Lukonde cabinet explained

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.
• 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:
  • Minister of the Budget: Aimé Boji Sangara Bamanyirue Minister of Town Planning and Housing: Pius Muabilu Mbayu Mukala
• Minister of Rural Development:
• Minister of Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises:
• Minister of Land Management: Guy Loando Mboyo.^{[7] [8]}

Other Ministers:

• Minister of National Defence and War Veterans:
• Minister of Primary, Secondary and Technical Education:
• Minister of Public Health, Hygiene and Disease Prevention:
• Minister of Finance: Nicolas Kazadi^[9]
• Minister of Transport, Communication Routes and Improving Access to Isolated Regions: Chérubin Okende Senga
• Minister of Agriculture:
• Minister of Fishing and Stockbreeding:
• Minister of the National Economy:
• Ministry of Industry: Julien Paluku Kahongya
• Minister of Regional Integration:
• Minister of Higher and University Education:
• Minister of Scientific Research and Technological Innovation: José Mpanda Kabangu
• Minister of Hydrocarbons:
• Minister of Postal Services, Telecommunications and New Information and Communication Services: Augustin Kibassa
• Minister of Digital Technology:
• Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security:
• Minister of Properties and Real Estate Affairs: Aimé Sakombi Molendo
• Minister of Water Resources and Electricity:
• Minister of Human Rights:
• Minister of Gender, Family and Children: Gisèle Ndaya Luseba
• Minister of External Trade: Jean-Lucien Bussa Tongba
• Minister of Mining: Antoinette N’Samba Kalambayi^[9]
• 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:
• Minister of Youth, Initiation of New Citizenship and National Cohesion:
• Minister of Sport and Leisure:
• Minister of Tourism:
• Minister of Culture, the Arts and Heritage:
• Minister of Relations with Parliament:
• Minister to the President of the Republic:
• 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.

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:
• 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:
• Minister of Decentralization and Institutional Reforms:
• Minister of Regional Planning: Guy Loando Mboyo

Other Ministers:

• Minister of Finance: Nicolas Kazadi
• Minister of Public Health, Hygiene and Prevention:
• Minister of Agriculture: José Mpanda Kabangu
• Minister of Primary, Secondary and Technical Education (EPST):
• Minister of Transport, Ways of Communication and Opening Up:
• Minister of Employment, Labor and Social Welfare:
• Minister of Fisheries and Livestock:
• Minister of Industry: Julien Paluku Kahongya
• Minister of Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises:
• Minister of Higher and University Education (ESU):
• Minister of Scientific Research and Technological Innovation:
• Minister of Mines:
• Minister of Hydrocarbons:
• Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and New Information and Communication Technologies (PTNTIC):
• Minister of Digital:
• Minister of Land Affairs: Aimé Sakombi Molendo
• Minister of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity:
• Minister of Foreign Trade: Jean-Lucien Bussa Tongba
• Minister of Human Rights:
• Minister of Gender, Family and Children:
• Minister of Tourism:
• 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:
• Minister of Youth, Initiation to New Citizenship and National Cohesion:
• Minister of Sports and Recreation:
• Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage:
• Minister for Relations with Parliament:
• Minister to the President of the Republic:
• 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:
• Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs:
• Deputy Minister of Justice: Mambu Lawu Thadée
• Deputy Minister of Planning: Pascal Bitiki Omana
• Deputy Budget Minister:
• Deputy Minister of National Defence:
• Deputy Minister of Finance:
• Deputy Minister of Mines:
• Deputy Minister of Public Health and Prevention: Olen Obe A Nzem Serge
• Deputy Minister of EPST: Aminata Namasiya Bazego
• Deputy Minister of Hydrocarbons:
• Deputy Minister of Transport and Communication:

See also

• Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2021-02-15. DR Congo's Tshisekedi names new PM after power struggle. 2021-02-16. France 24. en.
2. Web site: 2021-04-12. DR Congo announces formation of new government. 2021-04-21. DW.COM. en-GB.
3. Web site: DR Congo announces new Cabinet. 2021-05-02. www.aa.com.tr.
4. Web site: 2023-03-27 . Leon Mondole: " au même moment où nous sommes en train de nous battre pour la restauration de l’intégrité du territoire, nous devons aussi nous battre pour la santé de notre démocratie ". . 2023-07-26 . Radio Okapi . fr.
5. Web site: Romain Gras . Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala . DRC: President Tshisekedi finally forms a government . The Africa Report . 14 April 2021 . 11 February 2022.
6. Book: The International Directory of Government 2021 . 2021 . Europa Publications . 475–476 . 9781000521375 .
7. https://www.digitalcongo.net/article/60747e9ac41a710015aff71e/ "RDC : l'ASBL "Loando le vent du progrès" salue l'entrée de Guy Loando au gouvernement Sama Lukonde"
8. https://zoom-eco.net/a-la-une/rdc-guy-loando-nomme-ministre-de-lamenagement-du-territoire/ "RDC : Guy Loando nommé ministre de l’Aménagement du Territoire"
9. News: Congo names new Cabinet, cementing president's power over predecessor . Reuters . 10 February 2022 .
10. Web site: congo-president-joseph-kabila-names-new-government-in-shake-up. 2022-02-13. www.bloomberg.com.
11. Web site: Guardian Staff. 2021-02-16. Congo river disaster: at least 60 dead and hundreds missing after 'overloaded' boat sinks. 2022-02-13. the Guardian. en.
12. Web site: 2023-03-24 . Félix Tshisekedi réaménage le gouvernement : Bemba, Kamerhe, Mbusa Nyamwisi, Peter Kazadi,… intègrent l’exécutif national . 2023-07-26 . Radio Okapi . fr.