August 03, 2023
Rwanda: Experts Weigh in on Bill Requiring Airlines to Share Passenger Details
Rwanda's newly proposed law that may require airlines to provide, in advance, passenger information and name record data to the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Uganda: 20 Feared Dead After Boat Capsizes in Lake Victoria
At least 20 people are feared dead after a passenger boat they were traveling in capsized in Lake Victoria in the wee hours of Wednesday morning, reports indicate. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Rwanda: Airlines to Be Required to Share Passenger Data Under New Bill
Airlines could be required to provide, in advance, passenger information and name record data to Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration, before taking off or… Read more »
July 31, 2023
Rwanda: Six Ways Govt Plans to Mitigate Road Accidents
The Government is taking proactive measures to enhance road safety and reduce the growing number of accidents, according to Infrastructure Minister Ernest Nsabimana. During a… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Rwanda: Automatic Driving Tests, Licencing in Final Stages
The government is nearing the completion of plans to implement automatic driving tests and issue related licenses, according to Infrastructure Minister Ernest Nsabimana. The move… Read more »
Rwanda: Senator Calls for Review in Testing for Driver's License
Senator Evode Uwizeyimana has suggested that the infamous 'démarrage en côte' or 'hill start' driving test should be scrapped for automatic cars, describing it as an… Read more »
Rwanda: BasiGo Partners With AC Mobility (Tap&Go) to Bring Electric Buses to Rwanda
The first electric buses are expected to arrive in Rwanda in October 2023 for pilot testing with Kigali transport operators. The partnership will make electric buses affordable and… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Rwanda: Minister Nsabimana Blames Low Motor-Cycle Insurance Cover on High Premiums
Uninsured motorcycles account for the majority of accidents involving vehicles without insurance cover, whose victims are compensated by the Special Guarantee Fund (SGF), according… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Rwanda: Kigali to Get 100 Public Buses By End 2023 - Minister Nsabimana
The City of Kigali is expected to receive 100 buses by the end of December 2023, out of the 305 buses pledged by the Government to alleviate the fleet shortage, Infrastructure… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Faces 90 Charges in Kenyan Court Over Reckless Driving, Causing Death
The driver of the trailer that caused the death of 53 people has been charged with reckless driving, standard media Kenya reports. Read more »
July 15, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Airports Company Acquires Latest Aircraft Recovery Technology
Rwanda Airports Company (RAC), the operator of Kigali International Airport, has selected RESQTEC, a Dutch company specializing in aircraft recovery solutions, as its supplier for… Read more »
July 11, 2023
Rwanda: Public Transport Set for Boost as New Buses Arrive
Five State-of-the-art buses have arrived as part of the measures to address the issues faced by commuters in public transportation and ensure the smooth functioning of the system.… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Rwanda: RwandAir Starts Direct Flight to Paris
RwandAir has launched its inaugural flights to Paris, operating three times a week, providing customers with convenient access to the chic and vibrant European city. RwandAir… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Africa: AfCFTA - Fuel Quality, Auto Policies Needed to Boost Automotive Industry in Africa
While the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) is expected to boost the automotive industry in Africa, experts argue that poor fuel quality and lack of auto policies… Read more »
June 23, 2023
Rwanda: Famous ADEPR Pastor Theogene Niyonshuti Dies in Car Accident
Famous ADEPR pastor, Theogene Niyonshuti, died in a car accident in Uganda on Thursday night, The New Times has learned. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Get 200 Electric Buses to Ease Public Transport
The Government of Rwanda and Vivo Energy on Thursday signed a deal that aims to introduce more than 200 electric buses in the country, marking a significant step towards… Read more »
June 20, 2023
East Africa: Regional MPs Tell Leaders to Lower Flight Costs
The cost of air travel within the East African Community (EAC) region is still very high, making flying more of a preserve for those who are relatively well-off, the regional… Read more »
June 10, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Set to Use Locally Assembled Volkswagen Electric Tractors
Rwandan farmers will start using electric tractors assembled in Rwanda by Volkswagen, a move that the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) said will contribute to… Read more »
June 06, 2023
Africa: RwandAir CEO Sheds Light On High Cost of Flying in Africa
RwandAir CEO Yvonne Manzi Makolo has drawn attention to the financial difficulties faced by airlines operating within Africa. During the 79th Annual General Meeting and World Air… Read more »
May 23, 2023
Rwanda: New Airport Will Be at 70% of Completion By End 2023 - Kagame
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, May 23, said there has been progress on current construction works at the new international airport in Bugesera district, citing that with the… Read more »
May 22, 2023
Rwanda: Police Rolls Out Road Safety Campaign in Schools
Rwanda National Police (RNP) has launched an all-out Gerayo Amahoro road safety awareness campaign in schools across the country as part of the national efforts to influence… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Pushes for Gas-Powered Vehicles to Save Cost
In the abundance of natural gas deposits in Tanzania, the public is advised to convert their petrol or diesel-fueled vehicles to natural gas so as to save cost and reduce carbon… Read more »
May 17, 2023
Rwanda: Over Rwf3 Billion Nkombo Boat to Sail in December
The highly anticipated Nkombo boat, with a budget of over Rwf3.3 billion ($3 million), is expected to be fully operational by December 2023. This development aims to enhance… Read more »
Rwanda: Uganda Resumes Works on Rail Link to Rwanda
Construction works on East Africa's ambitious standard gauge railway line linking the port of Mombasa to Kampala and Kigali could soon be revived, following a deal inked between… Read more »
May 11, 2023
Rwanda: Show Me the State of a Country's Roads, I'll Show You the State of Its Government
Reports about some neighbouring countries' roads and traffic handling make for depressing news. Where some years ago these countries' road systems were the yardstick for smooth… Read more »