Construction has begun on Parklane Center, a major mixed-use development rising near Kigali Convention Centre. The project’s groundbreaking ceremony was held on January 15.

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Speaking about the project in a post on X, on January 16, the Minister of State for Infrastructure, Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye, described the development as a major addition to the city’s skyline.

"Kigali’s building another marvel... Parklane Center! Yesterday with City of Kigali Mayor we officially broke ground on a 25‑storey mixed‑use tower that will reshape our skyline,” he said.

According to Uwihanganye, the complex will feature a five-star hotel with a penthouse, modern office spaces, and the country’s first 25-metre infinity pool suspended on the 15th floor. The development will also include a bridge directly connecting it to Kigali Convention Centre – a major conference centre in the country.

"This is more than a building—it is a symbol of Rwanda’s ambition and the future we are creating for our cities,” he added.

"This is more than a building — it’s a symbol of Rwanda’s ambition and the future we’re creating for our cities,” he said, pointing out that it is being developed by Parklane Group and Mota-Engil.