Title: The installation of General Sylvano Kasongo Kitenge at the head of the Congolese National Police in Kasai
Introduction :
After several months of waiting, General Sylvano Kasongo Kitenge officially took office at the head of the Congolese National Police in Kasai. The installation ceremony took place on October 14, 2023 in Tshikapa, the capital of the province, in the presence of numerous political-administrative authorities and a crowd who came to attend this major event. This appointment comes as part of efforts to strengthen security structures in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The course of the ceremony:
During the ceremony, Governor Dieudonné Pieme Tutokot presided over the installation of General Sylvano Kasongo Kitenge. He presented him with the command standard, symbol of his new function, emphasizing the responsibility incumbent upon him to defend the interests of the population with dedication and integrity. General Kasongo Kitenge then presented his deputies to the provincial authority, thus marking the official start of his mandate at the head of the Congolese national police in Kasai.
The journey of General Sylvano Kasongo Kitenge:
General Sylvano Kasongo Kitenge was appointed provincial commissioner of the PNC of Kasai on July 7, 2023, replacing Dieudonné Odimba Okito, now stationed in the province of Haut-Katanga. This appointment demonstrates the confidence placed in General Kasongo Kitenge to ensure security and order in the Kasai region. With his experience and skills, his mission will be to revitalize the police force and fight against crime to guarantee the tranquility of the inhabitants of the province.
Conclusion :
The official installation of General Sylvano Kasongo Kitenge at the head of the Congolese National Police in Kasai marks an important turning point in efforts to strengthen security structures in the Democratic Republic of Congo. His appointment highlights the authorities’ desire to protect the population and ensure a safe and stable environment in the region. General Kasongo Kitenge, thanks to his expertise and leadership, is ready to meet the challenges that await him and to work for the security of Kasai province.