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Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore and Honduran Vice President Diana Baleska Herrera Portillo in Kigali on Monday, May 25. Photo Courtesy

Rwanda, Honduras explore infrastructure cooperation during vice president’s visit

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

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Rwf3.7 billion needed for Green City land payouts

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

The City of Kigali is considering expanding its bus network across the capital. Photo by Kellya Keza

Kigali mulls expansion of bus routes as demand surges

Monday, May 25, 2026

Ccmmuters board Ecofleet bus at Sonatube in Kicukiro District. The number of people using public transport in Kigali has increased by 30,000 since the introduction of dedicated bus lanes in late April.

Public transport users up by 30,000 in less than a month

Friday, May 22, 2026

A shuttle service between Kigali International Airport and various parts of the city has been introduced on a pilot basis. Courtesy

Kigali airport shuttle service enters pilot phase

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Minister Habimana and other officials visit a pineapple farm near Lake Mugesera on May 16. Photo by Emmanuel Nkangura

Minister Habimana urges Ngoma residents to protect public infrastructure

Monday, May 18, 2026

Zaria Group, co-founder Masai Ujiri and IFC Managing Director Makhtar Diop at the signing ceremony in Kigali on Friday, May 15. Courtesy

Kigali to benefit as IFC, Zaria Group ink deal on sports infrastructure

Friday, May 15, 2026

Officials during a handover of a house constructed for a genocide survivor in Nyarugenge. File

Senators call for increased funding for roads, Genocide survivors' homes

Friday, May 15, 2026

A resident displays his newly issued land title after resolving a boundary dispute with his neighbours. File

Govt seeks Rwf2bn for land boundary corrections

Friday, May 15, 2026

Members of Parliament follow the presentation of the Budget Framework Paper at the parliament on Monday, May 11. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Budget: Lawmakers call for action on compensation delays, road repairs

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Masaka- Bugesera airport road project will affect part of Rwamagana with over a stretch of 13 kilometres. Courtesy

Key things to know about 70km Masaka–Bugesera airport road

Wednesday, May 06, 2026

The ongoing construction activities of Muvumba multipurpose water resources development project in Nyagatare District. Courtesy

Govt targets October to clear Rwf4bn Muvumba compensation backlog

Wednesday, May 06, 2026

A police officer inspects whether bus lanes are respected by other vehicles at the former Rwandex area in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Emergency, high-occupancy vehicles allowed to use bus lanes

Tuesday, May 05, 2026

Masaka-Bugesera airport road project will affect part of Rwamagana with over a stretch of 13 kilometres.

Rwf3bn earmarked for expropriation for Masaka-Bugesera airport road

Monday, May 04, 2026

Passengers board a public bus in Kigali on Monday, April 27. Courtesy

What workers’ union says about Kigali's new bus lanes

Monday, May 04, 2026

The RDB building will be temporarily closed to allow for planned renovation and upgrade works.

RDB Building temporarily closed over safety concerns

Monday, May 04, 2026

The expansion of dedicated bus lanes has eased congestion in Kigali. Courtesy.

Expanded bus lanes cut commute times, ease congestion

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

City of Kigali officials last week introduced a park-and-ride system alongside expanded dedicated bus lanes. Photo by Craish Bahizi

What experts say about Kigali’s park-and-ride plan

Monday, April 27, 2026

Cars stuck in traffic jam in Kigali. The city, through the new park and ride system, is encouraging car owners to use public transport.

Gahanga added to Kigali’s park-and-ride spaces

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Passengers wait for buses at the Downtown Taxi Park in Kigali. Following the rollout of a service-led public transport system, officials reported a 30 per cent increase in passenger numbers within weeks. Craish Bahizi

Kigali sees 30% surge in bus passengers after reforms

Friday, April 24, 2026