May 17, 2023
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 »
Rwanda: Exporters Hope for Lower Rates as Air Cargo Operations Surge
The Covid-19 pandemic and limited space have previously led to soaring air cargo rates on major routes. However, as capacity improves and demand experiences a slight uptick,… Read more »
May 08, 2023
Rwanda: Bugesera Airport to Be Completed in 2026 - Here Are 5 Things You Should Know
Construction works on the proposed international airport in Bugesera district have gained momentum and there is optimism that it could be completed by 2026. Read more »
May 03, 2023
Rwanda: RwandAir, Qatar Airways Launch African Cargo Hub
RwandAir in partnership with Qatar Airways have launched a new African cargo hub aimed to boost trade within the continent and across overseas markets. Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Public Bus Capacity is Decreasing as Population Rises - Auditor General
The public transport bus capacity in the City of Kigali has reduced, yet the population of the City is on the rise, which limits the availability of transport means for passengers,… Read more »
April 29, 2023
Rwanda: 57 Passengers Escape Unscathed as Fire Guts Ritco Bus
The Rwanda National Police (RNP) has started investigations into the cause of a fire that gutted a public transport bus belonging to Ritco company on Saturday, April 29. Read more »
April 18, 2023
Rwanda: Proposed Feeder Roads in Kigali 'Will Ease' Public Transport Woes
The City of Kigali has announced plans to construct 300 kilometres of feeder roads in the capital, saying it will help ease public transport challenges across the city. Read more »
Rwanda: RwandAir to Begin Flights to Paris in June
National carrier RwandAir has announced plans to launch a direct flight to Paris on June 27. Read more »
April 15, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda's Airport Accredited to Level 1 of Airport Customer Experience Accreditation Programme
Kigali International Airport has achieved an important level of international airports accreditation. Read more »
April 04, 2023
Rwanda: Police Begin Issuing Electronic Provisional Driver's Licenses
The Department of Testing and Licensing, Rwanda National Police, on Monday, April 3 announced the issuing of an electronic provisional driving license to successful candidates and… Read more »
Rwanda: Kivu Queen Uburanga - Rwanda's 'Floating Hotel' Ready to Sail
The Kivu Queen Uburanga, Rwanda's first-ever motor yacht, has been fully constructed and tested on Lake Kivu, according to the governor of Western Province, Francois Habitegeko. Read more »
March 29, 2023
Rwanda: Over 48 People Injured as Two Rwandan Buses Collide in Uganda
Over 48 people sustained injuries after two passenger buses belonging to Rwandan transportation companies collided head-on on Wednesday morning in Ntungamo District, Western… Read more »
February 28, 2023
Rwanda: Govt to Procure 300 Buses to Ease Public Transport in Kigali
Over 300 new public transport buses will be introduced in Kigali in the next three months to ease the public transport shortage challenges that have been faced by commuters in the… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Rwanda: MPs Seek Tougher Penalties for Violation of Maritime Transport Law
Some Members of Parliament have described as lenient the proposed penalties to be slapped on vessel owners or operators who violate safety standards and other requirements as… Read more »
Rwanda: Here's The Solution to Kigali's Public Transport Issues - Global Transport Expert
Chris Kost, a public transport expert working with the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP), a global organisation that has worked with over 100 cities to… Read more »
March 18, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda's Airport Among 10 Best in Africa, Third Best in Region
Kigali International Airport has been ranked among the top 10 airports in Africa by the SKYTRAX World Airport Awards 2023, because of its excellent customer service and efficient… Read more »
March 04, 2023
Rwanda: The Rigours of Public Transport in Kigali
During the 18th National Dialogue Council, Umushyikirano, held earlier this week, from February 27 to 28, one of the key issues that came up was the issue of poor public transport. Read more »
February 25, 2023
Rwanda: African Airport Industry Experts Meet in Rwanda
The 69th edition of the Airports Council International (ACI) Africa Board Meeting, Regional Committees, Conference, and Exhibition, started in Kigali on Saturday, February 25, to… Read more »
February 05, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Needs $13bn to Boost Green Transport Sector #AfricaClimateHope
Rwanda is set to mobilise $13 billion in modernizing and greening transport sector up to 2050 according to the revised Green Growth and Climate Resilience Strategy (GGCRS) approved… Read more »
December 30, 2022
Rwanda: Fatal Accident Involving Rwandan Bus in Uganda Claims 6 Lives
At least six people are reported to have perished in a fatal accident involving a Rwandan bus and a Kenyan one, in Western Uganda early Friday morning. Read more »
December 26, 2022
Rwanda: 4 Killed in Accidents Between Christmas and Boxing Day - RNP
Four people lost their lives in accidents that occurred in different parts of the country between Christmas and Boxing Day, the Rwanda National Police (RNP) has said. Read more »
December 19, 2022
Rwanda: Senate Summons PM to Respond to Rising Accident Cases
The Senate has summoned the Prime Minister to explain measures being put in place to solve challenges identified in preventing and tackling road accidents, which have been on the… Read more »
December 17, 2022
Rwanda: RwandAir Maiden Cargo Flight Lands in UAE
National Carrier, RwandAir, on Thursday operated its maiden cargo flight to Sharjah International airport, with its newly acquired cargo plane, the airline has confirmed. Read more »
December 16, 2022
Rwanda: Volkswagen to Introduce New Brand on Rwandan Market
Volkswagen Group has announced the introduction of a new car brand 'Virtus' on the Rwanda market by the end of the first quarter of 2023. Read more »