Project Updates
Inaugural Government steering committee was held in July 2026, with financial close and construction start targeted for October 2026.
Milestones
- Key reports completed, included feasibility studies, traffic analysis, and environmental impact assessment.
- Business case for demand, affordability approved and key considerations for implementation and construction identified.
- EPC selection and contracting finalised, with O&M selection process ongoing.
- Inaugural Government steering committee complete and institutional support is now ongoing.
- Lenders syndication process and due diligence in final stages.
Agreement Ratification
Government support agreement ratification
May 2025
Submission
Final ESIA Submission
December 2025
Contract
EPC Contract Signing
October 2025
Contract
Operations & Maintenance Contract Signing
March 2026
Submission
RAP submission
July 2026
Steering Committee
First official Metrokin Government and Sponsors steering committee meeting.
July 2026
Closure
Financial Close & Start of Construction
December 2026
Route Map
- 2 Large Stations
- Central Station
- N'Djili Airport
- 6 Small Stations
- Ndolo Station
- Baramoto Station
- Funa Station
- Limete Station
- Masina Station
- Masina Mfumu Nsuka Station
Disclosures
| Reference: | 414 00 ESIA |
| Title: | Environmental and Social Impact Assessment |
| Status: | Disclosed on 26 October 2026 |
| Description: | The Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), prepared by Insuco for MetroKin S.A. and the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), looks to ensure that environmental and social issues are taken into account at every phase of the project, in order to help the project developer design and implement it in a manner that respects local communities and the environment. This ESIA was conducted in accordance with Congolese regulations and international standards set by the IFC, the AfDB, and the Equator Principles: its methodology is consistent with Decree No. 14/019 of August 2, 2014, establishing the rules governing the operational procedures for environmental protection, which provides the framework for the entire ESIA process. |
| Link: | View Document |
| Reference: | 414 00 SEP |
| Title: | Stakeholder Engagement Plan |
| Status: | Disclosed on 16 October 2026 |
| Description: | The Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), prepared by Insuco for MetroKin S.A. and the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), establishes a structured, transparent, and continuous framework for Informed Consultation and Participation (ICP) throughout the project lifecycle (Preparation, Construction, and Operation). |
| Link: | View Document |
Tenders
| Tender Number: | 414 00 ES R RP 001 00 |
| Title: | Mass Transit Urban Railway System In Kinshasa |
| Phase 1: | Kinshasa – N’Djili Airport |
| Description: | EPC tender for two strategic components: Lot 1 (Rolling Stock, Signalling and Power Systems) and Lot 2 (Civil Works and Stations). The procurement framework seeks contractors with demonstrated expertise in large-scale urban rail infrastructure delivery. |
| Status: | This tender is now closed to new bidders. |
| Tender Number: | 414 01 ES R RP 001 00 |
| Title: | Mass Transit Urban Railway System In Kinshasa |
| Phase 1: | Kinshasa – N’Djili Airport |
| Description: |
Operation and Maintenance for Phase 1 of the Mass Transit Urban Railway System In Kinshasa. The Project consists of 22.282 km of double-track SG railway between Kinshasa Central Station and N’djili International Airport, with 8 stations, 1 depot, OCC, workshop, auxiliary buildings and facilities. The line is electrified with overhead contact line powered by a 1.5 kV DC overhead catenary system and operated using a CBTC GoA-2 signalling system. |
| Status: | This tender is now closed to new bidders. |