The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is presently preparing for its legislative and presidential elections. The lists of candidates for Parliament have been publicly announced, and each contender is actively gearing up for the upcoming campaign.

In this critical juncture, numerous candidates endeavour to comprehend the populace's ambitions to construct an effective action plan and deliver a dialogue that genuinely reflects the actual worries of citizens in the forthcoming years. It is noteworthy that Kinshasa city, hosting over 14 million people across Mont Amba, Lukunga, Tshangu and Funa districts, plays a pivotal role in the nation's political organization.

In light of current electoral developments, Target undertook a study of the electoral landscape in Kinshasa. The report's objective is to furnish candidates with an indispensable overview of the present electoral climate, thereby enabling them to better grasp the factors and issues guiding voters' preferences and better prepare their campaign in conformity with the CENI electoral schedule in November 2023. The report analyses objective data and takes an impartial standpoint.