The Adolphe Muzito cabinet consists of the ministers of state, ministers and vice-ministers that form the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo under Prime Minister Adolphe Muzito, who took office on 10 October 2008.
First cabinet
editThe first cabinet was announced on 26 October 2008. There were three deputy prime ministers, 37 ministers and 14 deputy ministers. Eight ministers from the former team remained at their posts, others were swapped and 16 new members entered the cabinet.[1]
Deputy prime ministers
edit| Ministry | Officeholder |
|---|---|
| Basic Social Needs | Nzanga Mobutu |
| Reconstruction | Emile Bongeli |
| Security and Defense | Mutombo Bakafwa Nsenda |
Ministers
edit| Ministry | Officeholder |
|---|---|
| Interior and Security | Célestin Mbuyu Kabanga |
| National Defense and Veterans | Charles Mwando Nsimba |
| Foreign Affairs | Alexis Thambwe Mwamba |
| Decentralisation and Planning | Antipas Mbusa Nyamwisi |
| International and Regional Cooperation | Raymond Tshibanda N'Tungamulongo |
| Justice | Luzolo Bambi Lessa |
| Relations with Parliament | Adolphe Lumanu Mulenda Bwana N’Sefu |
| Infrastructure, Public Works and Reconstruction | Pierre Lumbi Okongo |
| Finance | Athanase Matenda Kyelu |
| Planning | Olivier Kamitatu Etsu |
| Budget | Michel Lokola Elemba |
| Environment, Conservation and Tourism | José Endundo Bononge |
| National Economy and Trade | André Philippe Futa |
| Portfolio | Jeannine Mabunda |
| Agriculture | Norbert Basengezi Katitima |
| Transport and Communication Routes | Matthieu Pita |
| Mines | Martin Kabwelulu |
| Energy | Laurent Muzangisa Mutalamu |
| Hydrocarbons | René Isekemanga Nkeka |
| PTT | Louise Munga Mesozi |
| Industry | Simon Mboso Kiamputu |
| Communication and Media | Lambert Mende Omalanga |
| Public Health | Auguste Mupipi Mulumania |
| EPSP | Maker Mwangu Famba |
| Higher Education and Universities | Léonard Mashako Mamba |
| Land Affairs | Kisimba Ngoy Maj |
| Urban Planning | Générose Loshiku Muya |
| Labor | Ferdinand Kambere Kalumbi |
| Public Service | Michel Botoro Bodias |
| Rural Development | Safi Adiki |
| Youth and Sports | Patrick Sulubika Matchembera |
| Small and Medium Enterprises | Claude Basibuha Nyamulabu |
| Scientific Research | Joseph Lititiyo Apata |
| Human Rights | Upio Kakura |
| Gender, Family and Children | Marie-Ange Lukiana Mufwankol |
| Social Affairs, Humanitarian Action and National solidarity | Barthélemy Botswali Lengomo |
Deputy ministers
edit| Ministry | Officeholder |
|---|---|
| Interior | Zéphirin Mungongo |
| Defense and Veterans | Oscar Masamba Matemo |
| Foreign Affairs | Ignace Gata Mavita wa Lufuta |
| Congolese Abroad | Colette Tshomba Ntundu |
| Justice | Musonda Kalusambi |
| Public Works | Gervais Ntirumenyerwa Kimonyo |
| Finance | César Lubamba wa Lubamba |
| Budget | Alain Lubamba wa Lubamba |
| Agriculture | Kibibi Kamanzi |
| Mines | Victor Kasongo Shomari |
| Hydrocarbons | Gustave Beya Siku |
| Vocation Education | Arthur Sedea Zabuso |
| Higher Education | Bokele Djema |
| Rural Development | Willy Mubobo Nzamba |
Second cabinet
editOn 20 February 2010 Joseph Kabila reshuffled the cabinet. Adolphe Muzito was retained as prime minister and Nzanga Mobutu kept his post as deputy prime minister and minister of employment, labor and welfare. The number of members of government was reduced from 54 to 43.[2]
Nzanga Mobutu was dismissed in March 2011. Bernard Biondo, Minister of External Trade and a member of Mobutu's UDEMO party, resigned in solidarity. Minister of Rural Development Philippe Undji was fired and jailed for embezzlement. In September 2011, the Decentralization Minister Antipas Mbusa Nyamwisi resigned to run for president. A minor cabinet reshuffle was announced on 11 September 2011. The Ministry of Decentralization was abolished. Jean-Pierre Daruwezi became head of the National Intelligence Agency, and Louis Alphonse Daniel Koyagialo Ngbase te Gerengbo became Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of PTT. Other appointments were Jean-Pierre Daruwezi as Minister of Economy, Justin Kalumba Mwana Ngongo as Minister of External Trade and Charles Alulea Mengulwa as Minister Rural Development.[3]
