Congo cuts a $1,200 truck toll to $250, and Kalemie's traders roll
The fee on the 430km Manono–Kalemie road has fallen by about 80%, and drivers say they now make twice as many trips.
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Kalemie — Traders and hauliers in Tanganyika province are welcoming a big cut in the toll on the Manono–Kalemie road, a route of about 430 kilometres in south-eastern DRC.
Under an order from the national infrastructure minister dated 12 June 2026, the toll for C6 heavy lorries has fallen from more than $1,200 to $200–250 per trip.
What it means on the road
- Lower transport costs for goods moving between the two towns
- Better supply to markets, which traders hope will ease household costs
- More trips: one driver said he made four round trips this month, against two before, because the old fee had eaten his entire profit on a single run
A charcoal seller at Kalemie's central market said she used to stay in her village because transport cost too much; she now comes to town twice a week.
Traders also credit Governor Christian Kitungwa for pushing for the change, and want national and provincial authorities to keep it in place.
Source: Actualite.cd, 25 October 2026.
