[4][9][10] Originally built on non-aedificandi sites prone to flooding and erosion, it is predominantly inhabited by low-income communities.

[12] Torrential rains often result in flooding and material damage in the commune due to inadequate maintenance and cleaning of gutters and water collectors.

[8] Efforts to address these challenges have been made through environmental sanitation projects and the construction of gutters and collectors, notably under a partnership with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), a German development agency, as part of the PARIC 1 initiative.

[8] Additional infrastructure improvements, including the rehabilitation of roads and schools, have been carried out under the "Five Construction Sites of the Republic" program.

[15] The commune is administratively divided into nine neighborhoods, eight of which are formally managed, while one remains unofficial or "floating":[9] In 1945, the city of Léopoldville (now Kinshasa) extended only as far as the old estates along Kabinda Avenue.

These developments were marked by the naming of streets after key victories achieved by the Force Publique during World War II, such as Saïo, Assossa, Gambela, and Burma.

[10] The elections saw Bakongo candidates, appointed by colonial authorities, prevail over other groups, including those within the Liboke lya Bangala faction.

[9] His leadership was followed by a succession of mayors, including Peti-Peti (1959–1963), Nsiku, Tony Malunkudi, Nkunda Mbadu, Matantu (1987–1989), and Mulamba wa Ilunga (1989–1992).

[9] In the post-1960 era, Ngiri-Ngiri saw the construction of one of Kinshasa's first game parks on Tende Street, between Assossa and Katanga Avenues, which offered facilities for sports such as judo, karate, boxing, and table tennis, alongside a football field named Diogas, in honor of Gaston Diomi.

[17] During this period, the commune became home to notable cultural hubs like Mimy cinema at the intersection of Lokolenge, Saïo, and Birmanie Avenues.

[81] Their criminal activities, including theft, extortion, and assault, target homes, bars, shops, boutiques, pharmacies, and public spaces.

[81][82] Armed with machetes, Kuluna gang members are known for their violent methods, often inflicting severe injuries or even killing victims who resist.