KNUST Makes History as First Ghanaian University to Graduate PhD Candidates in Law
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The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has set a historic national record by becoming the first institution in Ghana to train and graduate doctoral candidates in Law.
This feat positions KNUST as a trailblazer in advanced legal scholarship, strengthening Ghana’s academic landscape at a time when the demand for specialised legal research is rapidly growing.
A Milestone Cohort of Three Trailblazers
The inaugural graduating cohort consists of three PhD holders, each of whom produced groundbreaking research addressing major regulatory and systemic challenges facing the country. Their work spans three key development sectors:
1. Tax Administration Reform
One of the graduates explored legal bottlenecks in Ghana’s tax administration and proposed reforms to enhance compliance, fairness, and revenue efficiency.
2. Insurance Consumer Protection
Another examined the structural and regulatory gaps affecting consumer confidence in the insurance industry an area critical for financial stability and public trust.
3. Renewable Energy Governance – Dr. Richard Obeng Mensah’s Contribution
Dr. Richard Obeng Mensah brings an equally important policy perspective with his research, which analyses the legal and regulatory shortcomings slowing Ghana’s transition to renewable energy.
His work offers practical frameworks for clean energy adoption, investment protection, and improved governance timely insights as Ghana moves toward a greener economy.
A New Future for Legal Research in Ghana
KNUST’s breakthrough is widely seen as a sign of maturing legal education and research capacity in Ghana. The university’s achievement broadens the scope for evidence-based policymaking and opens the door for more specialized doctoral research in law something the country has long lacked.
As Ghana confronts evolving challenges in taxation, energy, technology, and governance, this milestone represents a major step toward grooming legal scholars capable of shaping future national policy.