Administration from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, and was called to the Ghana Bar in 2022. He was also known for his philanthropic activities and public se



