Kinshasa, March 11th, 2026 (CPA).– Nine women have been appointed to the management committees of several urban markets in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), under a series of provincial decrees signed on March 9th, 2026 by the city governor, consulted on Wednesday. « The governor of the city of Kinshasa, Daniel Bumba Lubaki, has appointed new administrators and members to the management committees of several markets in the capital. These appointments are contained in a series of provincial decrees signed on Monday March 9th, 2026, and made public on Tuesday. Nine women have been appointed among the new administrators and deputies of urban markets, » it is read.
‘This promotion of women is part of a major administrative reorganisation aiming to optimise the sanitation and security of commercial spaces in the capital,’ the source has added. According to the document, the Laurent-Desire Kabila market in the municipality of Masina will see Ms Tshiya Madimba Pamela take up the position of Administrator. She will be supported by Ms Ngalula Mukuta Antoinette (Finance and Public Relations) and Ms Kapinga Kapinga Jeanne (Legal Affairs).
At the Matete urban market, management is now entrusted to Ms Nyamoyenga Sandrine, who will be assisted by Ms Odia Mande Angele, in charge of technical maintenance, and Ms Ngangu Benda Myriam, in charge of legal matters. In addition, the Kinshasa Central Market has appointed Ms Kayiba Muamba Celine and Ms Lukalu Muambuyi Huguette to its provisional management committee.
Finally, at the Matadi Kibala market (Mont-Ngafula), Ms Bianza Mujinga Christine has been appointed to oversee legal matters and disputes. These appointments mark a significant step forward in the involvement of Congolese women in the local governance structures of the city-province of Kinshasa.