November 14, 2022
Rwanda: New Cooperatives Set to Standardise Motorcyclists' Operations
New motorcycle cooperatives have been established in Kigali City to bring order to the operations of motorists, as well as encourage their management and accountability. Read more »
November 10, 2022
Rwanda: Why EgpytAir is Planning to Increase Direct Flights to Kigali
Egypt's national carrier, EgyptAir has announced plans to increase its regular weekly flights between Kigali and Cairo, owing to the airline's increased demand in the recent past. Read more »
November 09, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda, Barbados Aviation Deal 'To Boost Trade'
Rwanda and Barbados have signed a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) that will see both countries opening skies for each other's commercial airlines. Read more »
Rwanda: Traffic Fines Remain Unchanged - Police
The Traffic and Road Safety Department of the Rwanda National Police has said that it has not made any changes in regard to fines slapped on people who are caught drink-driving or… Read more »
November 07, 2022
Rwanda: RwandAir Launches Direct Flight to London
Heathrow Airport, a major international airport in London on Monday, November 7, welcomed RwandAir maiden direct flight, in a move intended to cater for the airline's growing… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Condoles With Tanzania Over Plane Crash Victims
President Paul Kagame has expressed his condolences to the people of Tanzania and his counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan after 19 people died in a plane crash on Sunday, November 6. Read more »
Rwanda: DR Congo Fighter Jet Violates Rwandan Airspace - Govt
Rwanda says a Sukhoi-25 fighter jet from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) violated her airspace in the morning hours of Monday, November 7, and briefly touched down at Rubavu… Read more »
October 18, 2022
Rwanda: RwandAir Maiden Direct Flight to Heathrow Set for November
National carrier RwandAir says it will, effective November, 6, launch direct flights to London Heathrow, as the airline looks to cater for its growing demand. Read more »
September 25, 2022
Rwanda: RwandAir Wins Three Accolades at World Airline Awards
RwandAir, the national carrier, has been voted the 'Best Airline Staff in Africa for the second time in a row at the 2022 World Airline Awards. Read more »
September 14, 2022
Rwanda: Rwandair Set to Join Global Alliance of Commercial Airlines
The national carrier RwandAir is set to join The Oneworld Alliance, a major network bringing together different commercial airlines around the world. Read more »
September 12, 2022
Rwanda: Efforts to Make Water Transport More Attractive Gain Momentum
A high-capacity ship that transports 150 people, six cars and 10 tonnes of goods is being assembled and will be "soon" introduced on Lake Kivu to boost water transport, Emile… Read more »
August 30, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda to Host Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition in September
Rwanda will host the Aviation Africa 2022 Summit from September 12-13. Read more »
August 25, 2022
Rwanda: Kagame Promises 'Quick Action' to Hefty Taxi Moto Insurance Premiums
President Paul Kagame has promised taxi moto operators a quick and permanent solution to their hefty insurance bills, an issue that has plagued the industry for months. Read more »
August 24, 2022
Rwanda: Govt Regains Control of Upper Airspace After 30 Years
Rwanda will now have full control over her upper aerial space, after more than three decades in the hands of the government of Tanzania. Read more »
August 22, 2022
Rwanda: New Taxi-Moto Fares Set Amid Rising Fuel Prices
Taxi moto fares, using smart meters, have been increased from Rwf 107 per kilometre to Rwf 117, while payment for the first two meters is Rwf 400. Read more »
August 11, 2022
Rwanda: Another Bus Company to Serve Kigali Routes
Yahoo Car Limited has become the second transport company within a week to be allowed to deploy its fleet in Kigali roads as authorities look for ways to end long queues at bus… Read more »
August 09, 2022
Rwanda: Driver's Licences for Automatic Vehicles to Be Issued Next Year
The use of cars with automatic transmissions during driving tests, to acquire a driver's license, has been provided for in the draft law governing road traffic. Read more »
August 08, 2022
Rwanda: Volcano Bus Company Takes on Some Kigali City Routes
The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has given Volcano Limited a green light to start operating new routes in the City of Kigali which is expected to curb the public… Read more »
August 05, 2022
Rwanda: Upcountry Commuters Decry Poor Transportation Services
Marie Claudine, a resident in Gasabo District, recently had to jump through hoops to secure a bus ticket in order to attend an emergency back home in Gisenyi. Read more »
August 03, 2022
Rwanda: RURA Seeks More Investors to Help Address Public Transport Woes
The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has issued a rallying call to investors to introduce more buses in a bid to end public transport woes in the City of Kigali. Read more »
Rwanda: Road Users Urged to Be Cautious, Respect Traffic Rules
At least 10 people have been killed and dozens of others injured in four traffic accidents in one week, Rwanda National Police has confirmed. Read more »
August 02, 2022
Rwanda: What Is the Best Way to Address Kigali's Public Transport Challenges?
Every year, the issue of public transport in Kigali clouds the media space, and over time, different measures have been suggested but it persists. One cannot ignore the fact that… Read more »
August 01, 2022
East Africa: Soaring Cost of Flying Cargo Threatens Region's Recovery
Everywhere around the world, reports indicate, the cost of flying cargo continues to rise and negatively impact on an industry that is yet to fully recover from Covid-19 pandemic. Read more »
July 31, 2022
Rwanda: Kigali Needs Over 500 Buses to Address Public Transport Woes
There is a need for over 500 buses to help end public transport woes in the City of Kigali, Emmanuel Katabarwa, the city engineer has disclosed. Read more »
July 17, 2022
Rwanda: Govt Mulls Electric Public Buses to Cut Carbon Emissions
Rwanda says it is investing in transitioning from internal combustion engine buses to electric buses, a move expected to cement her ambition of curbing pollutant emissions from… Read more »