Kin WTE Joint Venture

Kin WTE Joint Venture

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Remy Banyurambona Mulamba

Remy Banyurambona Mulamba

Founder & CEO

Team Leader and HR manager, Program coordinator, and human resources management. As Project Coordinator he participate in meetings convened by the Project Steering Committee composed of a representative of multiple implementing partners.

Team

Kusinza Mubalama Firmin

Kusinza Mubalama Firmin

Assistant Administrative affairs

He was an Administrative and Financial Director at the Institute of Advanced Studies in Governance and Administration of Limete/Kinshasa.
Ir William Manzanza

Ir William Manzanza

Engineer

Born on December 6, 1965, Ir William holds a Diploma in Industrial Electrical Engineering. Ir William has 34 years of professional experience.
Safari Basinyieze Roger

Safari Basinyieze Roger

Finance Manager

Holder of a doctorate with master's degree in Social Sciences, associate degree in administrative and political sciences from the University of Lubumbashi.

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Idea

Kin WTE Joint-Venture is a waste-to-energy project in Kinshasa designed to transform the city’s municipal waste into clean, renewable electricity. Using pyrolysis and gasification, the plant will process 900 tons of plastic and solid waste per day to generate an average of 24 MW of power. This initiative not only creates a profitable business model with strong returns on investment but also contributes to green growth, sustainable development, and energy access for Kinshasa’s growing population.

Challenge

Kin WTE Joint-Venture addresses the pressing challenges of Kinshasa’s waste management crisis and limited access to energy. Currently, much of the city’s waste is burned, dumped illegally, or buried, leading to environmental hazards, public health risks, and low sanitation standards. At the same time, only about 60% of households have access to electricity, leaving many underserved. By tackling these issues simultaneously, the project creates a sustainable system that reduces pollution, improves health conditions, expands energy access, and advances the city’s progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Solution

Kin WTE Joint-Venture provides an integrated solution by establishing a modern gasification plant capable of converting large quantities of waste into usable energy. The project partners include NGOs, engineering firms, and international suppliers who will oversee the construction, operation, and maintenance of the facility. By producing reliable power for the grid, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and creating local green jobs, the joint venture positions itself as both a profitable enterprise and a driver of climate change mitigation in the region.


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Kin-WTE JV and FasterCapital Partner to Turn Kinshasa Waste into 24MW of Clean Power
15 Sep 2025

Kin-WTE JV and FasterCapital Partner to Turn Kinshasa Waste into 24MW of Clean Power

Kinshasa, DRC & Dubai, UAE - Sep 15, 2025

Kin WTE Joint Venture and FasterCapital announce a strategic EquityPilot partnership to accelerate a waste-to-energy gasification plant in Kinshasa, Republic of the Congo. The collaboration combines FasterCapital’s EquityPilot acceleration, capital-raising and global network with Kin-WTE’s proven gasification design to commercialize 24MW of continuous clean power from municipal waste.

Market opportunity & problem statement

Kinshasa faces chronic waste mismanagement and energy shortfalls: low grid access, heavy diesel reliance and growing municipal waste streams. The DRC’s urban electrification gap and rising demand for off-grid solutions create a multi-billion-euro opportunity for scalable, low-emission mini-grid projects. Kin-WTE targets this white space by converting 900 t/day of municipal waste into dispatchable electricity, reducing emissions and substituting costly diesel generation for households and SMEs.

Startup solution & differentiation

Kin-WTE JV’s gasification process converts municipal and plastic waste into syngas for turbines, delivering up to 24MW (minimum average 16MW to grid) 24/7. Designed by MEP Inc. with Vanderweil handling power systems and HTT supplying gasifiers, the project emphasizes low-ash, high-efficiency operation and modular scalability (3×108MW pipeline planned). Early technical validation, detailed design and strong local partnerships (MUT-CREDIT, Transenergy AB, local development committees) create defensible execution advantages vs. solar-only or diesel alternatives. The initial fundraising target is $3M USD to reach first-close and mobilize €140M CAPEX financing.

FasterCapital EquityPilot partnership value

Through the EquityPilot program, FasterCapital will provide tailored acceleration services: fundraising structuring, investor introductions, term-sheet negotiation support, go-to-market strategy and regulatory assistance via its global network. FasterCapital’s selective criteria and track record signal market validation and increase credibility with MDBs, impact investors and strategic partners. The joint roadmap anticipates technical commissioning milestones and a financing close within 9–12 months, accelerating Kin-WTE’s path to commercial operation.

Executive quotes

“[Kin-WTE] addresses a critical intersection of waste management and energy access with a commercially viable model,” said Hesham Zreik, whose EquityPilot investment thesis prioritizes high-impact, scalable cleantech in emerging markets. “FasterCapital will help unlock institutional capital and strategic partners to scale this proven technology across the DRC.”

Remy Banyurambona Mulamba, Founder & Project Lead, Kin-WTE JV, added: “This partnership validates our technical design and local development approach. FasterCapital’s support accelerates our timeline to deliver clean power, create green jobs, and monetize emission reductions at scale.”

Growth trajectory & next steps

Near-term milestones include completing ESIA, securing local PPAs/tipping agreements, procurement of long-lead items and a $3M seed close to initiate construction readiness. Kin-WTE plans phased rollout in Kinshasa followed by national replication to reach 243MW across three plants, targeting institutional offtakers, carbon finance streams and impact investors over a 30-year concession.

About Kin WTE Joint Venture

Kin WTE Joint Venture (Kin-WTE) develops gasification-based waste-to-energy plants to turn municipal waste into reliable, low-emission electricity. Founded by Remy Banyurambona Mulamba and sponsored by MUT-CREDIT ASBL, Kin-WTE integrates international engineering partners and local development committees to deliver social and environmental impact.

About FasterCapital

FasterCapital is a global startup studio and accelerator that funds, mentors and connects high-impact tech and cleantech startups. FasterCapital’s EquityPilot program offers capital-raising, technical guidance and network access to accelerate commercialization. 

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