Guy Kabombo Muadiamvita

Guy Kabombo Muadiamvitaet Mireille Malengele Kuzoma (born 14 May 1964 ) is a Congolese politician who serves as the incumbent Deputy Prime Minister of Defense, since 12 June 2024. He served as the director general of the Official Journal of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, prior to his current position.

Early life and education

Guy Kabombo Muadiamvita was born 14 May 1964 in Mbuji-Mayi, Kasaï-Oriental.

He attended primary and secondary school in Mwene-Ditu. He obtained a Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences from the l'Institut Facultaire de Développement (IFAD). He has an advanced studies diploma (DEA) in public law from the University of Kinshasa. Since Étienne Tshisekedi objected to the results of the election, he did not take his seat.

He was elected again to the National Assembly in the 2023 Democratic Republic of the Congo general election for the Tshilenge district in Kasaï-Oriental. He took office on 12 February 2024. He is reported to be a friend and confidant of Félix Tshisekedi.

Official Journal of the DRC On 21 November 2019 he was made the acting Director General of the Official Journal of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (JORDC). On 6 December 2019, his appointment was made official.

Defense minister He was appointed to the defense minister position on 28 May 2024 as part of the Suminwa cabinet. His appointment comes shortly after the 2024 coup attempt and during the ongoing hostilities facing the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels.

Personal life He is married with five children.