Kinshasa, October 6th, 2026 (CPA): – The implementation of systematic vehicle technical inspections is scheduled for October 15th, 2026, across the entire city of Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to a statement from the provincial Ministry in charge of Transport consulted on Tuesday by CPA.
“The systematic vehicle technical inspection operation will come into effect from October 15th, 2026, across the entire city of Kinshasa. This measure forms part of the government’s policy to prevent road accidents, protect road users and improve urban transport safety,” it is read. From that date, has added the statement, systematic inspection operations will be organised on all public roads of the city. “will be notably considered in a situation of irregularity and subject to the penalties provided for by the regulations in force: vehicles travelling without a valid technical inspection certificate; vehicles exhibiting obvious technical faults likely to compromise the safety of road users; as well as vehicles and machinery lacking the legally required administrative documents,” the statement has indicated. “Any vehicle caught in breach of the law or failing to meet the statutory compliance and safety requirements will be immediately immobilised », the text has continued.
According to the same source, the vehicle concerned may be taken to the impound at the sole expense of the owner or operator, without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial penalties provided by the legislation in force. The provincial Ministry in charge of Transport has also informed that the technical inspection is an essential regulatory requirement aiming to ensure the safety of people and property, and cannot be limited to the mere possession of an administrative document. “In order to prevent any attempt of fraud or the use of non-authentic documents, users are advised to verify the validity and authenticity of their technical inspection certificate via the official digital platform of the Kinshasa Impound and Vehicle Technical Inspection Authority (RFCK),” the document has supported. The Ministry has warned that any authorised centre found guilty of fraudulently issuing certificates without first carrying out the required inspections will face severe penalties, including the suspension or withdrawal of its authorisation, the immediate closure of the premises and legal proceedings. “He has urged all drivers and operators to take all necessary steps to comply with the technical inspection requirements before the deadline of October 15th, 2026,” the text has concluded. CPA/