Vice President calls for sustainable livelihoods, stronger protection for Kayayei
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang called for a broader and more sustainable approach to addressing the challenges facing head porters, known as Kayayei, on Monday, August 10, 2026, when she met representatives of the Kayayei Association at the Jubilee House. She stated that interventions must go beyond skills training to include sustainable livelihoods, protection from exploitation, and improved welfare for children living within Kayayei communities.
The meeting focused on challenges confronting head porters and measures to improve their livelihoods, including access to skills training, sustainable business opportunities, and social protection. Professor Opoku-Agyemang noted that several economic and social factors compel women and girls to leave their communities in search of opportunities in urban centers. She stressed that training without the necessary resources and access to markets may not be sufficient to break the cycle of economic vulnerability confronting many Kayayei.
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Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for a comprehensive approach to support Kayayei, focusing on sustainable livelihoods
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