Impound management: Compliance check of contracts suspended in Kinshasa

Kinshasa, August 1 1th, 2026 (CPA). – Compliance check of contracts and partnerships relating to impound yard management has been suspended in Kinshasa, capital of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to a statement from the Provincial Ministry in charge of Transport and Urban Mobility consulted on Tuesday by the CPA. “As part of the general audit and compliance check of contracts and partnerships relating to the management of impound yards, and in implementation of the recommendations arising from the 11th Council of Ministers, the Provincial Government of Kinshasa informs the population of Kinshasa in general, and the owners and managers of impound yards in particular, that all contracts, agreements and memoranda of understanding concluded with the city are suspended with effect from the date of this statement,” it is read. “Consequently, all the impound centres concerned, throughout the territory of the city of Kinshasa, are placed under the management of The General Authority of vehicle Impoundment and Technical Inspection of the City of Kinshasa (RFCK), which ensures the management of their activities until further notice,” has added the text. In this regard, has indicated the source, they are required to appear without delay to submit the partnership agreement concluded with the city of Kinshasa, together with the technical and financial reports covering the period of implementation of the said agreement. “These documents must be submitted in person or by a duly authorised representative to the Office of the Provincial Minister in charge of Planning, Budget, Civil Service, Employment, Tourism, Transport and Urban Mobility, located at 15 Avenue Pumbu, Gombe Municipality, Kinshasa, 3rd floor, Building H”, has continued the statement. From the same source, the deadline for this formality is seven (7) days from the date of publication of this statement. Any service provider who fails to comply within the prescribed timeframe will face severe administrative sanctions, which may include the permanent closure of the impound centre and legal proceedings, as appropriate. The provincial ministry insists on the strict application of this measure, which is intended to reform the sector and ensure the efficient and secure management of immobilized and impounded property. “The General Authority of vehicle Impoundment and Technical Inspection of the City of Kinshasa, together with the Urban Division for Transport, Communications and Opening up of Access, are responsible for taking all necessary steps to ensure the implementation of this notice,” has indicated the document. “For further information, please contact the Office of the Provincial Minister in charge of Transport and Urban Mobility,” has concluded the text. ACP/