The city hall of Kananga, in the Central Kasaï region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is set to resume collecting motorcycle parking taxes. A meeting was held over the weekend between Kananga's mayor, Rose Muadi Musube, and motorcycle association representatives. The discussion, attended by deputy mayor Jean-Louis Tshipamba Ilunga and division chief Simon Luboya Kankunku, focused on modalities for resuming tax collection from motorcycle taxi drivers.
The meeting concluded with a one-month deadline for motorcycle associations to educate their members on the tax resumption, which will take effect on October 16, 2026. Association leaders are expected to inform their members about parking and tax payment arrangements during this period. Kananga city hall aims to facilitate a gradual resumption of tax collection, starting with sensitizing key stakeholders.
The tax collection was previously halted due to the intervention of the General Directorate of Kasaï-Central Revenue (DGRKAC) in the revenue mobilization process. The city hall now seeks to re-establish the collection mechanism and clarify applicable modalities for motorcyclists. According to information shared after the meeting, tax collection will resume after the sensitization period granted to associations.
By granting this deadline, municipal authorities are giving motorcycle association leaders a significant role in preparing their members. They are expected to relay information to drivers to avoid misunderstandings when tax collection resumes. The motorcycle taxi sector plays a vital role in Kananga's urban transportation.
The resumption of tax collection is part of municipal authorities' efforts to better regulate motorcycle transportation activities. At the end of the set deadline, city hall teams are expected to start collecting taxes on-site, according to the modalities announced during the meeting.
The approach presented by municipal authorities relies on motorcyclist sensitization before moving to the collection phase. Kananga city hall aims to strengthen municipal revenue mobilization while continuing to regulate the motorcycle taxi sector in the city.
According to Félix MULUMBA KALEMBA, the motorcycle taxi sector will benefit from clear guidelines and regulations. This development is expected to improve the working conditions of motorcycle taxi drivers and enhance the overall transportation experience in Kananga.
Key points
- Kananga city hall sets a one-month deadline for motorcycle associations to educate their members on the resumption of motorcycle parking tax.
- The tax collection was previously halted due to the intervention of the General Directorate of Kasaï-Central Revenue (DGRKAC) in the revenue mobilization process.
- The resumption of tax collection aims to strengthen municipal revenue mobilization and regulate the motorcycle taxi sector in Kananga.
