The official appointment of Daniel Bumba Lubaki as governor of the city of Kinshasa on Friday June 21, 2024, marks a crucial step in the political management of this Congolese metropolis. During the handover ceremony with interim governor Charles Mbuta Muntu, the new leader displayed his determination to implement an ambitious and innovative program.
Daniel Bumba Lubaki, from the UDPS/Tshisekedi, won the election with an overwhelming majority, demonstrating the confidence placed by voters in his vision for the future of Kinshasa. In collaboration with Eddy Iyeli Molangi of the MLC, elected vice-governor, he is committed to implementing an action plan in seven priority areas, in accordance with the orientations of President Félix Tshisekedi for the 2024-2028 mandate.
Among the key measures of his program, Daniel Bumba places emphasis on security, planning the creation of a special battalion dedicated to the fight against organized crime and phenomena of urban violence. The establishment of a multi-sectoral emergency program aims to respond to the immediate needs of the population, while concrete actions will be taken to improve health, sanitation and management of traffic jams.
In addition, the governor plans to create an investment fund and a social fund to support the economic and social development of the city. The digitalization of administrative procedures and the digitalization of public services are part of a process of modernization and efficiency of municipal management. Finally, the Kinshasa city extension project aims to offer new opportunities for development and controlled urbanization.
However, for these commitments to materialize and produce tangible results, it will be essential that Daniel Bumba’s government benefits from the support and collaboration of all political, social and economic actors in Kinshasa. The success of his mandate will also depend on his ability to mobilize the necessary resources, to ensure transparency in the management of public affairs and to listen to the concerns and aspirations of citizens.
Ultimately, the inauguration of Daniel Bumba Lubaki as governor of Kinshasa opens new perspectives for the future of the Congolese capital. His ambitious program and his commitments to the development and well-being of residents demonstrate his desire to positively mark his time at the head of the city. It is now up to everyone to contribute to the success of this collective project, in a spirit of collaboration and solidarity to build together a more prosperous, safer and more dynamic Kinshasa.