River cleaning work in the city of Kinshasa was launched by the Minister of State, Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works, Alexis Gisaro Muvunyi, on Thursday September 28, 2023. This initiative aims to prevent flooding during the rain season. imminent rain.
The Minister of State visited Mushi Avenue in Lingwala township to inspect the gutters which carry water towards the Gombe River. He stressed the importance of clearing the gutters of waste, emphasizing that their role is not to be used as dumping grounds.
The cleaning work also took place on Kabasele Avenue, where we could see the mobilization of personnel and machines to guarantee the smooth running of the operations. The HJ bridge, at First Street in the commune of Limete, was also the subject of a careful inspection. The Minister of State called on the population to demonstrate good citizenship and respect hygiene standards.
This gutter cleaning campaign is taking place in several phases, and the second phase is planned for the end of October.
With this cleaning work, the Minister of State is committed to improving rainwater management in Kinshasa and reducing the risk of flooding. He stresses the importance of cooperation from the population by avoiding throwing waste into the gutters.
The population of Kinshasa is impatiently awaiting the results of this work, which will help prevent flooding and improve the quality of life in the city.