March 24
Rwanda: Auto24 Rwanda Introduces Tesla Evs in Rwanda
AUTO24 Rwanda, a local car dealership, has introduced Tesla vehicles to the Rwandan market. Read more »
March 20
Kenya: Rwanda, Kenya Commit to Enhance Transport Along Northern Corridor
Government officials from Rwanda and Kenya convened to bolster cooperation between the two nations and enhance transport services along the northern corridor, aiming to strengthen… Read more »
March 13
Rwanda: Push for 'Pay-Per-Distance' As Public Transport Fares Rise
Public transport users and activists have requested the government to fast-track the implementation of a 'distance-based transport fare system' instead of charging for the entire… Read more »
Rwanda: How Efficient Are Electric Motorbikes?
bikes) were first introduced in Rwanda in 2019 in line with the Green Growth and Climate Resilient Strategy, a 2050 vision for the country of being a developed, climate-resilient… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Rwanda: New Year - Plan to Address Bus Shortage Unveiled
A large number of travellers heading upcountry to celebrate the New Year with their families may no longer be stuck at the Nyabugogo bus terminal on December 30 and December 31.… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Rwanda: Revamped Kagitumba-Rusumo Road Credited for Easing Movement, Trade
A 208-kilometer Kagitumba-Kayonza-Rusumo asphalt road project has facilitated movement of people and goods, as well as trade by reducing the time it takes to do business, and… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Signs a Bilateral Air Service Agreement With Nepal, Opens Honorary Consulate in Kathmandu
Rwanda's envoy to Nepal with residence in New Delhi, India, Amb. Jacqueline Mukangira, effected an official visit to Nepal from December 3 to December 5, to sign a Bilateral Air… Read more »
Rwanda: Police Warns Drivers as Six-Year-Old Is Killed, Nine Injured in Rusororo Car Accident
A speeding Toyota RAV4 killed a six-year-old school child and injured at least nine other people in the evening of Tuesday, December 5, in the Nyagasambu area of Rusororo Sector on… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Rwanda: COP28 - Rwanda Awarded for Green Transport Investment, Green City Kigali Project
Rwanda has been awarded for green transport investment and the Green City Kigali project. Read more »
November 29, 2023
Rwanda: Unlicenced Seven-Seater Taxis No Longer Allowed in Kigali
The government has terminated a directive that allowed owners of seven-seater vehicles to use them to ferry passengers without a transport operator licence after introducing new… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Rwanda: Kigali - Govt Opens Up Public Transport Market to Individual Investors
The government has opened up the public transport market for buses owned by individuals as a measure to deal with scarcity of vehicles and long queues in the city. Read more »
November 14, 2023
Rwanda: MPs Approve Rwf29 Billion Funding for Aviation Centre of Excellence
The lower chamber of Parliament on November 13, approved a $23.6 million (approx. Rwf29 billion) loan agreement to set up a Centre of Excellence for Aviation Skills (CEAS). Read more »
November 13, 2023
Rwanda: Part of Kigali-Muhanga Road to Be Expanded to Four Lanes Under U.S.$120 Million Funding
The road from Kigali to Muhanga is set to be expanded after the lower chamber of parliament passed a law ratifying a $120 million (approx. Rwf150 billion) loan agreement to that… Read more »
November 11, 2023
Central Africa: Rwanda's Biggest Port to Open in December 2023
The construction of Rubavu port stands at 96 percent and the port is set to open in December, The New Times has learnt. Read more »
November 07, 2023
Rwanda: RwandAir Looks to Double Fleet in Five-Year Plan
The national carrier, RwandAir, expects to double its fleet to 25 planes over the next five years to better connect underserved markets in Africa and boost the continent's reach to… Read more »
November 02, 2023
Rwanda: African Air Transport Cost Remains a Barrier to Tourism Growth - Kagame
President Paul Kagame said the high cost of air travel to Africa and within Africa remains a barrier to the growth of the tourism sector, which calls for the implementation of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Charges for Non-Existent Internet in Public Buses Raise Debate in Parliament
Members of Parliament have raised concerns about the fees charged for non-existent internet in public buses and have recommended an immediate halt to these charges, and requested… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Rwanda: RwandAir Expands Fleet With New Boeing 737 Aircraft
RwandAir announced that it got a Boeing 737 aircraft on October 25, as the national carrier continues to expand its air service capacity including routes. Read more »
October 21, 2023
Rwanda: Cabinet Adopts Rwanda's Air Service Deals With 15 Countries
Rwanda is set to enhance its air service cooperation status following the Cabinet's October 20 decision to approve relevant deals with countries on the African continent, Europe,… Read more »
October 16, 2023
Rwanda: Kigali's Bus Lanes to Be Tested Before Mid-Next Year
Dedicated bus lanes (DBL) for public transport are expected to get operational on a pilot basis before mid-2024, according to information from the City of Kigali. Read more »
October 13, 2023
Rwanda: Why Law Governing Civil Aviation Is Under Review
A new bill governing the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (RCAA) seeks to allow it to ensure civil aviation training and innovation in aviation, and to regulate and oversee relevant… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Airways Plane Lands 'Safely' After Security Threat Alert
A Kenya Airways (KQ) plane bound for London's Heathrow Airport landed "safely" after "an alert of a potential security threat," the airline said in a statement on Thursday, October… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Adopts New Transport System to Control Traffic Congestion in Kigali
Rwanda and Japan have signed a grant agreement worth $14.6 million to establish a new transport control system aimed to reduce traffic congestion and improve mobility in Kigali. Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali - 150 Grounded Public Transport Buses Need Repair
The Rwanda Association of Passenger Transporters (ATPR) has announced that there is a need to repair over 150 buses that were grounded due to financial constraints. Read more »
October 04, 2023
Rwanda: Road Safety - Traffic Cameras to Track Other Traffic Offences
Traffic cameras, which currently regulate speed on Rwandan roads, will soon begin tracking a host of other offences, Inspector General of Police Felix Namuhoranye said on… Read more »