Kananga, June 8th, 2026 (CPA).- A proposed provincial by-law on the protection of persons living with albinism was declared admissible by the Provincial Assembly of Kasaï Central, in the central Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), during a plenary session held on Monday in Kananga, CPA reported.
“The admissibility of this proposal by the deliberative body is a step in the right direction. My proposal seeks to establish a provincial legal framework aimed at strengthening the fight against all forms of discrimination, stigmatization and violence (…) and to organize institutional monitoring and coordination mechanisms in favor of persons living with albinism in Kasaï Central,” said provincial deputy Joseph Nkashama. “I was motivated by social attitudes, backward customs, discrimination, mistrust and many other local practices that fail to treat this category of people with the dignity they deserve in this part of the country,” he added. The author of the proposed by-law commended the high sense of responsibility demonstrated by provincial lawmakers during the debates. The six-chapter text, comprising 41 articles, has been referred to the socio-cultural committee for review before its adoption during the next plenary session.
Call for confidence in provincial lawmakers
For his part, the president of the Association of Persons Living with Albinism, François Tshisekedi, urged members of the organization to place greater confidence in provincial deputies for the sustained attention they have given to their situation.
According to him, the efforts made by lawmakers in the provincial assembly are commendable as they serve the best interests of this vulnerable group.