Kenneth Agyei Kuranchie

Kenneth Agyei Kuranchie (born in Tepa, Ashanti Region on 5 August 1969) is a Ghanaian journalist and former board member of the National Media Commission.[1] He is known publicly as a member of the New Patriotic Party of Ghana.[2]

Early life

Kuranchie was born on 5 August 1969 in Tepa, Ashanti Region. He studied at St. Mary's International School in Sunyani, Brong-Ahafo Region, Opoku Ware Secondary School, the University of Ghana and Mountcrest University in Accra for his LLB.[3]

Career

He started practicing journalism at the P&P entertainment newspaper, and subsequently at Guide newspaper (now known as Daily Guide). He also worked at The Ghanaian Chronicle. He then set up his own paper, The Daily Searchlight.[4]

In 2013, Kuranchie was convicted of criminal contempt for a publication in his newspaper Daily Searchlight and not showing remorse, and sentenced to 10 days imprisonment by the Supreme Court.[2][5]

He is an author of several books including 'Principles of Applied and Practical Journalism (2019), as well as the children's books "Journey to Ada", "The Rabbit, The Sparrow and The Lizard", "In Search of Vengeance" and "The Story of Fate".[6]

"Journey to Ada", and "The Rabbit, The Sparrow and The Lizard" have been accredited by Ghana's Commission for Curriculum and Assessment (NACCA) as supplementary readers for primary schools in Ghana.

Politics

In June 2020 Kuranchie contested in the Parliamentary Primaries of the New Patriotic Party to represent the Okaikoi North Constituency in Ghana's parliamentary elections but lost to Fuseini Issah the incumbent member of parliament at the time.[7][8]

Personal life

Kuranchie is married with four children.[9]

References
  1. "Ken Kuranchie replaces Kwesi Pratt as President's representative on NMC board". GhanaWeb. 24 April 2017. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  2. Online, Peace FM. "Ken Kuranchie's Wife And Children (PHOTOS)". Retrieved 21 December 2017.
  3. "Kenneth Agyei Kuranchie, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  4. "Kenneth Agyei Kuranchie, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  5. "NPP delegation to visit jailed Ken Kuranchie today - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  6. Innovations @ +233 544 672 298, Clairvoyant. "Ken Kuranchie launches book on journalism today| checkoutghana.com". Checkoutghana.com | News Redefined. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  7. "NPP primaries: Supporters of Ken Kuranchie calls for recount, recall of proxy votes". GhanaWeb. 30 June 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  8. "Ken Kuranchie files to contest Okaikoi North Seat". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  9. Innovations @ +233 544 672 298, Clairvoyant. "Ken Kuranchie launches book on journalism today| checkoutghana.com". Checkoutghana.com | News Redefined. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
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