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The metamorphosis of Kinshasa: an urban rehabilitation in progress
The vibrant Congolese capital, Kinshasa, is entering a phase of major transformation under the leadership of Governor Daniel Bumba. Indeed, large-scale rehabilitation works have been launched with the ambitious aim of improving urban mobility and giving a new face to the city of Kinshasa.
Vice-Governor Eddy Iyeli recently announced the start of 17 rehabilitation projects across the city. This gigantic work, scheduled for completion in February 2025, aims to breathe new life into several key arteries of Kinshasa, particularly those surrounding the central market. This major renovation will be accompanied by the inauguration of this emblematic market, thus offering new perspectives for local commerce and improving the living environment of residents.
The issue of mobility is crucial in Kinshasa, which is faced with endless traffic jams every day. By renovating the capital’s road network, local authorities hope to ease traffic congestion and reduce travel times for the people of Kinshasa. This initiative, although promising, faces various challenges, including the coordination of work, the management of construction site nuisances and raising awareness among road users.
Through these road rehabilitation projects, Kinshasa is preparing for a new chapter in its history, that of a modern and functional city. Supported by a firm commitment from the authorities, these large-scale projects promise to bring a real improvement to urban mobility and breathe new life into the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The metamorphosis of Kinshasa is underway, suggesting a brighter future for the Congolese capital. Each pickaxe stroke, each asphalt path contributes to the emergence of a renovated city, ready to meet the challenges of the future and to offer its inhabitants a more dynamic and harmonious urban environment. The rehabilitation of Kinshasa is not just a construction project, it is a rebirth, the beginning of a new era for a city in perpetual evolution.