Kinshasa, November 10th, 2026 (CPA).– Nearly 80,000 people have been identified as beneficiaries of the “To Petola” project, which focuses on improving living conditions and strengthening the resilience of urban neighbourhoods in Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to a statement consulted by the CPA on Tuesday. “Nearly 80,000 people are expected to benefit from the project, whose achievements could help reduce flood risks and stimulate the local economy. The sustainability of these achievements will depend on the city’s involvement, proper management of the equipment and the availability of the financial resources required for its operation,” said Rémi Maréchaux, Ambassador of France to the DRC, as quoted in a statement issued by Kinshasa City Hall. He commended the efforts made by provincial authorities and partners in waste management and flood prevention, while stressing that “To Petola” is a project designed to contribute to improving urban services. The French diplomat also mentioned discussions between the French Development Agency (AFD) and the Kinshasa Urban Development Unit (CDUK) on new prospects for cooperation, particularly in flood prevention and urban mobility. For his part, Kinshasa Governor Daniel Bumba expressed satisfaction with the progress made, particularly in the Salongo and Abattoir neighborhoods, and commended the support provided by the CDUK in implementing the program. He stressed the need to strengthen its social and mobility components, particularly through road and health infrastructure projects, including the construction of a maternity hospital intended to help combat maternal mortality. The city governor also proposed relocating to Delvaux the project initially planned for the Tshangu area. Expressing confidence in the progress of the works, the governor announced several inauguration ceremonies in 2027, which are expected to make the achievements more visible and tangibly improve people’s living conditions. The progress of the works and the next stages of the project were at the center of the second meeting of the steering committee, co-chaired on Monday, November 9th, 2026, by Kinshasa Governor Daniel Bumba, the French Ambassador to the DRC, the representative of the European Union, members of the provincial executive and CDUK officials.
Kinshasa: Nearly 80,000 People Targeted as Beneficiaries of the “To Petola” Project
Kinshasa, November 10th, 2026 (CPA).– Nearly 80,000 people have been identified as beneficiaries of the “To Petola” project, which focuses on improving living conditions and strengthening the resilience of urban neighbourhoods in Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to a statement consulted by the CPA on Tuesday. “Nearly 80,000 people are expected to benefit from the project, whose achievements could help reduce flood risks and stimulate the local economy. The sustainability of these achievements will depend on the city’s involvement, proper management of the equipment and the availability of the financial resources required for its operation,” said Rémi Maréchaux, Ambassador of France to the DRC, as quoted in a statement issued by Kinshasa City Hall. He commended the efforts made by provincial authorities and partners in waste management and flood prevention, while stressing that “To Petola” is a project designed to contribute to improving urban services. The French diplomat also mentioned discussions between the French Development Agency (AFD) and the Kinshasa Urban Development Unit (CDUK) on new prospects for cooperation, particularly in flood prevention and urban mobility. For his part, Kinshasa Governor Daniel Bumba expressed satisfaction with the progress made, particularly in the Salongo and Abattoir neighborhoods, and commended the support provided by the CDUK in implementing the program. He stressed the need to strengthen its social and mobility components, particularly through road and health infrastructure projects, including the construction of a maternity hospital intended to help combat maternal mortality. The city governor also proposed relocating to Delvaux the project initially planned for the Tshangu area. Expressing confidence in the progress of the works, the governor announced several inauguration ceremonies in 2027, which are expected to make the achievements more visible and tangibly improve people’s living conditions. The progress of the works and the next stages of the project were at the center of the second meeting of the steering committee, co-chaired on Monday, November 9th, 2026, by Kinshasa Governor Daniel Bumba, the French Ambassador to the DRC, the representative of the European Union, members of the provincial executive and CDUK officials.