Tshisekedi Launches RDC-Pass Digital Identity System in DRC
President Félix Tshisekedi launched RDC-Pass, a new digital identity system designed to improve access to services, security, and digital inclusion.
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June 22, 2026 at 2:31:10 PM
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June 22, 2026 at 2:31:10 PM
On June 13, 2026, President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi officially launched RDC-Pass, the country’s new national digital identification platform. The ceremony took place in Kinshasa and marks a key milestone in the government’s ambitious DRC 2030 Digital Nation strategy.
What is RDC-Pass?
RDC-Pass is a secure, interoperable, and free digital identifier designed to give every Congolese citizen a unique electronic identity. It enables seamless access to government services, financial inclusion tools, and other digital platforms through a single login.
Key features include:
Biometric and electronic verification for faster, more reliable identity checks.
Integration with e-government services (e.g., passports, driver’s licenses, and social programs).
Reduction of administrative duplication across state agencies.
Strong emphasis on data protection and cybersecurity
Importantly, President Tshisekedi clarified that RDC-Pass does not replace the traditional national ID card. It serves as a complementary digital layer that will roll out gradually, starting in Kinshasa and expanding to other provinces.
A Pillar of the DRC 2030 Digital Nation Strategy
The launch forms part of a broader $1 billion public investment in digital development from 2026 to 2030. The plan focuses on connectivity, e-government platforms, cybersecurity, and digital skills training.
Tshisekedi stated during the ceremony:
This launch marks a major milestone in building a State that is more modern, more efficient, more accessible and more citizen-oriented.”
The Minister of Digital Economy, Augustin Kibassa, described RDC-Pass as the first concrete step toward full digitalization of public services.
Partnership and Implementation
The system is developed and operated through a 20-year public-private partnership (PPP) with Singapore-based Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd. (via its local subsidiary, Tridentity Digital Tech DRC Africa SAS). This partnership has drawn attention regarding data sovereignty, storage, and long-term management by a foreign entity.
The platform supports biometric SIM registration and automated identity verification, aiming to boost financial inclusion and reduce fraud.
President Tshisekedi urged citizens to embrace the new system, emphasizing its role in modernizing the nation and protecting personal data.
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