Kinshasa: Residents of Kingu district organize against erosion before the return of rains

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Environment & ClimateSociety & Lifestyle
Kinshasa: Residents of Kingu district organize against erosion before the return of rains

In the Kingu neighborhood, Selembao commune in Kinshasa, residents are filling a giant ravine with garbage and sandbags bought at their own expense, lacking government help. They fear their homes will collapse during the upcoming rains. An environmental expert warns that this method is ineffective and recommends building drainage channels.

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