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= Jean Paul Ilunga Civuila = Jean Paul Ilunga Civuila Also known as JP ilunga is a Congolese Businessman living in Kenya. He is currently the chairman of the federation of Congolese abroad east African chapter, since December 2017 when he contested for the chairmanship and won with over 90%;  he is leading this organisation which works for the well being of most Congolese living in east Africa. through his works most Congolese in east Africa and particular in Kenya referred to him as strong community leader and controversial diaspora member.

Background and personal life
Jean Paul Ilunga was born in Kinshasa(Democratic Republic Of Congo) on 1st October 1965 to Congolese Father whom he bears the Last name (From a Luba Tribe) and Congolese Mother. He grew up in different provinces of congo(dr) namely Kinshasa, Province Oriental and Kasai.

In 1972 he joined Ecole primaire Mwangaza where he began his primary school studies and later joined Petit séminaire  de Mandombe to pursue his secondary education.

he holds a law degree from the university of Kinshasa(Unikin) and BTS En Architecture PC –Universite de Bordeaux(France).

From His childhood Jean Paul had been christian and serious religious practitioner; married to Belinda Ilunga,He is a Father of 7 children.

Private career
Jean Paul's career began in the printing press industry where he worked in various capacity and has earned a lot of credibility in different countries across Africa, for those who have worked with him before consider him a as very talented graphic artist; while working in Rwanda( which enable him to perfectly speak Kinyarwanda) he was also a part time teacher of language. As fervent Employee in the early 2000's he will decide to Quit Employment and join the business world; where he will engage in entrepreneurial enterprises and ventures to date.

Public and Political Career
He is a member of Grand Kasai, an organisation that advocate and promote the culture of the great region of Kasai(central region in the democratic republic of Congo); former secretary general of PLDP and National Secretary of PECO( Parti ecologiste Congolais).

apart from his apetite for political activities in his home country(executive member of Ruling Parti PPRD), Jean Paul Ilunga has worked for the congolese living in East africa in general and Kenya In particular. Former Vice President of Lisanga Ya Ba Congolais( Kenya), he continued with serving his compatriot through federation of congolese abroad(east africa) as the chairman.

through various activities undertaken by his organisation, Jean Paul Ilunga has Organized the first Congolese cultural night Just 4 months after his election, later defended Congolese rights while in custody for different reasons in order for their rights to be respected. he launched the first lingala and language center in east Africa to promote Congolese culture and values and recently has launched a online television and radio station (Radio tele Bomoko east africa).

Public perception
Jean Paul Ilunga Is perceived as a father figure to most Congolese in east Africa, some will referred to him as well organized leader who inspires not only youth mostly congolese refugees in Kenya but also the new generation of Congolese born in Kenya; however surprisingly jean Paul consider himself as servant leader( mwana bitinda ).