Presidential Vision for Transport Transformation in the DRC
“The happy event of this day testifies to the commitment of the government of the Republic to improve the mobility conditions of the Congolese through the development of the transport sector, one of the pillars of my program for a significant impact on the economic and social life of the inhabitants in a megalopolis of more than fifteen million souls like Kinshasa.”
— Félix-Antoine TSHISEKEDI TSHILOMBO, President of the Republic, Head of State
Vision and Objectives of the Kasai Green Project: A Regional Economic Hub in Mbuji-Mayi
The Kasai Green Project, a continuation of the efforts initiated in Kinshasa with TRANSCO, goes beyond a simple transport project. It is a transformative vision aimed at creating sustainable value chains. By making Mbuji-Mayi the heart of Kasai Green, we aim to transform this city into a dynamic agro-industrial hub. Green energy and green mobility are the two pillars of this transformation, making the capital of Kasaï Oriental a model of sustainable development for other regions of the country. This project is not limited to building infrastructure; it uses roads, renewable energy, and transport as levers to unlock agricultural potential, create local wealth, and sustainably improve the living conditions of our populations.
Multimodal Mobility with Mbuji-Mayi as the Epicenter
Transport is the backbone of our development. In a megalopolis like Kinshasa or in remote regions like Kasaï, Kivu, or Katanga, the lack of reliable infrastructure has held back our progress for too long. Degraded roads, underutilized rivers, dilapidated airports, and an obsolete railway network isolate our communities, increase costs for our farmers, entrepreneurs, and families, and limit our competitiveness. But I assure you: the time for change has come. My vision for transport goes beyond simple mobility; it integrates innovation, sustainability, and social equity to make the DRC a major logistics hub in Africa.
At the heart of this vision is a multimodal approach, with Mbuji-Mayi as a pioneering model. Through the Kasai Green Project, we will make this city the epicenter of an integrated transport network, combining modern roads, electrified railways, and sustainable river solutions.
Modernization of Urban Transport
In our cities, we will strengthen public transport systems. Fleets of electric and hybrid buses, as well as shared mobility solutions, will make travel accessible, affordable, and environmentally friendly for everyone, especially the most vulnerable. These initiatives will ensure better urban connectivity while reducing the carbon footprint of our transport.
A Green Vision for Sustainability
Sustainability guides our every step. The Kasai Green Project illustrates this ambition: in Mbuji-Mayi, electric and hybrid buses powered by solar charging infrastructure will open up neighborhoods and connect rural areas to economic centers. This transformation will extend to the entire country through the adoption of electric vehicles and green energy networks harnessing our abundant solar resources.
We will also invest in training our youth for the jobs of the future – engineers in sustainable logistics, technicians in renewable energy – so that this vision is carried by the Congolese people themselves, thus ensuring local ownership and the sustainability of the projects.