The Matadi Kibala market in Kinshasa will be refurbished next week in order to relocate traders who were victims of the recent fire. This decision was announced by the governor of the city, Gentiny Ngobila Mbaka, during his visit to the scene.
The governor stressed the importance of building a modern market to prevent such tragedies in the future. He also recalled that these works were part of the vision of the President of the Republic, Félix Tshisekedi.
The Matadi Kibala market was already the scene of a tragedy last year, when several people were electrocuted by electric cables after a downpour. Traders express their concern about these tragic recurrences and call for a concrete solution to ensure their safety and that of their property.
The governor said he is working closely with the market administrator and the mayor of Mont-Ngafula to provide a conducive environment for traders in this region of the Congolese capital.
This initiative to redevelop the Matadi Kibala market bears witness to the efforts made by the authorities to prevent new accidents and ensure the safety of citizens. This work is also part of a process to modernize Kinshasa’s economic infrastructure, in accordance with the country’s development vision.
In conclusion, the redevelopment of the Matadi Kibala market in Kinshasa is an important measure to guarantee the safety of traders and prevent new tragedies. It demonstrates the Congolese authorities’ commitment to modernizing the city’s economic infrastructure and ensuring an environment conducive to the development of commercial activities