“Made in Congo” vehicles: a new era for the automotive sector in the DRC
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo recently adopted a new vision aimed at renewing motor vehicles in all transport sectors in the country. This decision was announced by the Minister of Transport during his visit to Kin Motors. The objective is to set up assembly plants for locally manufactured “Kin” brand vehicles, as well as electric vehicles.
As part of this vision, the Minister of Transport, Marc Ekila Likombo, stressed the importance of renewing vehicle fleets in the city of Kinshasa. He also highlighted the fact that it is time to have new vehicles circulating in all transport sectors, whether public or private transport.
This initiative is part of the government’s desire to limit the bill for importing vehicles and to promote the automotive industry in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Indeed, the government wants “made in Congo” vehicles to have a price of less than 10,000 US dollars. This measure aims to give Congolese citizens access to new vehicles at affordable prices.
The arrival of Kin Motors in the automotive assembly sector in the DRC completes the efforts already undertaken by the company Supreme Automobile/Mercedes-Benz. These initiatives are in line with the vision of the President of the Republic, Félix Tshisekedi, who wishes to revive the Congolese automotive industry and encourage the country’s economic development.
De Oliviera, the 2nd vice-president of the board of directors of Kin Motors, expressed his satisfaction with the investment in the automotive industry in the DRC. He also proposed setting up more vehicle assembly plants in the pilot Maluku Special Economic Zone, to further develop the auto industry and create local jobs.
With the establishment of these “made in Congo” vehicle assembly plants, the DRC hopes not only to modernize its vehicle fleet, but also to boost its economy and promote job creation. This initiative is part of President Tshisekedi’s vision of reviving the DRC on the international scene and stimulating the country’s economic development.
In conclusion, the renewal of vehicles in all transport sectors in the Democratic Republic of Congo opens up new prospects for the Congolese automotive sector. The manufacture of “made in Congo” vehicles offers the opportunity to modernize the vehicle fleet, reduce dependence on imports and promote the country’s economic development. It is an important step towards autonomy and the growth of the Congolese automotive industry, while providing new and affordable vehicles to Congolese citizens