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 »
October 03, 2023
Rwanda: 7-Seater Vehicles Allowed to Carry Passengers in Kigali
The government has moved to grant temporary permission to 7-seater vehicles to carry passengers in Kigali on a commercial basis, as part of a short-term plan to deal with public… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Proposed U.S.$53 Million Aviation Training Centre - What You Need to Know
Rwanda plans to set up an aircraft hangar and centre of excellence in aviation training in Kigali, aiming to build local capacity and empower the labour force in the aviation… Read more »
September 24, 2023
Rwanda: Kigali City Names Three Roads to Be Dedicated to Public Buses
Three road networks in Kigali will soon be dedicated to public buses during peak hours as a solution to traffic congestion in the capital. Read more »
September 05, 2023
Rwanda: Police Intensify Road Safety Campaign to Curtail Motorcycle Accident
In the first half of 2023, motorcyclists and cyclists accounted for a staggering 53 percent of road accidents leading to a call for action from the Rwanda National Police (RNP) to… Read more »
August 31, 2023
Africa: Sky-High Success - Artistes Soaring With Private Jets
A new trend has emerged among the elite of the African music industry - owning, or renting, private jets. While the concept of African artistes acquiring such luxurious assets… Read more »
August 28, 2023
Rwanda: Fraud in Ticketing as Public Transport Woes Linger
Shortage of public buses in Rwanda has been a persistent problem that has resulted in a range of issues for travellers. From being late for work or home due to long queues at bus… Read more »
August 21, 2023
Rwanda: RURA Clarifies on Ride-Sharing Concerns as Public Transport Challenges Persist
In response to concerns raised by different individuals on social media platforms regarding a perceived shortage of available vehicles and the potential legal consequences of… Read more »
August 15, 2023
Rwanda: Police Moves to Enforce Order for Public Buses to Keep Interior Lights On
In a bid to enhance road safety, the Rwanda National Police on Monday, August 14, impounded more than 200 vehicles, including cars and motorcycles, due to violations of lighting… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Rwanda: 18 Injured as Fuel Truck, Passenger Bus Crash
Eighteen people were injured in an accident involving a fuel truck and a passenger bus in Kamonyi district on the morning of Wednesday, August 16. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Rwanda: Two Rwandans Dead, 24 Injured in Jaguar Bus Accident
Two Rwandans were confirmed dead while 24 were injured in a Jaguar bus accident in Uganda, Commissioner of Police John Bosco Kabera, the spokesperson of the Rwanda National Police… Read more »