The provincial government of Kinshasa has announced that 3,400 agents from the city's public administration are eligible for salary payments after undergoing a physical identification process. According to David Luyeye, president of the urban public administration intersyndicale, the identification process revealed that out of 8,802 agents, 7,482 were verified, while 1,320 agents did not show up for identification. This development was announced on October 10, 2026, by the Congolese press agency.
The identification process was conducted under the supervision of the provincial Minister of Public Function, Jésus-Noël Sheke. The minister presented a preliminary report to the intersyndicale, highlighting the number of agents who were verified and those who were not. Luyeye stated that the government is working to finalize the payment process for the eligible agents. A meeting was held between the provincial government and the intersyndicale to discuss the payment of salaries and other pressing issues affecting the city's public administration.
The meeting, which was instructed by Kinshasa Governor Daniel Bumba, aimed to address the concerns of the city's public administration personnel. Luyeye revealed that the government is working to resolve the payment issues, citing difficulties with the city's treasury. The government plans to work with banks to ensure that salary payments are made by October 20, 2026. This move is expected to alleviate the financial burden on the city's public administration personnel.
Luyeye warned that if the salaries are not paid by the set deadline, the personnel will take drastic measures, including a general strike and peaceful marches across the city. He attributed the delays in payment to the government's failure to honor previous commitments. The intersyndicale has urged the personnel to remain calm but vigilant, as they prepare for future actions to claim their legitimate rights.
In addition to the planned actions, the intersyndicale is also planning to stage protests on October 15, 2026, to push provincial deputies to assume their parliamentary oversight responsibilities. The goal is to ensure good governance and accountability in the city's public administration. Luyeye called on all agents to remain mobilized and prepared for future actions.
The issue of delayed salary payments has been a recurring problem for Kinshasa's public administration personnel. The government has been criticized for its handling of the situation, with many calling for improved accountability and transparency. The intersyndicale's efforts to push for the payment of salaries and better working conditions are seen as a step towards addressing the concerns of the city's public administration personnel.
The situation in Kinshasa's public administration highlights the challenges faced by many public sector workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The issue of delayed salary payments is a major concern, with many workers struggling to make ends meet. The government's efforts to address the issue are seen as a positive step, but more needs to be done to ensure that public sector workers receive their salaries on time.
Key points
- 3,400 agents of Kinshasa's public administration are eligible for salary payments following a physical identification process.
