Kenge Aerodrome: Former Governor Jean-Marie Petit Petit Blames His Predecessors

Author: actualite.cdPublished on: September 26, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Politics
Kenge Aerodrome: Former Governor Jean-Marie Petit Petit Blames His Predecessors

Former Kwango governor Jean-Marie Petit Petit states he bears no responsibility for the disuse of Kenge's aerodrome, claiming he only carried out an earlier decision. He notes the site has been abandoned since 1986, overtaken by illegal settlements and a cemetery. The initial decommissioning involved a 900-meter runway, but no new aerodrome has been built despite studies of alternative sites. Additionally, the land of the old runway was allocated to former deputies and ministers during his tenure.

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