Kimwenza Entrance Stop Transformed into Open Dump in Mont-Ngafula, Kinshasa

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: May 15, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Society & Lifestyle

Kimwenza Entrance Stop Transformed into Open Dump in Mont-Ngafula, Kinshasa

The sidewalks at the Kimwenza Entrance stop in the Mont Ngafula commune of Kinshasa have been turned into an open dump. Residents complain about unbearable living conditions and blame nearby market vendors for dumping their waste there. Mayor Séverin Lumbu stated that waste is collected every Saturday and urged residents to adhere to hygiene regulations.

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