President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi once again affirmed his commitment to the Congolese people during his visit to Kananga, capital of the Kasai Central province. In front of an attentive and fervent crowd, he reaffirmed his desire to see the Kalamba-Mbuji road construction project come to fruition, despite the obstacles and delays that hinder its completion.
This road, which links Kasai Central to the Angolan port of Lobito, is of crucial importance both for the region and for the entire Democratic Republic of Congo. Indeed, its completion would contribute significantly to opening up the region and boosting its economic development. However, work has so far progressed at a pace that is far too slow, to the great displeasure of the local population who are eagerly awaiting the positive benefits of this project.
Despite repeated promises from the authorities and funding announced under the Sino-Congolese program, the Kalamba-Mbuji road is struggling to see the light of day. Residents of Kasai Central are expressing frustration and skepticism over the extended deadlines and insufficient progress in the work. President Tshisekedi’s words, stating that he will not leave office without the completion of this strategic road, are intended to be reassuring for the population, but concrete actions and tangible results are more than ever expected.
It is undeniable that the completion of this road project would be a real catalyst for the socio-economic development of Kasai Central and would have a positive impact on the entire country. It is therefore imperative that the responsible authorities implement concrete measures to accelerate the work and meet the planned deadlines, in order to meet the legitimate expectations of the population and fulfill the promises made.
In conclusion, President Tshisekedi’s commitment to completing the Kalamba-Mbuji road is commendable, but it is now time to move from words to action. The development of Kasai Central and the DRC as a whole depends on it, and it is crucial that the obstacles encountered so far are overcome so that this essential infrastructure project finally sees the light of day and brings the expected benefits to the Congolese population.