Title: Rehabilitation of road infrastructure in South Kivu: a crucial step forward for the development of the province
Introduction :
The province of South Kivu, located in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, faces many challenges in terms of road infrastructure. However, efforts are underway to remedy this situation and allow the opening up of the population. In this article, we will explore road rehabilitation initiatives in the province of South Kivu, and the prospects they offer for the economic and social development of the region.
A crucial meeting between the Governor of South Kivu and the Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works:
Recently, the Governor of South Kivu, Théo NGWABIDJE KASI, met with the Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works, Alexis GISARO Muvunyi, to discuss the problem of road infrastructure in the province. The main objective of this meeting was to find solutions to rehabilitate and modernize the roads, in order to promote trade and the opening up of the population.
The resumption of modernization work on the RN5:
One of the major projects discussed during this meeting is the resumption of modernization work on the RN5, on its section from PKO (independence square) to KAMANYOLA. Of the 55 km planned for the works, only 15 km have been rehabilitated so far. The Governor of South Kivu has obtained the assurance of Minister GISARO that work will resume next week. The long-term objective is to rehabilitate this road to FIZI, which will open up the region and facilitate trade with neighboring provinces.
Other roads awaiting rehabilitation:
Besides the RN5, the Governor of South Kivu also informed the Minister of the deplorable state of other national roads in the region. Among these, we can cite the BUKAVU-GOMA, BUKAVU-MWENGA, MITI-HOMBO-BUNYAKIRI road, and the road linking BUKAVU-BURHALE SHABUNDA. All these roads require complete rehabilitation to ease traffic flow and improve connectivity in the province.
The involvement of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Works:
Minister Alexis GISARO Muvunyi has pledged to take action to resolve the problems related to road infrastructure in South Kivu. He announced the rehabilitation of 90 km of the RN3 MITI-HOMBO-BUNYAKIRI by the company N.G.E. The preparatory work is underway and the actual work will begin shortly. The minister also promised to advocate with other Congolese government partners for more support in the rehabilitation of roads in the province..
Conclusion :
The rehabilitation and modernization of road infrastructure in the province of South Kivu is essential to promote the economic and social development of the region. Current efforts to remedy the situation show a political will to open up the population and improve the living conditions of the inhabitants. However, much remains to be done to achieve this goal, and it is essential that all the actors concerned continue to collaborate and invest in these road rehabilitation projects