The 2026 edition of the Akoma FM Health Walk has lived up to expectations as thousands of excited patrons joined the exercise in Kumasi.
Individuals, schools, groups, and staff of some corporate institutions trooped to the Akoma FM premises in Asokwa for the exercise, on Saturday, January 24,2026.
The 14-kilometer fitness walk started from the forecourt of Akoma FM through to Ahodwo Roundabout and Adum. The participants then descended to Asafo, Amakom through the Baba Yara Sports Stadium and back to Asokwa Astro turf.
The 2026 edition took off with an aerobic session with participants walking through the streets of Kumasi.
“We have come to enjoy this year’s edition so much. It has been an awesome experience joining the fitness walk for the second time. I am happy and my family is also happy to have joined” a participant, Yaw Owusu said.
Another also said, “Akoma FM has taken over Kumasi today with the fitness walk. I am very excited looking at the number of people I have seen. Seeing my old friends from Senior High School today is the best out of it all”.
This year’s edition saw some Senior High Schools happily involved.
“This is our first time and it looks as if we have missed a lot from the previous editions. My colleagues are happy, from some groups.
The health walk has arguably become the biggest health and wellness program in the Ashanti Region.
Sponsors of the Akoma FM Health Walk treated participants to meals and other giveaway packages.
“This is a good chance for us in the corporate environment to exercise, so we always cherish this moment. While we work on our health, we are also getting to interact with prospective clients. This is because Akoma FM and the entire Media General group made it happen” a rep from sponsors said.
The General Manager, Akoma Fm, Ransford Nana Osei Asare said he is impressed with the turnout. He appreciated sponsors and patrons for making the event a success.
He promised more exciting activities for our clients this year.
He urged residents of Kumasi to continue doing business with us.
The Asokwa Municipal Chief Executive, Amoh Karmeh, was grateful to Management and staff of Akoma FM.
He was happy on the kind of respect and support the station has over the years shown to people of Asokwa.
By Benjamin Aidoo
