Title: Mwami Godefroid Junior Munongo celebrates 25 years of reign in the Kingdom of Bayeke
On Saturday, July 8, a grand ceremony took place in Bunkeya, in the province of Lualaba, to celebrate the silver jubilee of the reign of His Majesty Grand Chef de Chefferie, Mwami des Bayeke, Mwami Mwenda Bantu Masuka Kaneranera Munongo Godefroid Junior. This senator and president of the National Alliance of Traditional Authorities of Congo marked a quarter of a century of reign at the Throne of the Bayeke of Garengaze with a series of accomplishments and positive changes.
In his speech at the ceremony, Mwami Godefroid Junior Munongo highlighted his reign’s commitment to improving the living conditions of Bayeke communities. Thanks to investments in basic infrastructure, access to drinking water and electricity has improved, thus contributing to the overall improvement in the quality of life. In addition, initiatives have been launched to support local agriculture and create jobs, thus promoting the economic development of the region.
However, Mwami Godefroid Junior Munongo recognizes that there is still a lot to do. It stresses the importance of strengthening basic education and transmitting the values of community life, citizenship and the preservation of culture and traditions to future generations. To achieve this, he advocates for the learning of traditional languages, which is a key element in the transmission of knowledge and values. It also proposes the use of digital tools to make this learning more interactive and accessible.
The ceremony brought together several renowned authorities, including Kings from various African countries, thus testifying to the importance and influence of Mwami Godefroid Junior Munongo in the region. The Bayeke Kingdom of Gaengaze, of which he is the head, has known remarkable development, extending its influence from the north to the south of Katanga, as far as Zambia.
In conclusion, the silver jubilee of the reign of Mwami Godefroid Junior Munongo is an opportunity to celebrate his achievements and his commitment to the development of his community. His leadership and vision have improved the living conditions of the Bayeke and strengthened their cultural identity. By continuing to promote education, traditions and the use of new technologies, it helps shape a better future for generations to come