Fatshimetrie is an investigative media outlet specializing in covering political and legal affairs that make headlines in the Republic of Congo. In a recent front page highlight, we closely followed the progress of the case surrounding the alleged embezzlement of funds allocated to water drilling and streetlights.
The last public hearing held at the Court of Cassation on Monday, December 9 was full of twists and turns. Intelligence officers Guy Mikulu and Nicolas Kazadi were summoned to testify, facing the defendants Mike Kasenga, economic operator and head of Stever Construct, as well as the former Minister of Rural Development, François Rubota.
The former Minister of Finance, at the heart of suspicions, vigorously denied any involvement in any overbilling. He also pointed the finger at the General Inspectorate of Finance, accusing the latter of levity in its controls. He insisted on affirming the transparency of his management, claiming to act in the public interest.
For his part, Guy Mikulu raised inconsistencies in the execution of the work after his term, stressing that it did not comply with the terms of the initial contract signed in April 2021, although he was in a period of resignation. He specified that this contract had been in progress since 2020, highlighting possible irregularities in the operations carried out after his departure.
The outcome of this case is eagerly awaited by public opinion. The Court of Cassation will receive the defense’s pleadings and the prosecution’s indictment on December 23, 2024, a decisive moment that could change the fate of the protagonists involved in this financial scandal.
Fatshimetrie will continue to closely follow this case, which raises crucial questions about the transparency of the management of public funds and the integrity of those who administer them. Our commitment to shedding light on the complex and sensitive affairs that shape our society remains unwavering, in the service of truth and justice.