Lukonde cabinet

The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Sama Lukonde was appointed on 15 February 2021.[1] He announced his first cabinet on 12 April 2021.[2][3] On 24 March 2023, a second cabinet was announced.[4]

First cabinet

The members of the first cabinet were:[5][6]

• Prime Minister: Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge

Deputy Prime Ministers:

• Minister of the Interior, Security, Decentralization and Traditional Affairs: Daniel Aselo Okito.[7]
• Minister of the Environment and Sustainable Development: Ève Bazaiba Masudi
• Minister of Foreign Affairs: Christophe Lutundula Apala
• Minister of the Civil Service, Administrative Modernization and Innovation in Public Services: Jean-Pierre Lihau

Ministers of State:

• Minister of Justice, Keeper of the Seals: Rose Mutombo Kiese.
• Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works: Alexis Gizaro Muvuni
• Minister of Portfolio: Adèle Kahinda Mayina
• Minister of Planning: Christian Mwando Nsimba [fr]
• Minister of the Budget: Aimé Boji Sangara Bamanyirue
• Minister of Town Planning and Housing: Pius Muabilu Mbayu Mukala
• Minister of Rural Development: François Rubota Masumbuko [fr]
• Minister of Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises: Eustache Muhanzi Mubembe [fr]
• Minister of Land Management: Guy Loando Mboyo.[8][9]

Other Ministers:

• Minister of National Defence and War Veterans: Gilbert Kabanda Kurhenga [fr]
• Minister of Primary, Secondary and Technical Education: Tony Mwaba Kazadi [fr]
• Minister of Public Health, Hygiene and Disease Prevention: Jean-Jacques Mbungani Mbanda [fr]
• Minister of Finance: Nicolas Kazadi[7]
• Minister of Transport, Communication Routes and Improving Access to Isolated Regions: Chérubin Okende Senga
• Minister of Agriculture: Désire Nzinga Bilihanzi [fr]
• Minister of Fishing and Stockbreeding: Adrien Bokele Djema [fr]
• Minister of the National Economy: Jean-Marie Kalumba Yuma [fr]
• Ministry of Industry: Julien Paluku Kahongya
• Minister of Regional Integration: Didier Mazenga Mukanzu [fr]
• Minister of Higher and University Education: Muhindo Nzangi
• Minister of Scientific Research and Technological Innovation: José Mpanda Kabangu
• Minister of Hydrocarbons: Didier Budimbu Ntubuanga [fr]
• Minister of Postal Services, Telecommunications and New Information and Communication Services: Augustin Kibassa
• Minister of Digital Technology: Désiré Cashmir Eberande Kolongele [fr]
• Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security: Ndusi Ntembe [fr]
• Minister of Properties and Real Estate Affairs: Aimé Sakombi Molendo
• Minister of Water Resources and Electricity: Olivier Mwenze Mukaleng [fr]
• Minister of Human Rights: Albert Fabrice Puela [fr]
• Minister of Gender, Family and Children: Gisèle Ndaya Luseba
• Minister of External Trade: Jean-Lucien Bussa Tongba
• Minister of Mining: Antoinette N’Samba Kalambayi [Wikidata][7]
• Minister of Communication and the Media, Government Spokesperson: Patrick Muyaya Katembwe
• Minister of Social Affairs, Humanitarian Actions and National Solidarity: Modeste Mutinga
• Minister of Professional Training and Crafts: Antoinette Kipulu Kabenga [fr]
• Minister of Youth, Initiation of New Citizenship and National Cohesion: Yves Bunkulu Zola [fr]
• Minister of Sport and Leisure: Serge Tshembo Nkonde [fr]
• Minister of Tourism: Modero Nsimba Matondo [fr]
• Minister of Culture, the Arts and Heritage: Catherine Katumbu Furaha [fr]
• Minister of Relations with Parliament: Anne-Marie Karume Bakaneme [fr]
• Minister to the President of the Republic: Nana Manuanina Kihimba [fr]
• Minister-delegate to the Minister of Social Affairs, in charge of the Disabled and Other Vulnerable Persons: Irène Esambo Diata

There are also 11 deputy ministers.

• Minister of Petroleum and Gas: Aimé Ngoy Mukena.[10]
• Minister of Humanitarian Actions and National Solidarity: Steve Mbikayi Mabuluki.[11]

Second cabinet

On 24 March 2023, Nine months ahead of the general election, president Félix Tshisekedi rearranged his cabinet in order to better deal with challenges facing the country.[4]

The members of the second cabinet are:[12]

• Prime Minister: Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge

Deputy Prime Ministers:

• Minister of the Interior, Security, Decentralization and Traditional Affairs: Peter Kazadi Kankonde [fr]
• Minister of National Defense and Veterans: Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo
• Minister of National Economy: Vital Kamerhe
• Minister of Foreign Affairs and Francophonie: Apala Christophe Lutundula
• Minister of Civil Service, Modernization of Administration and Innovation of Public Service: Jean-Pierre Lihau Ebua

Ministers of State:

