The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations, "Le Congo n'est pas à vendre" (CNPAV), launched the 3rd edition of the Kanyaka Integrity Prize on October 7, 2026, at the Memling Hotel in Kinshasa. The prize aims to encourage integrity and expose corruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to Dirk Shaka, National Coordinator of CNPAV, the prize will allow Congolese people to identify and nominate individuals or organizations that have shown courage and commitment in fighting corruption.
This year's edition seeks to involve at least 50,000 Congolese people in the process of identifying and nominating individuals or organizations that have demonstrated integrity and innovation in fighting corruption. The public can participate by voting online through the CNPAV website. The goal is to popularize the prize and involve various sectors, including students, civil servants, and private sector workers, in the fight against corruption.
The Kanyaka Integrity Prize has been awarded for two consecutive years, recognizing individuals and organizations that have shown commitment to fighting corruption. In previous years, the prize highlighted cases of corruption, such as the RAM affair, which was described as an "extortion" from Congolese citizens. The public also voted for the 145 territories project as a major corruption case that negatively impacted the lives of Congolese people.
Dirk Shaka stated that the voting process is open to everyone and takes place online through the CNPAV website. A jury comprising four members, including two from religious confessions and two from civil society, will validate the cases through an internal vote. The prize will be awarded in December 2026 to individuals or organizations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to fighting corruption.
The CNPAV coalition aims to promote transparency, good governance, and accountability in the Democratic Republic of Congo through the Kanyaka Integrity Prize. The prize provides a platform for Congolese people to denounce corruption cases that have affected their lives. By involving the public in the nomination and voting process, the CNPAV hopes to raise awareness and mobilize citizens to take action against corruption.
The launch of the 3rd Kanyaka Integrity Prize is part of a broader effort to promote integrity and accountability in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The prize is expected to contribute to a culture of transparency and good governance, essential for the country's development. The CNPAV coalition hopes that the prize will inspire more Congolese people to get involved in the fight against corruption.
The Kanyaka Integrity Prize is a significant initiative in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where corruption has been a major challenge to development and good governance. By recognizing and rewarding individuals and organizations that have demonstrated integrity and commitment to fighting corruption, the prize aims to promote a culture of accountability and transparency in the country.
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- The 3rd Kanyaka Integrity Prize aims to involve at least 50,000 Congolese people in the process of identifying and nominating individuals or organizations that have demonstrated integrity and innovation in fighting corruption.
