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Buses operating in Kigali. Two years ago, the government introduced a framework to professionalise public transport drivers. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Security

Plan to certify bus drivers faces enforcement issues

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Commuters have praised the improved sevices provided by state-owned company Ecofleet Solutions just nearly two months after the rollout. Craish BAHIZI
Infrastructure

Ecofleet buses offer 'much better' commuter experience

Friday, January 16, 2026
Some of the electric buses operating in public transport at the Downtown Taxi Park in Kigali. File
Environment

More electric buses to be deployed on Kigali roads under new govt tender

Thursday, January 08, 2026
All public transport buses operating in Kigali are expected to be electric by the end of 2026, according to the Ministry of Infrastructure. Courtesy
Economy

Six major projects to watch in 2026

Friday, January 02, 2026
Passengers board a public bus during the launch of lanes for public buses in Kigali on December 2. Rwanda’s public transport sector saw steady changes in 2025.
Infrastructure

Transport: Major developments of 2025

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Some of the newly introduced electric buses operating in public transport at the Downtown Taxi Park in Kigali. File.
Environment

20 green initiatives that defined Rwanda’s climate agenda in 2025

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Rwanda has begun implementing its updated climate action plan, as support shifts toward electric transportation.
Featured

REMA calls for joint efforts in electric mobility transition

Thursday, December 11, 2025
The country has introduced electric buses as part of a raft of measures to improve the efficiency of public transport. Courtesy
Business

How Rwanda's transport policies can strengthen East African supply chain

Monday, December 08, 2025
New bus parked at Kabuga bus park in Kigali in March 2023. The government has signed performance-based agreements with private operators to provide public transport services using buses owned by Ecofleet Solutions, the newly established state-owned company. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Infrastructure

What does the new bus contracting model entail?

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
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Infrastructure

How Kigali's new public transport model will work

Sunday, November 30, 2025
The government established a public company, Ecofleet Solutions, which is scheduled to begin operations this November. Courtesy
Infrastructure

What are the key features of Kigali’s new public transport system?

Saturday, November 29, 2025
Rwanda will launch the Green Exchange Window (GEW) at the end of November. Craish Bahizi

Africa’s moment to green its capital markets

Wednesday, November 12, 2025