River cleaning work in Kinshasa in preparation for the rainy season
The population of Kinshasa can rejoice, because the Minister of State, Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works, Alexis Gisaro Muvunyi, kicked off the river cleaning work in the city. This initiative aims to prevent flooding during the upcoming rainy season.
The Minister of State began his inspection visit to Mushi Avenue in the commune of Lingwala, where he carried out a careful analysis of the gutters which carry water towards the Gombe River. Accompanied by experts from the Roads and Drainage Office, as well as the company in charge of the work, the Minister expressed his determination to avoid flooding in the days to come.
He stressed the importance of this collector cleaning program to facilitate the flow of water. As the Gombe River is one of the main emissaries from the city of Kinshasa, it is essential to guarantee efficient evacuation to the end point. However, the Minister also warned against the practice of dumping waste into gutters, reminding the population that this is not their main function.
From Mushi Avenue, the procession headed towards Kabasele Avenue, where cleaning work on the Bitshaku-tshaku River, near BraCongo, is also taking place. The work is in progress and seems to satisfy the population.
The Minister of State then went to the HJ bridge, at First Street in the commune of Limete, on Boulevard Lumumba. He again noted the need for intervention to guarantee good water flow.
Alexis Gisaro took this opportunity to call on the population to be civic-minded by respecting hygiene standards and avoiding throwing waste into the gutters. He also announced that Phase 2 of the gutter cleaning campaign will take place at the end of October.
This river cleaning work is essential to ensure the safety and well-being of the population of Kinshasa during the rainy season. They demonstrate the government’s commitment to preventing emergencies and guaranteeing decent living conditions for all. Thanks to these efforts, Kinshasa will be better prepared to face bad weather and avoid the harmful consequences of flooding. The population can therefore look to the future with more serenity.