A successful launch in the French capital
On April 17, 2025, the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in France welcomed over 80 senior institutional and corporate representatives for the launch of the Kia Mona international presentation tour, organized by Carousel Finance on behalf of the Strategic Oversight Committee for the Kinshasa City Expansion Project (CSSPEVK). This high-level event marked the opening of a global mobilisation effort aimed at structuring long-term partnerships around one of the most ambitious urban development programs in Africa.
Held under the patronage of Ambassador Émile Ngoy Kasongo, the breakfast created a dynamic space for dialogue between Congolese public authorities and French actors in infrastructure, finance, energy, logistics, construction, telecommunications, urban planning, and legal advisory. It set the tone for a structured engagement process that will unfold across several strategic geographies in the coming months.
A transformative vision for Kinshasa’s future
Kia Mona is not simply a territorial expansion; it is a national development initiative designed to deliver a modern, connected, and inclusive metropolis on the outskirts of Kinshasa. Covering 43,000 hectares, the masterplan aims to host 5 million residents, integrating housing, industrial zones, transport corridors, public services, clean energy infrastructure, and digital ecosystems. With an estimated budget exceeding $50 billion, the project represents a new standard for urban and industrial growth in Central Africa.
To help deliver this ambitious program, Carousel Finance is establishing a dedicated infrastructure fund that will serve as the financial backbone of the Kia Mona project. This fund is designed to support the implementation of key components by contracting and securing the remuneration of technical operators and investment partners across sectors. Governed by international standards, it will provide a clear and transparent framework for risk allocation, operational coordination, and long-term capital engagement aligned with the project’s phased development.
During the Paris session, Thierry Katembwe, Principal Coordinator of the CSSPEVK, presented the institutional roadmap and current status of Kia Mona’s first operations. He was joined by Jafar Hilali, President of Carousel Finance, and Marius Esposito, Head of Strategic Partnerships, who detailed the fund’s structure and the operational strategy for engaging partners under a unified and coordinated model.
A call to industry leaders: let’s build it together
Among the confirmed participants were representatives from Africa Global Logistics, CMA CGM, KPMG, Accor, Nexans, Citi, Sunna Design, Dassault Systems, Eiffage, and King & Spalding, among others. The event confirmed a strong interest from French institutions to contribute actively to this continental project.
Carousel Finance now invites all industrial players and institutional stakeholders wishing to be part of Kia Mona to get in touch to discuss cooperation agreements with the project’s infrastructure fund. Technical partnerships, engineering mandates, turnkey services, co-investments and advisory roles will be considered across all strategic components of the development.
Together, we can build a city for five million people, grounded in ambition, sovereignty, and shared value.
For expressions of interest or to schedule a bilateral exchange, please contact: 📧 info@carouselfinance.com
