# North Kivu transport strike over road decay

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/north-kivu-transport-strike-over-road-decay
> Updated: 2026-10-18T20:31:19.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In North Kivu province, transport workers on the Butembo-Manguredjipa axis launched a two-week strike on October 4, 2026, to protest severe road deterioration. The strike affects a critical corridor for agricultural goods, with protesters citing accidents and financial losses caused by poor conditions at locations such as the Lenguhe bridge and the Nziapanda-Manguredjipa section.

While civil society groups have supported the action due to rising costs of essential goods, the Société de Services Vihumbira (SSV), which is assigned to the road, stated that maintenance work is ongoing, specifically focusing on rehabilitating the bridge at Byambwe.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Kinshasa driver strike fails to materialize amid association divisions

A planned driver strike in Kinshasa failed to proceed as expected after some transport associations withdrew following contact with authorities, amid allegations of corruption and disputes over mobility issues.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kinshasa-driver-strike-fails-to-materialize-amid-association-divisions

### 2026-10-09: North Kivu transporters strike over Butembo-Manguredjipa road decay

Transport workers in North Kivu, DRC, have declared a two-week strike protesting the advanced decay of the Butembo-Manguredjipa road, citing frequent accidents and rising costs of essential goods.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-kivu-transporters-strike-over-butembo-manguredjipa-road-decay

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