**Fatshimetrie: The palpable anticipation and hopes of Mbujimayi residents for the presidential visit**
The announcement of President Félix Tshisekedi’s imminent arrival in Mbujimayi has created a particular excitement in the diamond capital. A few hours before his arrival, the city was adorned with banners and posters along its main streets to welcome the head of state.
However, behind the festive decor lie deep expectations and determined hopes on the part of Mbujimayi residents. While the majority express their desire to warmly welcome Félix Tshisekedi, some let their concerns show in the face of the persistent challenges they face on a daily basis.
A MIBA agent bitterly expresses his expectation for concrete measures to revive the mining company, on which a large part of the local economy is based. After years of difficulties, he hopes for a strong commitment from the president to revive this emblematic company.
A merchant, for her part, highlights the growing difficulties related to purchasing power. Despite efforts to provide for her family, she is faced with a reality where money is losing its value and high prices are hindering her ability to improve the daily lives of her loved ones.
The renovation of roads in the city is welcomed by many residents as a first step towards a tangible improvement in their quality of life. However, these advances remain insufficient to meet the aspirations of citizens who aspire to a deeper and more comprehensive change.
This presidential visit also has a symbolic dimension with the launch of work on national road number 2 linking Mbujimayi to Kabinda. This project represents a concrete hope for economic development and regional integration for the province of Kasaï-Oriental.
In this period of celebration and waiting, the residents of Mbujimayi are showing a strong desire to see their city prosper and their daily lives improve. They hope that President Tshisekedi’s visit will be an opportunity to realize these aspirations and lay the foundations for a better future for all.
Through this civic dynamic and these legitimate expectations, Mbujimayi demonstrates its ability to mobilize and express its hopes for a brighter future. President Félix Tshisekedi is expected at the heart of a community determined to build a more promising future.