The Kumbo Council has signed a landmark Council Digitization Programme convention at JEICOM 2025 in Yaoundé, modernising administrative services and improving citizen access to municipal records.
Four Pillars of the Digitisation Programme
The signing ceremony took place at the Yaoundé Conference Center during the 3rd edition of the International Economic Days of Cameroonian Municipalities (JEICOM 2025). Lord Mayor Dr. Mborong Venasius Bongkiyung, accompanied by the 1st Deputy Mayor and members of the municipal council, finalised the agreement with the United Councils and Cities of Cameroon (UCCC/CVUC). The convention was countersigned by Professor Jean-Claude Etoundi on behalf of the UCCC's digital initiatives, and forms part of a national digitisation drive supported by the Presidency of the Republic.
Enhanced Online Presence
Establishment of a functional, harmonised municipal website under the .cm domain to improve visibility, territorial marketing, and investor accessibility.
Digital Administrative Services
Future integration of digital tools for civil status records and municipal budget management, enabling residents to access key services without physical visits.
Capacity Building
Specialised training for Kumbo municipal staff to manage new ICT infrastructure and digital platforms effectively.
Transparency & Governance
Public access to Council Development Plans and real-time project updates, strengthening citizen participation and accountability.
Strategic Vision
Lord Mayor Dr. Mborong Venasius framed the decision in practical terms: digital tools are no longer optional for efficient municipal governance — they are a foundational requirement. This initiative follows closely on the Council's Sister City partnership and forms a complementary pillar of Kumbo's engagement with Cameroon's SND30 national development framework.