KWAHU EAST
DISTRICT PROFILEThe Legislative Instrument (L.I 1839) established the Kwahu East District Assembly on the 29th
of February, 2008, with Abetifi as the District Capital.
Agriculture is the major economic activity in terms of employment and rural income generation in
the District. Over 55 per cent of the working population is engaged in this sector which constitutes
the main source of household income in the district.
Commerce in the District is centered mainly on trading. The commercial activities are undertaken
at the markets and serve as income generating avenues of the District Assembly. The district has
8 periodic markets that are evenly distributed in the district. Greater volumes of trade takes place
at Kotoso, Miaso, Hweehwee, Sempoa, Onyemso, Suminakese, Oframase and Ankoma markets.
However, Abetifi, Nkwatia and Kwahu Tafo are daily markets.
