Investment Portal — Kasaï-Oriental Province
Invest in Kasaï-Oriental
Kasaï-Oriental is home to Mbuji-Mayi, often called the world's diamond capital for its extraordinary alluvial deposits. The city grew explosively with diamond discoveries and now ranks among DRC's largest urban centers. Beyond the diamond economy, the province shares in the cultural heritage of the ...
Region: Central DRC · Capital: Mbuji-Mayi · The diamond capital of the world with rich industrial heritage
Why Invest in Kasaï-Oriental Now
Largest bonobo populations in the world
Untouched wilderness with zero tourism competition
Growing interest in off-grid expedition travel
Sankuru and Lomami — newly accessible conservation frontiers
Traditional diamond heritage — unique cultural asset
Investment Themes
Priority sectors for tourism and infrastructure investment in Kasaï-Oriental.
Biodiversity & Primates
Bonobo habitat, endemic species conservation
River & Wetland Tourism
River expeditions, floating villages
Cultural Heritage
Traditional kingdoms, artisanal crafts, diamond heritage
Conservation Finance
Protected area management, nature-based solutions
Eco-Lodges & Research
Research tourism, expedition bases
Community Tourism
Village homestays, agricultural tourism
Key Highlights — Kasaï-Oriental
Mbuji-Mayi – world diamond capital
Massive alluvial diamond deposits
Industrial diamond heritage
Luba cultural traditions
Economic energy of central DRC
Economic Snapshot
Key economic indicators for Kasaï-Oriental Province.
Estimated GDP
€0.9B (est.)
Population
3.1 million
Growth Outlook
Moderate — diamond sector diversification and Mbuji-Mayi urban development
Key Industries
Tourism Potential
Diamond capital heritage, Songye and Luba culture, and emerging urban tourism
Flagship Investment Projects
Priority projects seeking partners and investors in Kasaï-Oriental.
Mbuji-Mayi Diamond Capital Museum
World-class museum and visitor centre in the global diamond capital.
€4M–€8M
Songye Cultural Immersion Village
Living cultural village showcasing Songye maskmaking, rituals, and traditional governance.
€2M–€4M
UN SDG Alignment
Investment in Kasaï-Oriental directly contributes to these United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Anchor Destinations & Assets
Key tourism anchors in Kasaï-Oriental that drive investor interest and visitor demand.
Mbuji-Mayi City
Diamond capital with unique urban energy.
Duration: 1-2 days
Diamond Markets
Witness the diamond trading economy.
Duration: Half-day
Mining Heritage Sites
Industrial and artisanal mining history.
Duration: 1 day
Cultural Areas
Luba traditions in surrounding areas.
Duration: 1-2 days
Partnership & Investment Models
All projects follow structured partnership frameworks aligned with national tourism strategy.
PPP
Concession
Joint Venture
BOT
Kasaï-Oriental Investment Desk
Office
DRCTourism Investment Desk — Kasai-Oriental (Mbuji-Mayi)
Facilitation
Provincial Tourism & Diamond Heritage Office
Ready to Invest in Kasaï-Oriental?
Contact the DRCTourism Investment Desk for the full prospectus and project pipeline.