New technologies are being introduced into waste management in Kinshasa
The city of Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is facing a major challenge: waste management. With a population of over 15 million, the city faces a growing problem of pollution and filth. But a glimmer of hope is on the horizon with the announcement of the recycling and waste recovery project which will soon be implemented in the city.
It was the Minister of Industry, Julien Paluku Kahongya, who recently announced this initiative. According to him, the project will start next February and will equip the city of Kinshasa with the technologies necessary for the collection and treatment of waste. These include the installation of rubbish pits as well as the use of specialist machinery such as hydrocarbons, transplanters and sprayers.
This announcement follows a strategic meeting of the task force in charge of the project, during which Christian Fikilini, Director of Business Operations “Yetu”, shared the technical details of waste collection. This new approach to waste management aims to establish a circular economy in the city of Kinshasa, by promoting the recycling and recovery of waste.
Francis Useni, Director General of the Organization for Environmental Management in Congo (OGEC), member of the task force, welcomes these new waste collection strategies. He believes this will pave the way for more efficient integrated waste management and help improve the city’s environmental conditions.
This government initiative highlights the growing importance given to environmental protection and waste management in the DRC. It also shows the Congolese government’s desire to take advantage of new technologies to solve this critical problem.
In conclusion, the recycling and waste recovery project in Kinshasa offers new hope for improving cleanliness and quality of life in the Congolese capital. By leveraging modern technologies and a circular approach, this initiative promises to have a significant impact on waste management in the long term. It now remains to be hoped that its implementation will take place on schedule and that it will truly transform Kinshasa into a cleaner and more environmentally friendly city.