Kasaï-Central Orders Removal of Illegal Roadblocks

The provincial government of Kasaï-Central has ordered the immediate dismantling of all illegal roadblocks and fake tax collection points. The directive, issued via a statement on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, by Provincial Interior Minister Kamayi Méroé, aims to guarantee the free movement of people and goods. It also seeks to end the harassment reported by road users and bolster economic activities within the province.

Administrators and sector chiefs were instructed in a July 27 statement to implement the decision without delay. The minister warned that any service establishing a barrier or collecting unauthorized taxes would face sanctions, acting on the governor's instructions. This move has been met with approval from bicycle transporters, known as Bayanda, who recently highlighted the difficulties they faced.

On the ground, bicycle transporters expressed their satisfaction with the decision. They explained that previously, each journey involved stopping at numerous barriers and paying fees at each one. Louis Mbuyi, a bicycle transporter from Kabitanga in the Dibaya territory, shared his relief, stating, "We welcome the measure taken by the authorities. Before, we faced many barriers. But today, they are gone." The transporters are now calling on the authorities to ensure the effective enforcement of this measure, hoping that illegal barriers will be permanently removed from the province's roads.

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We welcome the measure taken by the authorities. Before, we faced many barriers. But today, they are gone.