### **Fatshimetrie: The challenges of unsanitary conditions in Kinshasa and the recommendations of the ad hoc commission headed by Matata Ponyo**
The streets of Kinshasa witness a sad daily reality: the unsanitary conditions that plague the Congolese capital. This complex phenomenon, with multiple ramifications, has a profound impact on the quality of life of citizens and compromises the image of the city. Faced with this major challenge, the ad hoc commission on unsanitary conditions, uncontrolled construction and traffic jams, chaired by Matata Ponyo, has set out to draw up a definitive report and formulate bold recommendations to restore Kinshasa to its former glory.
In a comprehensive report, the commission emphasizes that unsanitary conditions in Kinshasa go beyond the simple visual aspect of the waste littering the streets. This is a systemic problem, resulting from dysfunctions at different levels: behavioral, urban, environmental, health, cultural, aesthetic and governance. To address it, a global and coordinated approach is necessary, involving citizen awareness, improving infrastructure and strengthening local governance.
The commission’s recommendations go beyond mere speeches to focus on concrete actions. Massive awareness raising among populations, coupled with dissuasive sanctions, is identified as an essential lever for transforming behavior and establishing a culture of cleanliness. Intensive cleaning campaigns, the establishment of identified collection points, the fight against uncontrolled construction and informal activities will help to relieve congestion in the areas most affected by insalubrity.
The urgency of the situation is underlined by the commission, which calls for immediate and visible actions. The rehabilitation of municipal buildings, collaboration with SMEs involved in recycling, the banning of informal markets near strategic locations and the fight against illegal dumping are all necessary measures to reverse the current trend.
The root causes of unsanitary conditions in Kinshasa have been identified: inadequate waste management, the absence of effective municipal services and a culture of uncontrolled dumping contribute to the degradation of the urban environment and the spread of diseases. Faced with these health, social and economic challenges, a collective and coordinated response is essential.
The work of the ad hoc commission on unsanitary conditions in Kinshasa demonstrates a strong political will and a proactive approach to address the challenges facing the Congolese capital. The recommendations made pave the way for profound and lasting change, which could restore Kinshasa to its former glory and attractiveness.It is now time to act, to implement these proposals with determination and commitment, to offer the inhabitants of Kinshasa a dignified and healthy living environment.