• Minister of the Environment and Sustainable Development: Ève Bazaiba Masudi
• Minister of Justice, Keeper of the Seals: Rose Mutombo Kiese
• Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works: Alexis Gizaro Muvuni
• Minister for Regional Cooperation: Antipas Mbusa Nyamwisi
• Minister of the Budget: Aimé Boji Sangara
• Minister of Portfolio: Adèle Kahinda Mayina
• Minister of Planning: Judith Tuluka Tsuminwa
• Minister of Town Planning and Housing: Pius Muabilu Mbayu Mukala
• Minister of Rural Development: François Rubota Masumbuko [fr]
• Minister of Decentralization and Institutional Reforms: Eustache Muhanzi Mubembe [fr]
• Minister of Regional Planning: Guy Loando Mboyo

Other Ministers:

• Minister of Finance: Nicolas Kazadi
• Minister of Public Health, Hygiene and Prevention: Samuel-Roger Kamba Mulamba
• Minister of Agriculture: José Mpanda Kabangu
• Minister of Primary, Secondary and Technical Education (EPST): Tony Mwaba Kazadi [fr]
• Minister of Transport, Ways of Communication and Opening Up: Marc Ekila Likombio [fr]
• Minister of Employment, Labor and Social Welfare: Ndusi Ntembe Claudine [fr]
• Minister of Fisheries and Livestock: Adrien Bokele Djema [fr]
• Minister of Industry: Julien Paluku Kahongya
• Minister of Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises: Désire Nzinga Bilihanzi [fr]
• Minister of Higher and University Education (ESU): Muhindo Nzangi
• Minister of Scientific Research and Technological Innovation: Gilbert Kabanda Kurhenga [fr]
• Minister of Mines: Antoinette Nsamba Kalambayi [fr]
• Minister of Hydrocarbons: Didier Mazenga Mukanzu [fr]
• Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and New Information and Communication Technologies (PTNTIC): Augustin Kibassa Maliba Lubalala [fr]
• Minister of Digital: Désiré Cashmir Eberande Kolongele [fr]
• Minister of Land Affairs: Aimé Sakombi Molendo
• Minister of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity: Olivier Mwenze Mukaleng [fr]
• Minister of Foreign Trade: Jean-Lucien Bussa Tongba
• Minister of Human Rights: Albert Fabrice Puela [fr]
• Minister of Gender, Family and Children: Mireille Masangu [fr]
• Minister of Tourism: Didier Mazenga Mukanzu [fr]
• Minister of Communications and Media, Government Spokesperson: Patrick Muyaya Katembwe
• Minister of Social Affairs, Humanitarian Actions and National Solidarity: Modeste Mutinga Mutushayi
• Minister of Vocational Training and Trades: Antoinette Kipulu Kabenga [fr]
• Minister of Youth, Initiation to New Citizenship and National Cohesion: Yves Bunkulu Zola [fr]
• Minister of Sports and Recreation: Claude-François Kabulo Mwana Kabulo [fr]
• Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage: Catherine Katumbu Furaha [fr]
• Minister for Relations with Parliament: Anne-Marie Karume Bakaneme [fr]
• Minister to the President of the Republic: Nana Manuanina Kihimba [fr]
• Minister Delegate to the Minister of Social Affairs, Humanitarian Actions and National Solidarity Responsible for people living with disabilities and other vulnerable people: Irène Esambo Diata

Deputy Ministers:

• Deputy Minister of the Interior, Security, Decentralization and Customary Affairs: Jean-Claude Molipe Mandongo [fr]
• Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs: Crispin Mbadu Phanzu [fr]
• Deputy Minister of Justice: Mambu Lawu Thadée
• Deputy Minister of Planning: Pascal Bitiki Omana
• Deputy Budget Minister: Elysée Bokumuamua Maposo [fr]
• Deputy Minister of National Defence: Samuel Adubango Awotho [fr]
• Deputy Minister of Finance: O'Neige N'Sele Mimpa [fr]
• Deputy Minister of Mines: Godard Motemona Gibolum [fr]
• Deputy Minister of Public Health and Prevention: Olen Obe A Nzem Serge
• Deputy Minister of EPST: Aminata Namasiya Bazego
• Deputy Minister of Hydrocarbons: Wivine Moleka [fr]
• Deputy Minister of Transport and Communication: Séraphine Tulugu Kutuna [fr]

References

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2. "DR Congo announces formation of new government". DW.COM. 2021-04-12. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
3. "DR Congo announces new Cabinet". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
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7. "Congo names new Cabinet, cementing president's power over predecessor". Reuters. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
8. "RDC : l'ASBL "Loando le vent du progrès" salue l'entrée de Guy Loando au gouvernement Sama Lukonde", Digital Congo Radio Télévision, April 12, 2021 (Retrieved May 1, 2021)(in French)
9. "RDC : Guy Loando nommé ministre de l’Aménagement du Territoire", Zoom-Eco.NET, April 12, 2021 (Retrieved May 1, 2021)(in French)
10. "congo-president-joseph-kabila-names-new-government-in-shake-up". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
11. Guardian Staff (2021-02-16). "Congo river disaster: at least 60 dead and hundreds missing after 'overloaded' boat sinks". the Guardian. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
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See also

• Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo