Ahead of the new school year starting Monday, September 1, 2025, the Provincial Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Works of the city of Kinshasa, headed by Minister Alain Tshilungu, has announced the partial reopening of Flambeau, Kitona, Du Livre, Tourisme, Trois Vallées, and Kimbuta avenues. Details about the reopened sections and other information are provided in the official press release.
This Thursday marks the closure of a ten-day training seminar, which ran from August 15 to 28, 2025, focusing on thenational public procurement procedures in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The seminar was held for the staff and executives from both the Cabinet and the urban administration of Kinshasa’s provincial Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Works (ITP).
This solemn closing ceremony presided over by the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works of Kinshasa, Alain TSHILUNGU and the Director General of the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (ARMP), Claude KAYEMBE MBAYI, marked the culmination of this training provided by this body under the authority of the Prime Minister.
Taking the floor on the occasion, Provincial Minister Alain TSHILUNGU expressed his gratitude to the ARMP and its trainers for the quality of the instruction provided, which enabled a genuine strengthening of the urban administration’s capacities. “The minister therefore exhorted the participants, now seen as new public procurement experts, to fully and rigorously apply the knowledge acquired in order to realize the vision of the Head of State, echoed by Kinshasa Governor Daniel BUMBA to ensure that all major construction projects in the capital city are carried out in line with good governance principles.
For his part, the Director General of the Director Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (ARMP), Claude Kayembe Mbaye, praised the political will of the Provincial Minister of Infrastructures and Public Works (ITP) who, by requesting this training, is fully embracing the vision of the President of the Republic. “Inexorably, you are fully in step with the vision of the Head of State,” he said. He described this initiative as a patriotic act aimed at better regulating the management of public procurement and effectively supporting the work of the city’s governor.
The Director General of Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (ARMP) also congratulated the participants for their dedication and thanked the trainers for their availability. He concluded by stating that they are providing a “noble service to the Congolese nation.
The ceremony ended with the awarding of certificates to the new experts, who are now entrusted with the mission of ensuring compliance with Congolese legislation on public procurement within the Provincial Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Works of Kinshasa.
The Provincial Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Works of the city of Kinshasa informs the residents of Kinshasa that, as part of the ongoing road rehabilitation works across the capital, TOMBALBAY Avenue, on the stretch between Avenue de la Démocratie (formerly Huileries) and Avenue Wangata in Gombe municipality, as well as Avenue DU FLEUVE, on the stretch between the Kimbanguist Church and the Mbudi Six-Portes bus-stop in Mont-Ngafula municipality, will be closed to traffic starting Saturday, August 23, 2025.
The practical measures taken to maintain traffic flow and public order can be found in the full press release below:
The Provincial Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Works wishes to reassure the public that all measures have been taken to ensure the rapid and efficient execution of the works. It also urges road users for their understanding and cooperation despite the temporary inconveniences that this closure may cause.
Furthermore, it calls on the responsibility of civil and military authorities, as well as the Congolese National Police, to take all necessary measures to maintain public order and ensure that operations run smoothly.
The Provincial Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Works of the city of Kinshasa informs the residents of Kinshasa that, due to the rehabilitation works on a drainage system, Avenue WAGENIA, on the stretch from Avenue des Aviateurs to Avenue de l’Équateur in Gombe municipality, will be closed to traffic starting this Saturday, August 16.
This section of Avenue WAGENIA is currently marked by the deterioration of the drainage system, causing stagnant wastewater and thereby endangering vehicle traffic. The works will involve the construction of a new crossing to permanently resolve this issue…
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Kinshasa, 14 August 2025 | The Provincial Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works for the city of Kinshasa, Alain Tshilungu, concluded a series of awareness-raising sessions for members of his cabinet and the administration under his supervision on public procurement procedures, in accordance with the laws in force in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The closing ceremony of these three-day preliminary sessions, held from Tuesday, August 12, to Thursday, August 14, 2025, paves the way for a ten-day training on public procurement to be held at CEPAS in Kinshasa, from August 15 to 27, 2025.
As will be the case for the training itself, the immersion sessions were led by executives from the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (ARMP): Ms. Cecile MALILA KAYOLA from the ARMP/Kinshasa provincial directorate and Ms. Paula MANGOMBE MAKENGO, permanent secretary of the Public Procurement Project Management Unit at the ARMP’s directorate general. At the end, they symbolically handed over all the legal texts governing public procurement in the DRC, both at national and provincial level.
For Minister Alain TSHILUNGU, who recognizes the necessity for the members of his
Cabinet and the Public Works and Infrastructure (ITP) administration to master the mechanisms and practices of public procurement, this represents an important step
forward. He thus thanked the ARMP for tailoring this training to the specific needs of his ministry:
« Thank you for your time and thank you for providing us with a general training that you have, as you mentioned, tailored to the needs of this ministry and the challenges we face. As you know, public procurement remains an indispensable tool today for managing most of the province’s contracts, for which we are responsible », he stated, while affirming his full commitment to a lasting collaboration with the ARMP.
For their part, Paula MANGOMBE and Cécile MALILA from the ARMP expressed their satisfaction with the participants’ conduct during the introductory sessions and thanked the Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works, who personally requested this training. Together, they highlighted the necessity for the Provincial Ministry of Infrastructures and Public Works (ITP) to have a Public Procurement Management and Oversight Unit, as required by laws in force. A member of Governor Bumba’s team, who has already drafted a text establishing this unit, also indicated that the process of appointing its staff is currently underway.
Public procurement being a tool for good governance, and with the city of Kinshasa aiming to modernize through various ongoing urban road projects, this training comes at the right time to promote best practices in the management of public-private partnerships, in line with the vision of the city authority, Daniel BUMBA LUBAKI.
Communication Unit of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Works
The Provincial Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Works of the city of Kinshasa informs the residents of Kinshasa that, due to urban road rehabilitation and modernization works, Avenue Bypass will be closed to traffic at Place Sous-Région for a period of three (3) weeks, starting Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
The practical measures taken can be found in the press release below:
As part of the road rehabilitation and modernization works launched across the city of Kinshasa by the provincial government led by Governor Daniel Bumba Lubaki, the Provincial Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Works (ITP/Kinshasa) is calling on vehicle owners particularly trailer-trucks parked along Gambela Avenue, between Kasa-Vubu and Ngiri-Ngiri Avenues, to remove them within three days.
In a press release published this Wednesday, the ministry specified that this removal is a prerequisite for the commencement of reinforced concrete road construction on this section of Gambela Avenue, located in Ngiri-Ngiri municipality.
The governor of the city of Kinshasa, Daniel Bumba Lubaki, launched the rehabilitation of main roads and rainwater drainage channels in Abattoir, district of Masina. He was joined for the occasion by the French Ambassador to the DRC, Rémi MARÉCHAUX, the Director of the French Development Agency (AFD), Safia IBRAHIM, and the representative of the European Union delegation to the DRC, Antonio CAPONE.
The head of the provincial executive was also surrounded by members of his government, including the provincial Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works, Alain Tshilungu, and the provincial Minister of Environment, Cleanliness and Beautification of the City, Léon Lumumba.
The delegation began its visit in Salongo neighborhood, Limete municipality, where it inspected the rehabilitation works on Liberté Avenue and Conseil de Ville Avenue. It then proceeded to Masina, where the Governor laid the foundation stone for the rehabilitation of Abattoir Vallée Avenue (1,374 meters) and Yamfu Avenue (1,263 meters).
These roads will feature an “inverted roof” (V-shaped) profile, allowing water to flow toward a central covered drain, inaccessible to users. The road surfaces will be paved with cement concrete, while the sidewalks will be constructed using locally produced, certified durable recycled-plastic materials.
In his speech, the city authority praised the support of the European Union and France, through the French Development Agency (ADF), in the fight against flooding, sanitation, and waste management, all of which are major challenges for Kinshasa. He also urged the residents of Kinshasa to take ownership of these infrastructures, designed to develop the city and enhance collective well-being.
For his part, the French Ambassador emphasized that these works, carried out under the “To Petola” project, aim to strengthen urban resilience in neighborhoods vulnerable to
flooding and health risks, such as Salongo and N’danu in Limete, and Abattoir in Masina. These initiatives are expected to improve the quality of life and mobility of residents.
The European Union representative, Antonio CAPONE, reaffirmed his institution’s commitment to support the Governor’s efforts to accelerate the development of Kinshasa. Following this, the Mayor of Masina municipality, Joseph SHIKI KATUMBA, welcomed the provincial authorities’ willingness to resolve the problem of flooding in this part of the capital.
The city of Kinshasa will closely monitor the proper execution of these critically important works through the technical services of the Provincial Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Works.
Communication Unit of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Works – City of Kinshasa
After several notices and warnings, the provincial government of Kinshasa has taken action. On Friday, July 4, 2025, the city hall’s machinery began demolishing illegal structures built on public land along Trois Vallées and Allée Verte Avenues, in the Joli Parc neighborhood of Ngaliema municipality.
The operation was launched by the Provincial Minister of Environment, Cleanliness, and Urban Beautification, Léon MULUMBA, on behalf of his colleague, the Minister of
Infrastructure and Public Works, Alain TSHILUNGU, who is currently on an official mission. According to Léon Mulumba, the aim is to enforce the law without exception.
“There are no immunities, there are no jurisdictional privileges; the law must prevail,” he declared.
Following this statement, the excavators began the demolitions, starting at the intersection of Trois Vallées, Allée Verte, and Nguma Avenues, where several private structures had been built on public land, obstructing the roadway. Three plots were affected at this location. The operation then continued to the other end of Trois Vallées Avenue, where the situation was even more concerning: some structures were built directly over drainage collectors, while others completely blocked the road’s continuity. All were demolished.
On the same avenue, the provincial government is currently carrying out a 2.1 km reinforced concrete road construction project, aimed at connecting Nguma Avenue to ML service station, commonly known as Station Ma Campagne. This project is part of a broader program to construct and rehabilitate 115 km of reinforced concrete roads across the capital.
Communication Unit of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Works_ Kinshasa.
Letters of formal notice have already been delivered to each plot concerned by the technical services of the Provincial Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Works of the City of Kinshasa, beginning with those located on Trois Vallées Avenue, near its junction with Nguma Avenue. Following the delimitation works already carried out, and for which indicative maps were recently published on the Ministry’s social media platforms, only the implementation phase remains, which is scheduled to begin very soon.
It should be noted that on Avenue Trois Vallées, there are plans to build a new 1.05 km long reinforced concrete road to ease traffic flow in this part of Kinshasa, which is often plagued by monstrous traffic jams. The construction of this road is part of a vast project to rehabilitate and modernise 115 km of reinforced concrete roads across the Congolese capital, hence the need to recover all illegally occupied public land.
Communication Unit – Provincial Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Works (MINITP-Kinshasa)
