Minister of Communication and Media, Government Spokesperson, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Title: Ministre de la Communication et Médias, Porte-parole du Gouvernement

Current holder

Patrick Muyaya Katembwe

Career

Member of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Minister of Communications (2021 to present)
Member of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Member of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.

Predecessor: David Jolino Diwanpovesa Makelele ma-Muzingi (from Wikidata)

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Minister of Communication and Media, Government Spokesperson of Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Patrick Muyaya Katembwe is the Minister of Communication and Media, Government Spokesperson of Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Who was the Minister of Communication and Media, Government Spokesperson of Democratic Republic of the Congo before Patrick Muyaya Katembwe?

David Jolino Diwanpovesa Makelele ma-Muzingi held the office before Patrick Muyaya Katembwe.

When was Patrick Muyaya Katembwe born?

Patrick Muyaya Katembwe was born in 1982-07-10, in Kinshasa, according to Wikidata.

Which party does Patrick Muyaya Katembwe belong to?

Patrick Muyaya Katembwe is listed as a member of Unified Lumumbist Party on Wikidata.

More on PollsAfrica

Sources: Prime Minister's Office of the DR Congo (primature.gouv.cd) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Democratic Republic of the Congo in numbers

Population (2025): 106.6 million; 4th largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 872 US$; 44th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2016): 2.9%; 31st highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 4.4%; 33rd highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 20.4%; 53rd highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 62.1 years; 42nd highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2023): 68.5%; 30th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 28; 52nd most stable of 54 in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Minister of Communication and Media, Government Spokesperson, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/minister-of-communication-and-media