Katindo
Katindo | |
|---|---|
| Quartier Katindo | |
 The MESP office in Katindo, Goma, Goma | |
| Country |  Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Province | North Kivu |
| City | Goma |
| Commune | Goma |
| Population (2014 est.) | |
• Total | 50,860 |
| Official language | French |
| National language | Kiswahili |
Katindo is a neighborhood in the Goma commune of Goma, located in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo.[1][2] Strategically located in the northern region of the city,[3] it had an estimated population of 50,860 as of 2014.[4] The neighborhood is situated north of the Goma-Sake road and south of Lake Kivu, with Les Volcans neighborhood to the east and Himbi to the west.[5] Administratively, Katindo is divided into three cells and eight avenues.[5]
Government
[edit]Katindo is governed by a neighborhood chief, who is supported by two deputies—one male and one female—along with an administrative secretary and two census officials.[5] Katindo is divided into three cells (cellule), each further subdivided into avenues, which are composed of multiple Nyumba Kumi (ten-house units).[5][6] Introduced in 1997 by the Alliance of Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Congo (AFDL) and inspired by a similar model in Rwanda, the Nyumba Kumi system is overseen by appointed representatives under the supervision of the neighborhood chief. Each unit is responsible for managing ten households.[6]
The neighborhood's administrative divisions are as follows:[5]
Cell of 20 Juillet:
- Lake Avenue
- Masisi Avenue
- Maniema Avenue
RVA Cell:
- Beni Avenue
- Carmel Avenue
Golfe Cell:
- Bunagana Avenue
- La Frontière Avenue
- Ishasha Avenue
History
[edit]Katindo was officially established on 22 May 1989, following Order No. 089-127, which reorganized and subdivided the urban area of Goma after the creation of North Kivu Province in 1988.[5] Initially part of the former Mont Goma neighborhood, Katindo was formed alongside Himbi as a result of administrative restructuring based on geographic size. It subsequently became one of the 18 officially designated neighborhoods constituting the broader Goma city.[5]
Economy
[edit]Most residents engaged in trade and small businesses. The neighborhood is home to three informal marketplaces, collectively referred to as Limanga, strategically situated at Bitumingi (Beni Avenue), Carmel (Carmel Avenue), and Babanjabuka (Lake Avenue).[7] Retail trade thrives through numerous boutiques, kiosks, hardware stores, food shops, carpentry workshops, sewing ateliers, and mills.[7] Additionally, Katindo hosts savings cooperatives, hotels, pharmaceutical dispensaries, gas stations, and other commercial establishments.[7] Notable businesses in the area include Aquavie and Go Shop.[7]
The neighborhood also features a branch office of MECRE, a subsidiary of the microfinance institution MECREGO (Mutuelle d'Épargne et de Crédit de Goma).[8]
Environmental issues
[edit]Katindo faces waste management challenges. Improper disposal of rubbish is widespread, with waste accumulating along roads and streets due to the lack of adequate disposal sites. While some residents subscribe to private waste collection services such as BSC Sprl and T3S, these services are often irregular, leaving many without proper waste management solutions.[7]
There's also lack of access to clean water, as many households rely on water from Lake Kivu due to the scarcity of standpipes. Although water is available in some avenues, a large portion of the population depends on lake water for daily use.[7] Sanitation conditions are also problematic, with many household toilets poorly maintained. This is particularly evident on Masisi Avenue, where unhygienic conditions have contributed to waterborne diseases such as diarrhea and typhoid fever.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Goma: 2 corps sans vie retrouvés aux quartiers Katindo et Katoyi" [Goma: 2 lifeless bodies found in the Katindo and Katoyi districts]. Radio Okapi (in French). 21 November 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ Ninda, Jules (14 October 2020). "Insécurité à Goma: Le Q.G de la police urbaine installé au quartier Katindo, épicentre de l'insécurité" [Insecurity in Goma: The urban police headquarters set up in the Katindo district, the epicenter of insecurity]. Mediacongo.net (in French). Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ "Goma: la marche pacifique de la société civile dégénère à Katindo" [Goma: peaceful march of civil society degenerates in Katindo]. Radio Okapi (in French). 31 October 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ Binyenye, Emmanuel Baguhe. "Analyse de l'efficacité des actions de long mercy corps dans la ville de Goma-drc" [Analysis of the effectiveness of long mercy corps actions in the city of Goma-DRC] (in French). Goma, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Institut Supérieur d'Informatique et de Gestion de Goma (ISIG-Goma). Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g Lukonge, Justin Munfano (2012). "Connaissance, attitudes et pratiques des femmes du quartier Katindo face à la gestion des latrines" [Knowledge, attitudes and practices of women in the Katindo district regarding latrine management] (in French). Goma, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Free University of the Great Lakes Countries. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ a b Lwango, Ariel Asifiwe (2015). "Impact de la croissance démographique sur la vie socio-économique des ménages dans la ville de Goma. Cas du quartier Ndosho" [Impact of population growth on the socio-economic life of households in the city of Goma. Case of the Ndosho district] (in French). Goma, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Institut Supérieur d'Informatique et de Gestion de Goma (ISIG-Goma). Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g Lukonge, Justin Munfano (2012). "Connaissance, attitudes et pratiques des femmes du quartier Katindo face à la gestion des latrines" [Knowledge, attitudes and practices of women in the Katindo district regarding latrine management] (in French). Goma, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Free University of the Great Lakes Countries. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ Mwene-Batu, Théodore (2010). "Gestion des risques de crédit dans les institutions de microfinances: Cas de la Mecre Katindo" [Credit Risk Management in Microfinance Institutions: The Case of Mecre Katindo] (in French). Goma, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Institut Supérieur de Management des Grands Lacs (ISMGL-Goma). Retrieved 31 January 2025.