The cabinet announced on 20 February, with changes as of 11 September 2011 were:[4][5]
Deputy prime ministers
edit| Ministry | Officeholder |
|---|---|
| Labor, Employment and Social Security | Nzanga Mobutu (to March 2011) |
| Interior and Security | Adolphe Lumanu Mulenda Bwana N'Sefu |
| Postal Services, Telephones, and Telecommunications | Simon Bulupiy Galati (to 11 September 2011) Louis Alphonse Koyagialo Ngbase te Gerengbo (from 11 September 2011) |
Ministers
edit| Ministry | Officholder |
|---|---|
| Foreign Affairs | Alexis Thambwe Mwamba |
| Cooperation International and Regional National | Raymond Tshibanda N'Tungamulongo |
| Defense and Veterans | Charles Mwando Simba |
| Justice and Human Rights | Luzolo Bambi Lessa |
| Relations with the Parliament | Richard Muyej Mangenz |
| Communication and Media | Lambert Mende Omalanga |
| Decentralization | Antipas Mbusa Nyamwisi (to September 2011) |
| Finance | Matata Ponyo Mapon |
| Budget | Jean-Baptiste Ntahwa Kuderwa Batumike |
| Planning | Olivier Kamitatu Etsu |
| Portfolio | Jeannine Mabunda Lioko |
| National Economy and Trade | Jean-Marie Bulambo Kilosho (to September 2011) Jean-Pierre Daruwezi Mokombe (from September 2011) |
| Infrastructures, Public works and Reconstruction | Fridolin Kasweshi Musoka |
| Environment, Conservation of nature and Tourism | José Endundo Bononge |
| Energy | Gilbert Tshiongo Tshibinkubuka wa Tumba |
| Mines | Martin Kabwelulu Labilo |
| Hydrocarbons | Célestin Mbuyu Kabango |
| Transports and Communication channels | Laure-Marie Kawanda Kayena Joseph Martin Kitumba Gagedi Gasagisa Mwanza |
| Public Health | Victor Makwenge Kaput |
| Higher and University education | Leonard Mashako Mamba |
| Primary, Secondary, and Vocational Education | Maker Mwangu Famba |
| Agriculture | Norbert Basengezi Katintima |
| Rural Development | Philippe Undji Yangya (dismissed) Charles Alulea Mengulwa (from September 2011) |
| Industry | Anicet Kuzunda Mutangiji |
| Commerce | Bernard Biando Sango (resigned March 2011) Justin Kalumba Mwana Ngongo |
| Medium & Small Business | Jean-Marie Bulambo Kilosho |
| Gender, Family Affairs and Children | Marie-Ange Lukiana Mufwankolo |
| Land Affairs | Kisimba Ngoy Maj |
| Urban Planning and Housing | César Lubamba Ngimbi |
| Labor | Simon Bulupiy Galati |
| Social Affairs, Humanitarian Action & National Solidarity | Ferdinand Kambere Kalumbi |
| Public Service | Dieudonné Upira Sunguma Kagimbi |
| Scientific Research | Jean-Pierre Bokole Ompoka |
| Youth and Sports | Claude Bazibuhe Nyamugabo |
| Culture and Arts | Jeannette Kavira Mupera |
Vice-ministers
edit| Position | Officeholder |
|---|---|
| Interior | Georges Zuka Mon'Do Ugonda-Lemba |
| Foreign Affairs | Ignace Gata Mavita wa Lufuta |
| Justice and Human Rights | Céline Leteta Kumisa (to September 2011) |
| Finance | Jean Mbitso Ngedza |
| Budget | André Shikay Luboya Bankina |
| Trade | Xavérine Karomba Mitimtuje |
| Public Works | Gervais Ntirumenyerwa Kimonyo |
| Transport | Willy Bakinga W'Ilina (to September 2011) |
| Primary, Secondary & Professional Education | Arthur Sedea Ngamu Zabusu |
| Labor & Social Affairs | Musa Kalema (to September 2011) |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Publication de la liste des membres du nouveau gouvernement congolais". African Manager. 2008-10-27. Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ^ "Joseph Kabila Reshuffles Government". Congo News Agency. February 21, 2010. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ^ Alex Engwete (September 12, 2011). "Limited cabinet reshuffle". Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved 2011-11-21.
- ^ "Joseph Kabila remanie le gouvernement". Le Potentiel. 20 February 2010. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
- ^ "KINSHASA SEPTEMBER 11TH 2011". United Nations. Archived from the original on 2011-11-02. Retrieved 2011-11-18.