Kinshasa's Sanitation Task Force: Nearly Two Months On, What's the Assessment?

Kinshasa is striving to transform its image with a new sanitation task force launched on June 8. Thousands of "nation builders" have been deployed across various communes to clean public spaces, improve sanitation, and raise awareness about hygiene. The authorities aim to enhance the living conditions for the city's residents.

However, beyond the visible efforts on the ground, questions linger about the initiative's actual results. Residents are prompted to consider whether cleaned areas remain tidy, if habits are changing, and if waste management has improved. The core challenge lies in ensuring that Kinshasa's sanitation becomes a sustainable transformation rather than a temporary operation.

To address these concerns, "Parole aux auditeurs" (Listeners' Voice) features Dr. Silas Mimile Makangu. A professor at the National Pedagogical University, Dr. Makangu holds a doctorate in Geopolitics and International Relations. He is also a consultant in leadership and management, an entrepreneur, a pastor, a speaker, a trainer, and an author.